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Harder-to-Detect Breast Cancer Increasing in U.S. Women
A new report from the American Cancer Society finds a steep rise in lobular breast cancer between 2012 and 2021.
Rectal Bleeding Strongest Predictor of Colon Cancer Under 50
A new study finds patients under 50 who experience rectal bleeding are 8.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Both Sugary and Diet Drinks May Harm the Liver
In a new study, people who consumed higher amounts of both artificially sweetened and sugary drinks were at increased risk of a serious condition where fat builds up in the liver.
Deion Sanders Returns to Practice After Surgery for Blood Clots
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday he was undergoing surgery to treat ongoing blood clot issues, and less than a day after the procedure, returned to practice Wednesday.
The 58-year-old coach h...
Turns Out, There Are 5 Sleep Styles — And Each Affects Your Brain Differently
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests there’s more to sleep than how long you snooze each night. Your overall sleep pattern could shape your mood, brain function and even long-term health.
Researchers from Concordia University in Mont...
Sno Pac Recalls Frozen Spinach Sold Across the U.S.
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Minnesota-based company is recalling two types of organic frozen spinach sold nationwide because they may be contaminated with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious or even life-threatening illness.
The U.S...
Congo’s War Cuts Off Medicine to Hundreds of Health Facilities
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 200 health centers in eastern Congo are running out of essential medicine due to ongoing fighting and a lack of humanitarian aid, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned.
The organization said i...
Wildfire Smoke Might Damage Male Fertility
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wildfire smoke could be damaging men’s fertility, according to a new study.
Key measures of sperm quality appeared to drop among dozens of men participating in fertility treatments, researchers recently reported in th...
Increasing Number Of Pregnancies Affected By Heart Complications
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heart-related health problems might affect as many as 1 in 7 pregnancies, even among women without any prior heart disease, a new study says.
Researchers found a steady increase in heart-related health problems among more t...
Popular Painkiller Less Effective, More Risky Than Thought, Evidence Review Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A widely prescribed opioid painkiller is not all it’s cracked up to be, a new evidence review has concluded.
The opioid painkiller tramadol does little to reduce moderate to severe pain, according to results published...
Health Habits In 20s, 30s Can Have Dramatic Effect On Later Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The healthy habits people adopt and stick with in their 20s and 30s have a massive and direct impact on their risk of a heart attack or stroke decades later, a landmark study says.
Young adults who fail to keep heart-health...
Financial Toxicity Fatal For Some Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The financial hit from cancer care can prove fatal to some patients battling the dread disease, a new study says.
Patients whose credit rating drops after their cancer diagnosis are more likely to die fighting their maligna...
'Fun-Sized' Exercise Snacks Can Boost Fitness, Review Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — “Fun-sized” bits of exercise sprinkled throughout the day might help boost the fitness of inactive folks, a new evidence review says.
These exercise “snacks” — intentional short bursts of physi...
Don’t Eat These Hello Fresh Meals, Officials Warn
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat two types of Hello Fresh ready-made meals that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness.
The warning came Monday af...
Experts Warn The IV Hydration Craze May Be Putting You at Risk
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — IV hydration spas are popping up across the United States, offering pricey vitamin infusions that promise energy, detox or immune support, but experts warn the science doesn't back up those claims.
A study published ...
Halloween Candy Tips to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Halloween is all about costumes, candy and fun, but all that sugar can take a toll on your child’s teeth.
Dr. Cheen Loo, chair of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, shares wa...
Foster Farms Corn Dogs Recalled After At Least Five Injuries Reported
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Foster Poultry Farms is recalling more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dogs after wood fragments were found in the batter, causing injuries.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Ser...
Deaths From Accidents Related To Drug Use Rose 60% In Five Years
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More people are dying from accidents that occur while they’re using drugs, a new study says.
The death rate from unintentional injuries related to drug use rose nearly 60% between 2018 and 2023, researchers reported ...
More Patients Using GLP-1 Drugs Prior To Weight-Loss Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many more folks fighting excess weight are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Zepbound to cut pounds before undergoing bariatric surgery, a new study says.
The use of these drugs before surgery rose 16-fold among pati...
Bleeding Tied To Colon Cancer Risk Among Young Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Rectal bleeding could be a powerful early warning sign of colon cancer among younger adults, a new study says.
Such bleeding increased more than eightfold the odds of a colon cancer diagnosis among people younger than 50, ...
Rare, Dangerous Type Of Breast Cancer On The Rise In The U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay news) — A rare but dangerous form of breast cancer is on the rise in the United States, a new report says.
Lobular breast cancer rates are rising three times as fast as all other breast cancers combined, 2.8% per year versus 0.8% ...
Concussions Might Be Early Warning Sign For ALS, Study Argues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
But a new study argues the association might be the other way around, with concussions...
Training, Support Empowers Pediatricians In Peanut Allergy Prevention
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pediatricians can better help parents prevent peanut allergies if they are provided support that helps them follow national guidelines, a new study says.
Doctors were more likely to recommend early introduction of peanut-c...
