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04 Jun

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Improves Survival in Patients With Later-Stage Colon Cancer, Study Finds

Patients with stage 3 colon cancer who focus on anti-inflammatory foods and increasing physical activity may significantly lower their risk of death, a new study finds.

03 Jun

Marijuana Use by Older Americans Hits New High

More Americans 65 and older are using marijuana for chronic conditions like heart issues, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer, according to a new study.

02 Jun

Caffeinated Coffee May Protect Your Body and Mind as You Age

Women who consume regular coffee in midlife are more likely to reach the age of 70 free of 11 major chronic diseases and with no cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

Proinflammatory Foods Tied to Higher Risk of Death in Colon Cancer Patients

Proinflammatory Foods Tied to Higher Risk of Death in Colon Cancer Patients

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — What you eat after a colon cancer diagnosis could do more than affect your energy or digestion — it might impact your chance of survival.

Researchers looked at more than 1,600 patients with stage 3 colon cancer. They found that those who ate the most proinflammatory foods had an 87% hi...

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Judge Says Transgender Inmates Must Have Access to Hormone Therapy

Judge Says Transgender Inmates Must Have Access to Hormone Therapy

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal judge has ruled that transgender inmates in U.S. prisons must continue getting medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming accommodations.

The decision blocks parts of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which had restricted care for people with ge...

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Pepto Bismol May Not Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea, New Study Finds

Pepto Bismol May Not Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea, New Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pepto Bismol is a go-to stomach remedy, but a new study suggests it might not help prevent diarrhea during international travel.

The study, led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that people who took bismuth subsalicylate — the active ingredient in Pept...

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Coffee Could Be Key To Aging Gracefully

Coffee Could Be Key To Aging Gracefully

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A morning cup of coffee might do more than momentarily boost your energy and spirits.

Full-test java also appears to help women age more gracefully, a new study says.

Middle-aged women who regularly drank caffeinated coffee were more likely to stay mentally sharp and physically functio...

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High Insulin Linked To Irregular Periods

High Insulin Linked To Irregular Periods

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Elevated insulin levels could be causing irregular menstrual bleeding in women, a new study says.

Women with excess levels of insulin are three times more likely to suffer from abnormal uterine bleeding, researchers reported today in the journal Menopause.

That means they are ...

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How Do Low-Calorie Diets Affect A Person's Mood?

How Do Low-Calorie Diets Affect A Person's Mood?

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Counting calories isn’t simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says.

People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported June 3 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health...

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