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22 Aug
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
In a new study, people with metabolic syndrome were 40% more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
21 Aug
Don’t Ignore Hearing Loss—Your Brain May Depend On It
A new study finds early intervention for hearing loss significantly reduces the risk of dementia.
20 Aug
Weekend Habits May Trigger Hidden Sleep Disorder: "Social Apnea”
A new study finds late nights, alcohol and disrupted sleep on weekends may increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea.
New Data Examines Health Spending Among Children With Autism
Families with a child receiving treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) incur almost 10 times more in health care costs than those of other children, including those diagnosed but not receiving any ASD treatment.
That’s among the key takeaways from a new report that provides insight into the health care costs and treatment patte...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- August 22, 2025
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Poor Sleep Tied To Self-Harm Among Teens
Teenagers who get poor sleep are more likely to harm themselves on purpose, a new study says.
Shorter sleep, going to sleep later and frequent waking during the night all were significantly associated with a 14-year-old’s risk of self-harm, researchers report in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
This risk...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 22, 2025
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Green Spaces Provided Pandemic Protection Against Depression, Study Says
Local parks and neighborhood greenery protected people’s mental health from the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says.
Overall, depression increased nearly two-fold during the pandemic, with both men and women more frequently diagnosed, researchers said.
But middle-aged adults and seniors had a reduced risk of dep...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 22, 2025
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Red Meat Might Increase Risk Of Potentially Deadly Abdominal Aneurysm
Chowing down on red meat might increase a person’s risk of a potentially deadly blood vessel problem of the abdomen, a new study says.
High blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) — a byproduct of gut bacteria digestion of red meat and other animal-based foods — are linked to an increased risk of abdominal aortic an...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 22, 2025
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COVID-19 Linked To Asthma, Seasonal Allergies
COVID-19 infection might increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, seasonal allergies and long-lasting sinus problems, a new study says.
However, vaccination appears to reduce this risk, researchers report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
“It is interesting to see that vaccination not only ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 22, 2025
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Analysis Helps Vets Predict Dog Health Problems
Vets might be able to predict the diseases a dog will face in the future, based on their current ailments, a new study says.
Analysis of more than 26,000 dogs showed that some diseases tend to go together, providing veterinarians with a leg up on countering health problems among canines, researchers recently reported in the journal PLO...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 22, 2025
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Artery-Blocking Procedure Relieves Knee Arthritis Pain
Wear-and-tear knee arthritis might be made less painful by a surgical procedure that limits blood flow to the joint, a new pilot study says.
As a person’s knee breaks down, the pain is made worse by the growth of small blood vessels that increase blood flow to the joint, researchers said.
The new procedure involves blocking thi...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 22, 2025
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Note-Taking AI Reduces Doctor Burnout
It can be spooky to realize that Alexa or Siri has been listening in on you, when a device in your home inadvertently springs to life.
But eavesdropping artificial intelligence (AI) can prove a godsend to overworked doctors, protecting them from burnout by handling some of their paperwork, a new study says.
Ambient AI “scribes&...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2025
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CDC to Lay Off Hundreds in Restructuring
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is finalizing the termination of at least 600 employees this week, including some working in violence prevention programs.
The cuts come less than two weeks after a man opened fire outside the agency’s Atlanta headquarters, killing a police officer.
“The irony is d...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2025
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Infections From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are Spreading to New Areas
Health experts across the country are issuing warnings about a surge in infections from a "flesh-eating" bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus.
Typically found in the warm, salty waters of the Gulf Coast, the bacteria are now appearing in new areas, with experts pointing to climate change as a key factor in their northward mi...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2025
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Omega-3s Might Protect Against Nearsightedness
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer.
Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, according to a reported Aug. 19 in the British Journal of Ophtha...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2025
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Vaping Is A Gateway To Smoking, Evidence Says
Vaping appears to act as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people, a new evidence review says.
E-cigarettes also were significantly linked to risk of asthma and substance use, researchers reported Aug. 19 in the journal Tobacco Control.
“The consistency in the evidence is striking,” said lead researcher ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2025
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Metabolic Syndrome Linked To Parkinson's Disease, Study Says
Folks with metabolic syndrome have up to a 40% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health problems that include excess belly fat, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol levels.
It’s already known to increase people’s risk of ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2025
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Weather Disasters Pose Immediate Threat To U.S. Drug Supply
Climate change-driven weather disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods pose an immediate threat to the United States drug supply chain, a new study says.
Nearly two-thirds of all U.S. pharmaceutical production plants are located in a county that has experienced at least one weather disaster declaration during the past six years, res...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2025
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A Common Trait Between Newborns And Alzheimer’s Patients?
The brains of newborns have a surprising trait in common with adults who’ve developed Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study says.
Both have elevated blood levels of a well-known biomarker for Alzheimer’s – a protein called phosphorylated tau, researchers reported recently in the journal Brain Communications.<...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 21, 2025
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AAP Issues New Vaccine Guidelines That Differ From U.S. Government Advice
For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued vaccine recommendations that differ from U.S. government guidelines.
In new guidance released Tuesday, the AAP strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children between 6 months and 2 years of age. For older children, shots are also advised but ultimately ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 20, 2025
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FDA Approves Wegovy to Treat Serious Liver Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug Wegovy to treat a serious form of fatty liver disease.
The approval makes Wegovy the only GLP-1 therapy cleared to treat adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and moderate to advanced liver fibrosis. About 14...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 20, 2025
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Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over FDA Warning About Radiation Risk
If you’ve purchased frozen shrimp from Walmart lately, you may want to hold off on serving it for dinner.
Walmart is recalling certain frozen shrimp products sold under its Great Value brand after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that the seafood may be at risk for radioactive contamination.
The frozen shrimp ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 20, 2025
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Seniors Neglecting Steps To Protect Heart Health, Study Says
Seniors with known heart-related problems aren’t doing a very good job taking steps to protect their health, a new study says.
Older folks with high blood pressure, stroke survivors and heart failure patients in the United States all have been neglecting Life’s Essential 8 — a checklist of lifestyle factors that can prote...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 20, 2025
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Pesticide Linked To Impaired Brain Development Among Kids
Exposure to a common pesticide during pregnancy can impair children’s brain development and motor function for years to come, a new study says.
The widely used pesticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) is linked to altered brain function and poorer fine motor control among children exposed to it while in the womb, researchers report in JAMA N...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 20, 2025
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