36 h. ago Why ‘starving cancer’ could be key to slowing disease growth, according to doctors

Doctors explore how fasting may help cancer patients by putting cells into "repair mode" during chemotherapy, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment outcomes.

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60 h. ago COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks

Research links COVID vaccination to higher acute kidney injury risk within one year, though vaccinated people showed lower overall death rates from all causes.

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5 d. ago VA to restore education benefits eligibility to veterans ousted under Biden

Following President Trump's executive order, the VA will restore GI Bill benefits to 899 veterans initially, with more cases under review for discharge upgrades.

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1 week ago COVID vaccine rollout and pandemic preparedness assessed in new book, 'Fair Doses'

In his new book, 'Fair Doses,' epidemiologist Seth Berkley discusses what went right -- and wrong -- with COVID vaccine distribution and whether the world is ready if a new pandemic were to strike.

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2 w. ago The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.

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2 w. ago Flights Cancelled As FAA Reductions Take Effect: Government Shutdown Live Updates

Flights Cancelled As FAA Reductions Take Effect: Government Shutdown Live Updates  The New York Times

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2 w. ago Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be

America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine.

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2 w. ago Live updates: Hundreds of flights canceled as FAA reductions take effect

Live updates: Hundreds of flights canceled as FAA reductions take effect  NBC News

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2 w. ago Airlines are canceling flights Friday under FAA order amid the shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration's order to reduce flights nationwide is set to take effect Friday. The agency says the cuts are needed to keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.

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2 w. ago The ‘hard, slow work’ of reducing overdose deaths is having an effect

The ‘hard, slow work’ of reducing overdose deaths is having an effect  Stateline

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3 w. ago Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk

Viral infections trigger inflammation that raises heart disease risk, study finds. Vaccination against COVID, flu and shingles may help prevent cardiovascular complications.

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3 w. ago Steel's carbon emissions dilemma: Retrofitting plants offers big cuts at moderate cost

A powerful new database and economic model that identifies the most cost-effective strategies to reduce the carbon emissions from the world's iron and steel processing plants has been developed by researchers from UCL.

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3 w. ago Quincy mayor proposes reduced raise after backlash over 79 percent increase

The proposal will revise Mayor Thomas Koch’s expected raise from $285,000 to $225,000 when it takes effect in 2028. The post Quincy mayor proposes reduced raise after backlash over 79 percent increase appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago New COVID vaccine says it’s for the ‘senior class’ — does it reduce side effects?

New COVID vaccine says it’s for the ‘senior class’ — does it reduce side effects?  San Francisco Chronicle

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