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26 Feb
Living Near an Ocean With High Levels of Microplastics May Impact Brain Function, a Preliminary New Study Finds
A preliminary new study finds an association between high levels of microplastics in the ocean and increased rates of cognitive decline in people who live in nearby coastal communities.
25 Feb
Endometriosis, PCOS and Other Common Gynecological Conditions Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
A new study finds women with one or more noncancerous gynecological disorders are more likely to develop heart disease and conditions that affect blood flow to the brain.
24 Feb
Frequent Exercise May Help Colon Cancer Patients Live Longer
In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.
New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health -- right now.
They reported recently in the journal Cell that they found the virus, called HKU5-CoV-2, in anal swab samples from a Pipistrellus bat.
Like SARS-CoV-2, the ...
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- February 26, 2025
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Utah Moves to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
Utah may become the first state in the U.S. to ban fluoride in public water statewide, a move that would override local decisions on whether to add the cavity-fighting mineral to drinking water.
The bill now awaits the signature of Gov. Spencer Cox, who has not said whether he will approve the measure, The Associated Press reporte...
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- February 26, 2025
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Study Reveals How the Brain Lets Go of Fear
Feeling scared? Your fear is a survival tool, but sometimes, it overreacts -- making us afraid of things that aren’t true threats.
A new study shows how the brain learns to let go of unnecessary fears, offering potential new ways for treating conditions such as anxiety, PTSD and phobias.
Published in the journal Scien...
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- February 26, 2025
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A Suicide Death Occurs Every 43 Seconds Worldwide
A person dies by suicide once every 43 seconds, and it’s more than likely a man, according to a new global assessment of suicide risk.
Men die from suicide at twice the rate of women, and their attempts result in death three times more often, researchers reported in a study published recently in The Lancet Public Health.
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- February 26, 2025
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MS Patients May Benefit From Eating More Fish
A diet rich in fish might slow the progression of multiple sclerosis in some patients, a new study says.
The nutrients found in fish can quell inflammation and protect brain cells, and this might be of particular benefit for MS patients, researchers reported in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
MS patie...
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- February 26, 2025
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Rapid Gene Test Aids Brain Cancer Surgery
A rapid experimental genetic test can help guide the hands of surgeons as they delicately remove tumors from patients with brain cancer, new research suggests.
The test can measure the level of cancer cells in a tissue sample within 15 minutes, quick enough to give surgeons feedback while the patient’s still in the operating room.
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- February 26, 2025
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Young Women's Locale Plays Role In Breast Cancer Risk
Where a young American woman lives could play a role in her risk for breast cancer, a new study suggests.
In fact, the breast cancer risk associated with a young woman’s locale is comparable to that from other known factors, such as genetics, researchers reported in a new study published recently in the journal Cancer Causes &...
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- February 26, 2025
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LA Wildfires Spewed Lead Into Atmosphere
The Los Angeles wildfires spewed toxic lead into the southern California atmosphere during their rampage, a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study says.
Airborne lead soared to 110 times normal levels during the wildfires, according to readings taken by an air monitoring site located about 14 miles from the Eaton C...
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- February 26, 2025
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Childhood Long COVID Might Be Caused By Lower Blood Flow In Lungs
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, Blood flow problems within the lungs could be driving long COVID in some children, according to scans using an advanced form of MRI.
Children and teens with long COVID appear to have significantly reduced blood flow through their lungs, researchers reported in the journal Radiology.
This could cause fatig...
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- February 26, 2025
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Listeria Outbreak From Frozen Shakes Kills 12, Sickens 38
A listeria outbreak tied to frozen shakes served in hospitals and long-term care facilities has sickened at least 38 people and killed 12, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The shakes, which are not sold in retail stores, were supplied to care facilities under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brands. They are ...
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- February 25, 2025
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Most Americans Don’t Know These Heart Disease Risks, Survey Shows
Many Americans don't realize how everyday habits and overlooked health issues can increase their risk for heart disease, according to a new Cleveland Clinic survey.
The nationwide survey found numerous gaps in heart health knowledge. For example:
40% of repondents didn't know that using tobacco harms heart health.
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- February 25, 2025
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Study Finds No Spike in Cardiac Arrest in Athletes During Pandemic
A new study has found no evidence that COVID vaccines increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, despite numerous claims that circulated during the pandemic.
The six-year study — published Feb. 24 in JAMA Network Open — compared sudden cardiac arrests and deaths among competitive athletes aged 10 and...
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- February 25, 2025
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Antidepressants Might Accelerate Dementia Decline
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressiveness and sleeplessness.
But a specific class of antidepressant medications -- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) -- actually might speed up brain decline among some demen...
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- February 25, 2025
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Gynecological Problems Risk Heart, Brain Health
Women experience a great deal of pain or discomfort from common gynecological problems like endometriosis, heavy or irregular periods and ovarian cysts.
But even worse, these reproductive health problems might be increasing their risk of heart disease and stroke, according to new findings published Feb. 24 in the journal Heart.
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- February 25, 2025
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More ER Docs Prescribing Meds To Fight Opioid Addiction
More emergency room doctors in California are prescribing the anti-addiction medication buprenorphine, contributing to the state’s battle against the U.S. opioid epidemic, a new study suggests.
About 16% of scrips written for buprenorphine in California came from an ER doctor in 2022, up from only 2% in 2017, researchers reported rec...
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- February 25, 2025
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Just One Hour of Screen Time Increases Risk of Nearsightedness
Each hour a person spends squinting into a smartphone or staring at a screen increases their risk of nearsightedness, a new evidence review suggests.
Every daily one-hour increment in digital screen time is associated with 21% higher odds of myopia, researchers reported recently in JAMA Network Open.
What’s more, the r...
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- February 25, 2025
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Night Shift Workers Might Lower Cancer Risk With Melatonin
Night shift workers face an increased risk of cancer, as their disrupted sleep cycle causes wear and tear on their DNA.
But taking melatonin might help ward off this risk, a new study suggests.
Folks on the night shift taking melatonin had a substantial increase in their urine of a biochemical that indicated better DNA repair while t...
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- February 25, 2025
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Breast Cancer A Killer In Poor Countries, Report Says
Breast cancer deaths are expected to increase during the next quarter-century, largely impacting the world’s poorest nations, a new international study says.
About 1.1 million breast cancer-related deaths are projected to occur in 2050 worldwide, an increase of 68% from 2022, researchers estimated.
Low-income countries will bea...
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- February 25, 2025
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Narcissists Feel Left Out and Fuel More Rejection, Study Finds
Narcissists may seem self-assured, but new research shows they often feel excluded -- and their behavior may be making things worse.
Hallmarks of narcissm include an inflated sense of one's importance, a hunger for admiration and negative response to criticism. The new research — published Feb. 20 in the Journal of Personality an...
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- February 24, 2025
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Lost Your Vaccine Records? Here’s How to Track Them Down
With measles cases on the rise and flu season straining the nation's hospitals, health experts urge adults to check their vaccination status and get any missing shots.
Health experts agree that vaccines are the best defense against many infections, but keeping track of vaccines received decades ago can be challenging.
“If you&r...
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- February 24, 2025
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