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02 Dec
Study: Going to Bed at the Same Time Each Night Lowers Blood Pressure
A new study finds having a consistent bedtime significantly lowers blood pressure, especially at night.
01 Dec
Invasive Breast Cancer Rising in Younger Women, Study Finds
A new study finds an increasing number of women 18-49 years old are being diagnosed with breast cancer, and most of the cases are invasive.
26 Nov
GLP-1 Medications Linked to Higher Rates of Chronic Cough
A new study finds people taking GLP-1 drugs are up to 29% more likely to develop a chronic cough – even if they aren’t diagnosed with acid reflux.
Chikungunya and Dengue Outbreak in Cuba Has Left 33 Dead, Officials Say
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, said on state TV that 33 people have died from chikungunya and dengue sin...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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Shingles Vaccine May Help Slow Dementia, New Study Finds
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 found that adults who received the shingles vaccine were less likely to...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 3, 2025
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A Common Scan Can Prevent Face Damage From Cosmetic Fillers
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 treatment to dissolve poorly placed fillers that are blocking blood vessel...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 3, 2025
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Hallucinogens Linked To Mania, Bipolar Disorder
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 years, according to results published Dec. 2 in the journal PLOS Medi...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 3, 2025
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Body Shaming, Outdated Ideals Increase Injury Risk Among Female Athletes, Olympics Committee Says
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 recommendations, an environment free of body shaming, idealized body ty...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 3, 2025
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Asthma More Common Among Kids Whose Moms Have Eating Disorders
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 preschool wheeze, researchers reported Dec. 2 in the journal Thora...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 3, 2025
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Common Painkillers Trick Doctors Into Misdiagnosing Heart Failure, Study Warns
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.
But a side effect of these drugs is fluid retention, causing a person...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 3, 2025
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Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Cancer?
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, colorectal cancer, and anal cancer do o...
- 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
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- December 3, 2025
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Small Trial Shows Patients Controlled HIV Without Daily Meds For Months
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 a mix of experimental immunotherapies, including an HIV vaccine. After...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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FDA Memo Claims COVID Vaccine Tied to 10 Child Deaths
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 children.
The memo, which was obtained by The New York Time...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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Britain Takes Even Bigger Bite Out of Sugar with Milk Drink Tax
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 sweetened milk-based beverages, including pre-packaged flavored milks and mi...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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WHO Issues First Guidance on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Obesity
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.
The new recommendations reflect a major change in how obesity is vie...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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Up to 1 in 4 Breast Cancers Occur in Women Under 50, Study Shows
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 presented Monday at the Radiological Society of North America’s a...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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Obesity Could Speed Alzheimer's Progression, Study Suggests
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 who didn't have obesity, according to results presented today at the R...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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Men's Beer Bellies Could Pose Special Risk to Heart
TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — That beer belly a guy’s toting around could mean trouble for his heart, a new study says.
Said belly fat is linked to changes in heart structure that can contribute to heart failure, researchers reported Monday at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting in Chicag...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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Quick Treatment of Head Injury Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who overlook a concussion might find themselves at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease down the line, a new study says.
Receiving prompt treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the later risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 41%, researchers recently reported in...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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Science Explains Why You Wince When Watching Another's Pain
TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ever wonder why you instinctively wince when you see physical harm come to a TV or movie character on screen?
There’s a scientific explanation for why we flinch when watching painful events, even though we know it’s not real, researchers reported Nov. 26 in the journal Nature
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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FDA Tells Consumers to Toss 19 Cookware Items That May Contain Lead
MONDAY, Dec. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A growing list of pots and pans is now considered unsafe, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging folks to check their kitchens and get rid of them right away.
In a new alert, the agency said 19 cookware products, all made outside the United States, may release dangerous level...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 1, 2025
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Global Measles Cases Surge as Vaccination Rates Fall, WHO Warns
MONDAY, Dec. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Between 2000 and 2024, global measles deaths fell by 88%, saving an estimated 58 million lives, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.
But now the virus is spreading again in places that had once pushed it to the brink: A sign that too many children are now missing their rou...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 1, 2025
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FDA Pulls Plan to Require Asbestos Testing in Talc-Based Cosmetics
MONDAY, Dec. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Talc-based makeup and powders will not go through new asbestos testing requirements after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chose to pull back a proposed rule last week.
The decision surprised health advocates, who have pushed for stronger oversight because asbestos is a dangerous con...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 1, 2025
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