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New research finds trans teens have high satisfaction with gender care

NPR Health

The survey published in JAMA Pediatrics showed that trans teens taking puberty blockers or hormones had very low rates of regret.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or dealing with an urgent health issue, primary care is the foundation of good health.

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Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization

NPR Health

Egypt has been fighting malaria for nearly 100 years. WHO declares a country malaria-free when the disease has not been present for at least three consecutive years before the designation.

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The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. These exams allow us to monitor your overall health, identify potential problems early, and provide personalized guidance for improving your lifestyle. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or simply maintaining wellness, regular physical exams are a key component of long-term health.

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Why the garment workers of Bangladesh are feeling poorer than ever

NPR Health

Their wages have always been low. With rising inflation and falling prices paid by Western companies for clothing, they're protesting for better pay — and hoping the new government will spur change.

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For the first time in decades, we have a new kind of schizophrenia drug

NPR Health

For the past 70 years, schizophrenia treatments all targeted the same chemical: dopamine. While that works for some, it causes brutal side effects for others. An antipsychotic drug approved last month by the FDA changes that. It triggers muscarinic receptors instead of dopamine receptors. The drug is the result of a chance scientific finding. from a study that wasn't even focused on schizophrenia.

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McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak

NPR Health

A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests fresh onions that are served raw on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers were a likely source of contamination.

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