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Know The Difference Between Certain Types Of Cholangitis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on primary sclerosing cholangitis. What is the difference between this condition and primary biliary cholangitis? Where can I find information on how to get on a waiting list for...Read more
Ultra-processed foods do damage, even if you're eating healthy
You are committed to eating a plant-based Mediterranean-style diet. You make sure good-for-you extra-virgin olive oil, fresh veggies and fruits, lean proteins, fatty fish and 100% whole grains are on your plate. But you do...Read more
How are we to know exactly how to walk in His steps?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The Bible says that those who follow Jesus are to walk in His steps. I know people who claim they do, but they encounter some terrible problems along the way. One would think ...Read more
White Sox merch, giardiniera among Chicago-themed gifts delegation to present Pope Leo XIV
ROME — A White Sox-emblazoned kippah. A Chicago sanctuary city pin. Bottled giardiniera. But not a Cubs hat.
Those are some of the several personal items Chicago leaders have said they will hand-deliver to Pope Leo XIV ...Read more
Michigan drops measles vaccine recommendation for infants 6-11 months
The state of Michigan is no longer recommending that infants as young as 6 months get an early dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
In early April, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ...Read more
Lilly goes on $20 billion buying spree as company seeks next act
Eli Lilly & Co. is on a record spending spree, announcing acquisitions worth more than $20 billion so far in 2026 as the drugmaker expands beyond its blockbuster obesity franchise.
In recent weeks, Lilly has pledged to ...Read more
Congo's Ebola outbreak is 'outpacing' response, WHO says
Ebola is spreading faster in Democratic Republic of Congo than responders can contain it, the World Health Organization warned, as suspected deaths climbed above 220 and treatment centers came under attack in the country�...Read more
The United States may be the best place to build universal healthcare
The debate over health insurance in the United States has returned to the forefront as the Affordable Care Act faces political pressure, insurance premiums continue to climb and physicians experience increasing ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Minute: Know the risk factors to prevent stroke
Stroke can happen anywhere to anyone. In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. And Mayo Clinic experts say knowing the risk factors of stroke can help prevent long-term disability and even death. Learn more.
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A Danish couple's maverick African research finds its moment in RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy
In 1996, Guinea-Bissau seemed like an ideal research post for budding pediatrician Lone Graff Stensballe. Her supervisor, a fellow Dane named Peter Aaby, had spent nearly two decades collecting data on 100,000 people ...Read more
Sufferers often have no idea that sleep apnea is behind their poor sleep
My friend Emma Cooksey dozed off driving her 7-month-old baby home one day. She narrowly avoided a catastrophic crash.
Her lousy sleep was the problem. It haunted her nearly her entire adult life. She talked to doctors ...Read more
A brief ED-ucation on natural ways to manage ED
According to Harvard Medical School, erectile dysfunction is something around 1% of men in their 40s contend with, but it increases to around 17% of men in their 60s and almost 50% of those who are 75-plus. More than 40 ...Read more
Looking At A New Alzheimer's Treatment Called NeuroEPO
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read about a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease called NeuralCIM from Cuba. Do you think this is real? -- J.B.
ANSWER: NeuralCIM, aka NeuroEPO, is derived from erythropoietin -- the hormone that ...Read more
Can we do anything to stop the advancement of destroying ourselves?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I fear for the future of our nation and the world. While we’ve made tremendous strides around the globe to educate people and bring civility to the present world, morality ...Read more
Ebola crisis in Congo draws $500 million in global pledges
The Ebola crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn about $500 million in global pledges as African leaders and international health officials warned the outbreak risks spreading across the continent.
The ...Read more
Africa officials warn of wider Ebola risk as death toll tops 200
Ebola may have killed more than 200 people so far in the Democratic Republic of Congo and African officials warned the outbreak is turning into a regional security threat as it spills over to neighboring countries.
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Pope says AI should be disarmed to avoid dominating humanity
Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be “disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers, adding his voice to a heated debate over the extent to which governments should regulate a technology that is ...Read more
Figuring your fracture risk
More than 6.8 million Americans will have to contend with a fractured or broken bone this year. And a surprising number of those folks are younger than you might expect (unless it's happened to you).
A new study based on ...Read more
Man Who Abandoned Family Reappears After 16 Years
DEAR ABBY: I was married for 39 years to "Morris," an alcoholic and a spendthrift. In 2010, he announced he was having an affair with his boss, and the next day he moved in with and eventually married her. I was left ...Read more
GLP-1 Agonists Might Help Obese Man With His Drinking Habit
DEAR DR ROACH: My brother-in-law is a lovely man, but for years, he's suffered from obesity. He also gambles and drinks alcohol too much. I hesitate to get too involved, but I recently read that the new weight-loss drugs ...Read more
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