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The number of North Carolina residents enrolled in Medicaid under the state’s new coverage for low-income adults is nearing 300,000 in the first weeks of the program, the state Department of Health and Human Services says. Medicaid expansion began Dec. 1 in North Carolina, after Republican legislators and Democratic Gov. …

Low levels of a microscopic parasite discovered in a Baltimore-area reservoir could sicken vulnerable residents, the city warned on Thursday. The microorganism Cryptosporidium, commonly found in lakes and rivers, was found during a routine test of the Druid Lake Reservoir, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) said in a …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A hospital in Nebraska that matches teenage suicide survivors with a “caring contact” says the program has seen positive results in preventing young …

One Swedish city has a plan to stop the world’s post-pandemic loneliness epidemic in its tracks, and it starts with a simple “hello.” Luleå, Sweden’s “Säg hej!” – or, “say hello” – campaign aims to tackle the issue with ads geared toward encouraging locals to greet each other in small …

Bestselling author and entrepreneur Deepak Chopra may be known the world over as a holistic health and wellness guru — he’s counseled scores of people to lead better, calmer and healthier lives over the decades — but he also has a lighter side. In an on-camera interview this week just …

A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China, sparking concerns about global impact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 alert for an outbreak of chikungunya virus in the Guangdong Province, where health officials have reported more than 7,000 cases …

GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have been shown to reduce the symptoms of a painful skin condition. Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to develop under the skin, according to Mayo Clinic. These lumps typically develop …

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …

Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with theabnormal amyloid and tau proteins …

A Swiss International Air Lines flight departing for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport after flames were seen shooting out of its engines. A video shows flames coming out of the aircraft’s engine as it moved forward, seemingly slowing its pace. “Investigations into the exact …