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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are now more breast cancer survivors in the U.S. than ever, with four million and counting. It’s all about early detection and better treatments aiming to save even more lives. The American Cancer Society is reminding women …

When a 17-year-old brain cancer patient, Megan Krafty, was disappointed about having to miss her senior homecoming, her caregivers decided to bring the dance to her. (Lisa DeJon/Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation) HOSPITAL HOMECOMING – A teenage brain cancer patient gets a surprise dance. Continue reading… HEART OF THE MATTER …

75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers go on strike 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers go on strike 02:09 More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers launched a strike on Wednesday at hospitals and medical centers across five states and Washington, D.C., the largest walkout by health care workers in U.S. history. The work stoppage involving …

Flu season is right around the corner — and Americans are gearing up to protect themselves from getting sick. While many doctors recommend vaccinations, there may also be alternative ways to prevent viral infection, Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo suggested. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Ladapo …

Cape Town, South Africa — South Africa has culled about 7.5 million chickens in an effort to contain dozens of outbreaks of two separate strains of avian influenza that threaten to create a shortage of eggs and poultry for consumers, the government and national poultry association said Tuesday. At least 205,000 …

When you sleep on a hard mattress, your odds of getting poor sleep can increase by 78%, according to data from Sleep Doctor — and that’s not the only potential problem that could be disrupting your rest. It’s common for people to not know which type of mattress is best …

The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available at participating pharmacies and health care providers, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends it for everyone 6 months of age and older — yet not all health experts are on board. Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, spoke on camera to …

Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people scrambling for alternatives and doctors advising against using laxatives in excess. Dr. Christine Meyer, a physician and value-based care consultant …

More than 35% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although there are many factors that can impact sleep quality, experts say there are specific steps that people can take to help ensure a …

A new report has found that 21.7% of U.S. women aged 50 to 74 — around one in five — are not getting mammogram screenings at the recommended frequency. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), made up of doctors and disease experts, recommends mammograms every two years for …