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Aria Bendix

Aria Bendix is the breaking health reporter for NBC News Digital.

Aria Bendix is the breaking health reporter for NBC News Digital.


Latest from Aria Bendix

CDC describes first known cases of HIV transmitted via 'vampire facial' injections

Three women likely got HIV while receiving “vampire facials” at a New Mexico spa — the first known cases transmitted via cosmetic injections, a CDC report says.

This year's measles case total is now the highest in the U.S. since 2019

The U.S. measles case total is now the highest of the last five years, according to the CDC. Around 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles are hospitalized.
7d ago

When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later

How old is old? The answer to that question appears to be changing, according to a new study. And the older people get, the later they think old age begins.
11d ago

Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss — but that may be because it simply cuts calories

A new study compared how much weight people lost on time-restricted versus regular meal schedules.
15d ago

Ozempic isn't linked to suicidal thoughts, U.S. and European health agencies find

Health agencies in the U.S. and Europe say there’s no evidence that thoughts of suicide or self-harm are linked to the popular weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide, which is sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy.
19d ago

Measles elimination in the U.S. is under 'renewed threat,' CDC warns

The CDC warned in a report that the rapid increase in measles cases this year represents a renewed threat to the disease's elimination in the U.S.

Chaos and confusion ensue at abortion clinics after Arizona court rules 1864 ban is enforceable

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a 160-year-old abortion ban is enforceable, throwing access into question. Abortion providers faced chaos, confusion and anxiety.
20d ago

EPA imposes first national limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

For the first time, the EPA has set limits for six types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. The chemicals have been linked to health issues and can linger permanently in the environment.
21d ago

Concerns about eye discomfort appear to rise after solar eclipse

After the total solar eclipse on Monday, Google searches about “hurt eyes” spiked. Here's what to know about eye injuries that can result from looking at the sun.

4.8-magnitude earthquake rumbles New Jersey, NYC, Boston and Philadelphia

An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday.