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29 Aug
Researchers Urge Caution: Popular Autism Therapies Lack Solid Proof
A large, new review of complementary and alternative treatments for autism finds the evidence for 19 popular therapies isn’t strong enough to recommend them with confidence.
28 Aug
Long-Term Study Offers Reassurance to Early Breast Cancer Survivors
The risk of developing a second primary cancer after being treated for early invasive breast cancer is only slightly higher than the general population, according to a new study.
27 Aug
Healthy Eating and Exercising May Be Lifesavers If You Drink Alcohol
A new study finds daily alcohol intake and binge drinking raise the risk of liver-related mortality, but following a healthy diet and exercising offer significant protection.
Heart Failure Strikes Black Americans Almost 14 Years Earlier Than White Americans
Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than it does white Americans, new research shows.
Among Black patients, heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age, compared to 73.6 on average for white patients.
The study, conducted by res...
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New Law Curbed 'Surprise' Medical Bills For Patients, Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs
For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances.
But the bipartisan No Surprises Act passed by Congress in 2022 has slashed both the number of surprise bills and out-of-pocket costs borne by patients, a new study finds.
The bill prohibits unexpected bills after ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- September 2, 2025
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Most Don't Know Prostate Cancer Can Be a Silent Killer, Poll Finds
Too often, American men and their loved ones mistakenly believe that prostate cancers must always present with symptoms, a new poll shows.
Of the people polled, 4 out of 5 people (80%) did not know that the early-stage prostate cancer often arises in the absence of symptoms and is typically only diagnosed with a blood test.
The findi...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- September 2, 2025
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ADHD Drugs Often Prescribed Too Early To Preschoolers
Expert consensus on the treatment of preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clear: Try behavioral therapies for six months before prescribing medications.
However, a new study found this guideline was followed in only 14.1% of U.S. cases involving children ages 3 to 5.
“We ...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- September 2, 2025
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Feel the Beat: Music Might Help Regulate Blood Pressure
Everyone probably knows the phrase "music hath charms to soothe the savage breast," and new research suggests it may do the same for heart health.
A small study found that blood pressure appears to "synchronize" to patterns in music. British researchers say that might help boost the body's baroreflex sensitivity — its ability to regu...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- September 2, 2025
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'Reborn Again': Blind Bride-To-Be Thriving After Triple-Organ Transplant
Stricken with cancer in infancy, Jessica Lopez endured tumor-fighting treatments that saved her young life but also left her with lasting heart damage.
By the time she reached her early 30s, Lopez, who was left blind by her cancer, also found herself in triple-organ failure — her heart, liver and kidneys were shutting down. &n...
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- September 2, 2025
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Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns
As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially deadly hazard: Toxic blue-green algae.
“Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, can be fatal to pets within minutes of exposure,” said Dr. Alexandra Reddy, a veterinarian at the Virginia-...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 31, 2025
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Labor Day Mission: Build Social Ties Through Live Events
If your social life has been lived out in Zoom calls since the height of the pandemic, Labor Day weekend is prime time for a reboot.
Attending live events builds social connections and helps fight loneliness, just-published research affirms.
The findings — published online in the journal Social Psychological and Perso...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- August 30, 2025
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At Least 95 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Eggs
At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say.
Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs. Production at the facility has been suspended, ...
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- August 29, 2025
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CDC Scales Back Foodborne Illness Tracking
Federal health officials have cut back a long-running program that tracks foodborne illnesses in the United States.
The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, will now require state health departments to track only two pathogens — salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli — according to th...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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Louisiana Oysters Linked to Deadly Vibrio Outbreak, Officials Warn
Two people have died after eating raw oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, Louisiana health officials confirmed.
The oysters were harvested in Louisiana and served at two restaurants — one in Louisiana and another in Florida. In addition to the two deaths, officials report that 14 more people ha...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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Shingles Vaccine Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke
The shingles vaccine not only protects against the painful skin infection, but also might provide heart health benefits, a new study says.
Shingles vaccination also appears to lower a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke, according to an evidence review presented Thursday at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual meeti...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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Hormone Therapy For Menopause Might Provide Memory Boost
Hormone therapy for menopause might be able to boost memory, a new study says.
What’s more, the specific type of hormone therapy used by a woman during and after menopause can have different effects on her memory, researchers found.
Women using estradiol patches or gels had better test scores for episodic memory — long-te...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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Good Sleep, Eating Right Tied To Better Mental Well-Being Among Young Adults
Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study.
Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand, researchers said.
Eating more fruits and veggies and working out more often also appe...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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Skipping Breakfast? Beware Broken Bones, Study Says
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, and a new study says that’s absolutely true as far as bone health is concerned.
Folks who skip breakfast have a greater risk of broken bones from osteoporosis, researchers reported Aug. 28 in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
“We found skipping break...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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Plant-Based Diet Protects Against Multiple Chronic Illnesses
Shifting to a plant-based diet can help keep people from being plagued by multiple health problems as they age, a new study says.
People whose diets included more veggies, fruits, whole grains, legumes and plant-based foods had 32% lower odds of developing two or more chronic illnesses, researchers report in The Lancet Healthy Longevit...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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Common Pain Meds Could Be Contributing To Antibiotic Resistance
Common over-the counter painkillers might be quietly fueling antibiotic resistance, a new study warns.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen appear to enhance mutations in E. coli, making the common bacteria more resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin, researchers reported in the journal npj Antimicrobials and Resistan...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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CDC Director Susan Monarez Fired Less Than a Month Into Role
Susan Monarez is out as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — less than one month after taking the role.
The White House fired her after she refused to quit amid pressure to change vaccine policy, according to The Washington Post.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confi...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 28, 2025
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FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines, But Fewer People Will Be Eligible
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season but has restricted who can receive them.
This marks the most limited federal policy since the shots first became available.
The updated vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax target newer variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that are...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 28, 2025
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School Connection May Protect Teens From Depression Linked To Bullying
Teens who feel connected to their school may be better protected from depression linked to bullying, new research suggests.
The study — published in the journal BMC Public Health — analyzed data from 2,175 adolescents born in large U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000.
Researchers found that bullying during ad...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- August 28, 2025
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