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20 Oct
Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media
More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.
19 Oct
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a Rare but Serious Autoimmune Disorder, New Study Finds
In a new study, participants recently infected with COVID-19 were six times more likely to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the immune system attacks the nerves.
18 Oct
Adult ADHD Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
A new study finds adults with ADHD are nearly 3 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those without the condition.
Study Finds Arsenic, Lead in Tampon Products
Researchers report they have discovered lead and arsenic in a wide variety of tampon products sold in the United States and Europe.
Testing revealed lead in all 30 tampons from 14 brands obtained from major online retailers and stores in the U.S., the U.K. and Greece, according to a study published July 3 in the journal Envi...
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Wegovy, Ozempic Lower Risk of Many Obesity-Related Cancers
In yet another finding that touts the health benefits of wildly popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, scientists report that taking the drugs may help reduce the risk of some cancers.
In a study published July 5 in JAMA Network Open, researchers found people with type 2 diabetes who were being treated ...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- July 8, 2024
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Could a Cancer Drug Curb the Organ Damage of Severe COVID?
An experimental cancer drug might be able to help prevent the organ damage caused by severe COVID infections, a new study finds.
The drug, called eganelisib, inhibits an immune system enzyme called PI3K gamma that boosts damaging inflammation in cancerous tumors.
But lab studies in mice and human tissue showed that eganelisib could a...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 8, 2024
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New Drug Could Boost Lifesaving Powers of Overdose Drug Naloxone
An experimental drug can supercharge the effects of the lifesaving overdose drug naloxone, potentially improving its effectiveness against new and more powerful opioids like fentanyl, a new study finds.
The drug, dubbed compound 368, makes naloxone (Narcan) 7.6 times more effective at inhibiting the opioid response that causes overdose, re...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 8, 2024
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"Love Hormone" May Help Treat Obesity, Postpartum Depression
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have identified a gene that can trigger obesity, behavior problems and postpartum depression when missing or damaged.
The finding could lead to new treatments for postpartum depression and overeating: The study in mice suggests the so-called "love hormone" -- oxytocin -- may ease sympto...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- July 8, 2024
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Scientists Find Way to Reverse Chemo Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Pancreatic cancer is particularly aggressive and difficult to treat, partly because it’s often resistant to chemotherapy.
Researchers now think they know why chemo struggles to work against pancreatic cancer – and how to reverse that resistance.
It turns out that the physical stiffness of the tissue around the cancer cells makes ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 8, 2024
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Postpartum Urinary Incontinence Takes Physical, Mental Toll
Urinary incontinence is a common aftereffect of delivering a baby, but it can have a devastating effect on new moms, a new study warns.
These bladder leaks are significantly associated with anxiety and depression in new mothers, researchers discovered.
“If you have bad enough incontinence, you might feel isolated and embarrassed an...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 8, 2024
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Survey Shows Men Need to Do More to Prevent Cancer
American men are blowing their best chance to head off cancer or spot it early, when it's easiest to treat, a new survey warns.
More than 6 in 10 (65%) men in the nationwide survey said they are behind on at least one routine cancer screening, while nearly 1 in 5 admitted they don't even schedule their own health care appointments.
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- July 5, 2024
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Federal WIC Program May Boost Pregnancy Outcomes for Women, Newborns
Pregnant women enrolled in a federal aid program have better outcomes than those who are struggling to put food on the table, new research shows.
More than 1 in 10 households nationwide lack access to adequate and nutritious food, U.S. government data show.
The U.S. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and ...
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- July 5, 2024
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Heart Experts Have Tips on Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
As Americans brace themselves for another summer of brutal heat and humidity, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that heart patients need to take extra precautions to protect themselves.
According to the U.S. Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1,200 people die in this country each year as a direct cause of extre...
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- July 5, 2024
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When Bills Become an Issue, Couples Stop Communicating
If you and your partner fall silent when vexing money issues arise, new research suggests you are not alone.
A team from Cornell University found that the more stressed people were about their finances, the less likely they were to discuss those concerns with their romantic partners.
The findings were published recently in the Jo...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- July 4, 2024
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Tips to Staying Germ-Free at the Gym
Going to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says.
“Good hygiene prevents sicknesses like a cold, influenza and even salmonella, but cleanliness can also indicate that a gym is well-maintained overall, including the quality of equi...
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- July 4, 2024
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About 1 in 8 Americans Has Been Diagnosed With Chronic Insomnia
Millions of Americans struggle to fall or stay asleep, a new survey finds.
Some struggle more mightily than others: Roughly 12% of Americans polled said they have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) survey revealed.
Who was the most likely to miss out on good sleep? Men (13%) were slig...
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- July 4, 2024
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Unsafe Neighborhoods Could Drive Up Smoking Rates
It may sound far-fetched, but new research suggests that living in dangerous neighborhoods could trigger an unintended health harm: higher smoking rates among residents.
"High levels of neighborhood threat shape perceptions of powerlessness among residents, amplifying a general sense of mistrust, that can promote maladaptive coping behavio...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- July 4, 2024
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Fourth Dairy Worker Infected With Bird Flu, but CDC Says Public Risk Still Low
Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, a fourth case of H5N1 avian flu has been confirmed in another dairy worker, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.
The latest case was reported in Colorado, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a news release.
"As with previous cases, the person is a ...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- July 3, 2024
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GLP-1 Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy Linked to Rare Blinding Condition
Trendy weight-loss drugs appear to increase the risk of a rare and potentially blinding eye condition, a new study warns.
People with diabetes prescribed semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) were more than four times more likely to be diagnosed with NAION, researchers reported July 3 in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology.
Further, tho...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 3, 2024
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Gratitude May Bring Longer Life
People who are grateful for what they have tend to live longer, a new study reports.
Older women who scored highest on a questionnaire measuring gratitude had a 9% lower risk of premature death from any cause, compared to those with the least gratitude, according to findings published July 3 in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.
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- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 3, 2024
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FDA Bans Food Additive Found in Sports Drinks, Sodas
A regulation allowing the use of brominated vegetable oil in food was revoked Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after the agency concluded the additive was unsafe for human consumption.
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) contains bromine, which is found in fire retardants. Small quantities of BVO have been used legally in some c...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- July 3, 2024
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FDA Warns of 48 Illnesses, One Death Linked to Diamond Shruumz Edibles
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is now investigating nearly 50 illnesses and one death that may be linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles.
Of the 48 people in 24 states who said they got sick after eating the chocolate bars, cones and gummies, one patient has died and 27 have been hospitalized, the FDA noted in an ...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- July 3, 2024
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Florida Keys Issues Dengue Fever Alert After Two Cases Reported There
Health officials in the Florida Keys have issued a dengue fever alert after two confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne disease were reported there.
In the alert, issued this week by the Monroe County Department of Health, officials said they were taking precautions to curb the spread of dengue fever. Those measures include stepping up door-...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- July 3, 2024
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