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Top 10 causes of death in the US, see the CDC’s latest list

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the biggest causes of mortality in 2023. The report, published by the agency on Aug. 8, was based on death records from the National Vital Statistics System. A total of 3,090,582 deaths occurred in the U.S. in 2023, a decline of 6.1% compared to...

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Endometrial cancer patients see new hope as FDA approves 'transforming' immunotherapy drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for certain adult patients with endometrial cancer. Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) — made by British pharmaceutical company GSK — is intended for people with primary advanced or recurrent forms of the cancer, according to the FDA’s Aug. 1 announcement. It is an immunotherapy-based drug, which...

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Why higher UV index numbers are more dangerous during sun exposure

Tracking the UV has become a trend among some young adults — namely members of Gen Z, who are looking for optimal sun exposure. The UV index is a daily forecast that measures the intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. The numbers range from 1, the lowest exposure, to 11+, which indicates extreme...