Who Are The Loneliest Americans?

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 4, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged Americans are most likely to feel the pinch of loneliness in their lives these days, a new AARP survey has found.

About 1 out of 4 U.S. adults 45 and older (40%) say they’re lonely, up from 35% in 2018 and...

People With Diabetes Face Dramatically Higher Odds Of Sudden Cardiac Death

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 4, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) —  Diabetes can be literally heart-stopping, a new study asserts.

People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have a dramatically higher risk of sudden cardiac death, which occurs when the heart stops beating, researche...

Poor Kidney Health Might Influence Dementia, Alzheimer's Risk

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 4, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your brain health might be linked to how well your kidneys are working, a new study says.

People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of proteins in their blood that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease, rese...

Background AI Scribe Can Help Doctors During Patient Visits

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 4, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that "eavesdrop" on patient visits can significantly cut down on doctors’ paperwork burden, a new study says.

Doctors using a AI scribe software to help document office visits cut th...

U.S. Skips World AIDS Day for the First Time in 37 Years

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For the first time in more than three decades, the United States did not take part in World AIDS Day on December 1, a major change from past years when the day was used to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and honor the millions of...

Chikungunya and Dengue Outbreak in Cuba Has Left 33 Dead, Officials Say

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A severe mosquito-borne virus outbreak in Cuba has led to dozens of deaths since midsummer, including many young children, health officials there have reported.

Cuba’s deputy health minister, Carilda Peña, sai...

Shingles Vaccine May Help Slow Dementia, New Study Finds

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A routine shingles shot may do more than prevent a painful rash. It could also support long-term brain health, new research shows.

In a study published Dec. 2 in the journal Cell, Stanford University researchers f...

White House Says Trump’s Imaging Looks Normal; Doctors Question the Testing

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The White House released new medical information about President Donald Trump on Monday, saying recent imaging tests showed he is in “excellent overall health.”

But some medical experts say the notice raised m...

A Common Scan Can Prevent Face Damage From Cosmetic Fillers

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cosmetic fillers are meant to enhance a person’s beauty, but can cause damage and deformity if applied incorrectly.

However, ultrasound scans can help doctors prevent these ugly side effects by precisely guiding trea...

Hallucinogens Linked To Mania, Bipolar Disorder

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A bad psychedelic trip might have long-term consequences for a person’s mood, researchers say.

Folks who land in the hospital due to hallucinogens are six times more likely to be diagnosed with mania within a few yea...

Body Shaming, Outdated Ideals Increase Injury Risk Among Female Athletes, Olympics Committee Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sports injuries among female athletes can be reduced by creating a safe, supportive environment for training and competition, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) panel has concluded.

Among many other physical safety r...

Asthma More Common Among Kids Whose Moms Have Eating Disorders

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women with an eating disorder are more likely to have children who suffer from asthma and wheezing, a new study says.

Eating disorders are associated with a 26% increased risk of school-age asthma and a 25% higher risk of ...

Common Painkillers Trick Doctors Into Misdiagnosing Heart Failure, Study Warns

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A painkiller alternative to opioids could be tricking doctors into misdiagnosing heart failure, a new study warns.

Drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin are frequently prescribed to treat nerve pain, researchers said.

Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Cancer?

• Richard Wender, MD, Professor and Chair, Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine and Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance HealthDay Reporters
• December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty.

Although hemorrhoids are usually harmless, some worry that they may be a sign of cancer. While certain symptoms of hemorrhoids, <...

Small Trial Shows Patients Controlled HIV Without Daily Meds For Months

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 2, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A small but closely watched study is giving researchers new optimism in the search for long-term HIV control, and possibly a cure.

For the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study, 10 people living with HIV took ...

FDA Memo Claims COVID Vaccine Tied to 10 Child Deaths

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 2, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A confidential internal memo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is creating new controversy around vaccine safety after an agency official said the COVID-19 vaccine may have played a role in the deaths of at least 10...

Britain Takes Even Bigger Bite Out of Sugar with Milk Drink Tax

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• December 2, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The United Kingdom is expanding its battle against high sugar consumption by including more drink products in its national sugar tax.

The U.K. Department of Health and Social Care announced the tax will be expanded to sweete...

WHO Issues First Guidance on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Obesity

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 2, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guideline on using GLP-1 medications to treat obesity.

The disease now affects more than 1 billion people worldwide and is tied to 3.7 million deaths in 2024.

Up to 1 in 4 Breast Cancers Occur in Women Under 50, Study Shows

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 2, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As many as 1 in 4 breast cancers occur in women younger than 50, a new study has found.

Among seven outpatient clinics in the New York region, 20% to 24% of breast cancers were found in women 18 to 49, according to results p...

Obesity Could Speed Alzheimer's Progression, Study Suggests

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 2, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Obesity might contribute to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.

Some blood markers associated with Alzheimer’s increased nearly twice as fast among people with obesity compared to people ...