Tag: Diagnosis and treatment

Lilly to seek FDA approval for potential Alzheimer’s drug

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INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly said Thursday that it will submit its potential Alzheimer’s treatment to federal regulators later this year. ...

Pandemic-delayed surgeries share blame for blood shortage

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BOSTON — Some New England hospitals are delaying or rescheduling surgeries because of a shortage of blood donations during the pandemic. ...

Democrats see springboard for health care in high court win

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WASHINGTON — With the Affordable Care Act now secure in the framework of the nation's health care programs, Democrats are eager to leap above...

Virginia marijuana legalization timetable has many confused

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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's road to legalizing simple possession of marijuana has had some twists and turns, so it's not surprising that advocacy groups...

Father gives daughter life-saving gift as living organ donor

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CARRIERE, Miss. — Sitting poolside with his wife and two daughters, Rhett Shaffette says he’s already received the best gift this Father’s Day. ...

EXPLAINER: What is overtraining syndrome in sports?

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Olympic champion Simone Manuel stunningly failed to advance out of the semifinals in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials. Then she revealed...

COVID hits Ecuador doctors who delayed wedding to treat sick

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QUITO, Ecuador — They were a pair of young doctors in love who put off marriage to save lives. ...

Wyoming advocates hopeful about pot initiatives despite odds

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Supporters of two new marijuana ballot petitions in Wyoming say they’re optimistic about getting pot questions before voters next year, especially...

Extra COVID vaccine may help protect transplant patients

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A small study offers the first hint that an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccines just might give some organ transplant recipients a needed boost...

To curb drug prices, Democrats still seeking a balance

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WASHINGTON — Democrats are committed to passing legislation this year to curb prescription drug prices, but they're still disagreeing on how to cut costs...