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American Cancer Society: Start mammograms at 45, not 40

CHICAGO (AP) — New mammogram advice from the American Cancer Society says most women should start annual screenings at age 45 instead of 40, a change that moves the group closer to guidelines from an […]

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World’s first female sex drug could spur similar meds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most women with low sexual desire won’t rush to get the first prescription drug that hit the market Saturday to boost female libido. But they may have more options down the road. […]

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Gene-editing studies boom amid ethics debate over use

WASHINGTON (AP) — The hottest tool in biology has scientists using words like revolutionary as they describe the long-term potential: wiping out certain mosquitoes that carry malaria, treating genetic diseases like sickle cell, preventing babies […]

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7 new West Nile virus cases confirmed in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Seven new cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Mississippi, bringing the state’s total to 35 so far this year. The Mississippi State Department of Health said Monday that […]

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New West Nile virus case confirmed in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One new case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Mississippi, bringing the state total to 28 cases so far this year. The Mississippi State Department of Health said Monday the new […]

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Urgent improvement needed for medical diagnostic errors, report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most people will experience at least one wrong or delayed diagnosis over their lifetime, a report predicts, calling diagnostic errors a blind spot in modern medicine that sometimes causes devastating consequences. Getting […]