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11 Dec
Everyday Moves That Spike — or Reduce — Low Back Pain
Researchers look at how 10 common activities affect low back pain over the short and long term.
10 Dec
New Study Links Agent Orange to Rare Blood Cancer in Vietnam Vets
A landmark study finds Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange face a significantly higher risk of developing myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers hope this finding helps veterans get the health and disability benefits they’ve been denied for 50 years.
09 Dec
Do GLP-1 Drugs Affect Cancer Risk? New Study Says Probably Not
A review of 48 clinical trials on GLP-1 safety suggests the popular meds probably have little to no effect on cancer risk.
Smokers Who Vape More Likely To Quit Or Cut Back, Study Argues
FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Smokers who use cigarettes and vape devices interchangeably might not be doing themselves as much of a disservice as once feared, a new study says.
These "dual users" are more likely to eventually quit smoking than people who smoke without vaping, researchers reported Dec. 10 in the journal
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Virtual Nursing Doesn't Deliver, Hospital Nurses Say
FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Virtual nurses aren’t an effective way to help hospitals deal with a lack of staffing, a new study says.
Hospitals struggling to attract and retain nurses are trying out virtual nursing programs, in which nurses in remote locations rely on video and messaging technologies to keep tabs on...
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Improved Bionic Hand Has A Mind Of Its Own, Researchers Say
FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The best way to improve amputees’ control over a bionic hand is to give the hand a mind of its own, a new study argues.
A bionic hand that’s controlled by an artificial intelligence (AI) program, but under the direction of the amputee, provides the best approximation of normal hand...
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New 15-Minute Test For Hepatitis C Paves Way For Same-Day Treatment
FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University.
The test will allow doctors to diagnose infections during an office visit and kickstart patients’ treatment before they leave, researchers said.
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Suicide Deaths Fell Slightly in 2024, CDC Reports
THURSDAY, Dec. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. suicide rate dipped slightly in 2024, offering a small but hopeful improvement after years of increases, according to new provisional data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A little over 48,800 people died by suicide last year, about 500 fewer than in 2...
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FDA Reviewing RSV Drugs for Infants, Though No Safety Issues Found
THURSDAY, Dec. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal regulators have begun a safety review of two RSV medicines used to protect infants, even though no safety problems have been reported.
The review covers Beyfortus (from Sanofi and AstraZeneca) and Enflonsia (from Merck), both monoclonal antibodies that help shield babies from respira...
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