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11 Mar
Simple Blood Test May Predict Dementia in Women Up to 25 Years Before Symptoms
New research finds women with high levels of a novel biomarker in their blood are much more likely to develop memory and thinking problems and dementia later in life.
10 Mar
A Daily Multivitamin May Slow Biological Aging, Study Suggests
In a large clinical trial, people taking a daily multivitamin appeared to slow their biological aging by about four months over a two-year period.
09 Mar
Recreational Drugs Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Major Study Finds
A new study involving more than 100 million people found recreational drugs like marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines significantly raise the risk of stroke – even in younger users.
Millions Of Americans Making Financial Sacrifices To Afford Health Care, Survey Finds
Borrowing money. Skipping meals. Driving less. Cutting back on utilities. Taking meds less frequently than prescribed.
One-third of Americans — an estimated 82 million people — have to make these sorts of financial sacrifices on a daily basis so they can pay their health care bills, a new survey found.
Uninsured people an...
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More Concussions Linked To Worse Brain Health Among Recent College Grads
Former college athletes can show signs of concussion-related brain decline as early as five years after graduation, a new study says.
Athletes who had three or more concussions during college play had worse scores on tests measuring anxiety, depression, distress and sleep quality compared to those without concussions, researchers reported ...
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Switching GLP-1 Medications Is Common, Can Help People Stick With Weight-Loss Treatment
People frequently switch between different weight-loss drugs, swapping Ozempic for Zepbound and vice versa within the first year of treatment, a new study reports.
What’s more, those patients who do swap GLP-1 drugs are more likely to stick with the drugs, researchers reported March 10 in JAMA Network Open.
“Swit...
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Electrodes Partially Restore Movement, Sensation In Spinal Cord Patients
People lose two main things in a spinal cord injury: The ability to control the movement of their limbs, as well as the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.
This two-way communication is crucial for a person to be able to move their legs or arms properly.
Now, a team of researchers reports in the journal Nature Biomedic...
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Years of Specialized Support Essential with Rare Heart Defects
For children born with a single-ventricle heart — a rare defect in which the heart has only one functional pumping chamber — the first few years of life are often defined by a series of high-stakes surgeries.
However, a landmark 16-year study reveals that these operations are only the beginning of a lifelong medical journey.
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Study Links State Taxes to COVID Lockdown Decisions
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, states that rely heavily on sales tax revenue were more likely to end stay-at-home orders sooner, a new study finds.
Researchers say the findings hint that financial pressures may have played a role in how long some states kept strict rules in place.
“For this study, we looked a...
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FDA May Allow Some Flavored Vapes Aimed at Adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may allow some flavored e-cigarettes back on the market, but there’s a catch.
They would be marketed to adults, not teens.
Under guidance released Monday, the FDA said it may consider approving vape flavors such as mint, coffee, tea and spices like clove or cinnamon. But it will conti...
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FDA Approves Drug for Rare Brain Disorder, Not Autism
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic drug for a very rare brain disorder, but said it should not be considered a treatment for autism.
On Tuesday, the agency cleared leucovorin for people with a genetic condition that prevents enough folate, a form of vitamin B, from reaching the brain.
The FDA est...
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Dark Sweet Cherries May Help Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer, Mouse Study Suggests
From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the crimson-colored fruit may contain compounds that could help fight an aggressive type of breast cancer.
A team at Texas A&M University studied natural plant compounds called anthocyanins, which give cherries their deep red color. In lab ...
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Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues
A researcher is disputing a recent high-profile study claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show healthier brain aging.
The study, published in Nature Aging last year, found that knowing more than one language reduced odds of brain aging by 54%.
But University of Houston psychology professor Arturo Hernande...
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Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs
Letting folks ride motorcycles without helmets can lead to worse injuries from crashes that are more expensive to treat, a new study says.
Repealing a Michigan law that required motorcycle riders to wear helmets resulted in a 26% average increase in hospital costs per crash patient, researchers recently reported in the Journal of the A...
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Physical Therapy Costs Vary Widely In U.S., Study Finds
Physical therapy (PT) is important in helping people heal after surgery, manage chronic pain and recover from injuries.
But PT is likely to take a bigger bite out of your wallet depending on where you live, preventing some from partaking in its benefits, researchers recently reported in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Getting evalua...
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Lowering Parents' Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity
Providing support to stressed-out parents might help their children avoid obesity, a new study says.
Children were more likely to eat healthy and not gain weight if their parents participated in training to help manage stress, researchers reported March 6 in the journal Pediatrics.
“We already knew that stress can be a...
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Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease
The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.
A massive study from the University of Copenhagen found that poor oral health during childhood is a significant predictor of cardiovascular issues later in life.
By tracking more than 568,000 Danish children born between ...
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15-Year Study Shows Sharp Rise in Depression Among U.S. College Students
For nearly two decades, the mental health of American college students has been on a downward slide.
A massive new analysis — to be published April 1 in the Journal of Affective Disorders — found that depression is not only becoming more common but is also hitting certain groups much harder than others.
The...
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Mammograms May Also Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
A routine mammogram may reveal more than just signs of breast cancer.
New research suggests the scans could also help docs spot early warning signs of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.
In the study, published March 9 in the European Heart Journal, scientists used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine more...
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Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries
Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to make sure their polio vaccines are up to date before traveling internationally.
The warning comes after the virus has been detected in several parts of the world during the past year,...
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Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington
Health officials in Washington state have temporarily shut down shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor after several folks became sick from eating raw oysters.
The Washington State Department of Health announced the emergency closure for clams, oysters and mussels after illnesses were linked to oysters harvested on Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, 202...
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Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas To Eliminate Leprosy
Chile has officially eliminated leprosy, becoming the first country in the Americas and only the second in the world to reach that milestone, health officials announced.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) verified the achievement after confirming that Chile has not recorded a locally transmi...
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Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says
Middle and high school students spend nearly a third of the school day on their smartphones, undermining their education, a new study says.
The students checked their phones dozens of times, often looking at social media or entertainment, researchers reported March 9 in JAMA Network Open.
Researchers also found that frequent...
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