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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.
08 Dec
Two New Studies Find Strong Link Between Epilepsy and Depression
Depression not only makes epilepsy harder to treat but may also raise the risk of developing it, new research finds.
05 Dec
Are Politics Shaping America’s Trust in Cancer Science?
A new national survey finds the majority of U.S. adults report having a high level of trust in scientists when it comes to cancer information, but the results also suggest politics do play a role.
AI Can Improve Epilepsy Treatment, Experts Argue
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve treatment of epilepsy by connecting the dots in complex cases, a new study says.
AI helped identify patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who might benefit from surgery, and it highlighted missing tests and evaluations that could better guide pa...
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U.S. ERs Are Failing Sickle Cell Patients In Pain, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. emergency rooms are failing patients in severe pain from a sickle cell disease crisis, a new study says.
Only 1 in 3 patients in an ER for sickle cell crisis receive opioid painkillers within the first hour as treatment guidelines recommend, researchers reported Saturday in Orlando at ...
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- December 10, 2025
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TikTok Videos On Gout Misleading, Inaccurate, Experts Say
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Gout patients shouldn’t trust TikTok videos for advice on managing their condition, a new study says.
Most videos portray gout flares as a personal choice that can be alleviated through a healthy diet and less booze, researchers reported today in the journal Rheumatology Advances ...
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- December 10, 2025
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Do Energy Drinks Increase Stroke Risk? One Patient's Story
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Energy drinks might give you wings, unleash the beast or fuel your grind — but chugging too many might pose a serious stroke risk, doctors warn.
An otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s with a daily eight-can habit found out the hard way, according to a case study published Dec. 9 ...
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Uterine Fibroids Linked To Women's Heart Disease Risk
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Uterine fibroids could be an early warning flag for heart disease among women, a new study says.
Women diagnosed with uterine fibroids have a more than 80% higher risk of developing heart disease, researchers reported today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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- December 10, 2025
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Mango May Support Weight and Blood Sugar, New Research Shows
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Whether you slice mango and eat it plain, sprinkle it with tajín, toss it into a salad or blend it into a smoothie, new research suggests this tropical fruit may offer more than great flavor.
Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology reviewed 29 studies published between 201...
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- December 9, 2025
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New National Guidelines Aim to Cut Infections in Nursing Homes
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Infections are a major concern in nursing homes, where many residents are older, recovering from illness or living with long-term health conditions.
Germs like drug-resistant bacteria, viruses that cause flu and COVID can spread quickly in these settings and can be life-threatening.
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- December 9, 2025
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More Parents Refuse Vitamin K Shot for Newborns, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More parents are saying no to vitamin K shots for their newborns, and experts warn babies could be at serious risk.
A study published Dec. 8 in JAMA found that refusal of vitamin K, a shot given shortly after birth to prevent dangerous bleeding, has skyrocketed in recent years.
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- December 9, 2025
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Some Blood Pressure Pills Recalled for Possible Contamination
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A widely used blood pressure medication is being pulled from shelves after testing suggested some batches may contain traces of other drugs.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has recalled several lots of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets (sold under the brand name Ziac), according to ...
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- December 9, 2025
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Want To Avoid Having A Troublesome Teen? Get Boys Involved In Youth Sports, Study Says
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Worried your boy is going to be a difficult teen, in constant friction with parents, teachers and other authority figures?
Get him involved in sports, a new study suggests.
Boys who participated in organized sports between 6 to 10 years of age were less likely to show signs of opposition...
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- December 9, 2025
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Climate Change Might Dull Children's Intellectual Growth
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Climate change could pose a threat to children’s intellectual development, a new study says.
Kids growing up under higher-than-usual temperatures – average temps above 86 degrees Fahrenheit – are less likely to meet developmental milestones for literacy and mathematics, resea...
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- December 9, 2025
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Older Caregivers' Loneliness Relieved By An Unlikely Source, Study Reveals
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Lonely caregivers might find solace from an unexpected source — the internet.
Staying connected through the internet can help older caregivers feel less lonely and cope better with the stress of caring for ailing family or friends, researchers recently reported in the journal JMIR Ag...
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- December 9, 2025
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Pandemic School Closures Linked To More Mental Health Problems Among Kids
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — School closures are linked to significant mental health problems – depression, anxiety, ADHD – among children during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reports.
Kids whose schools reopened sooner during the pandemic had lower rates of mental health problems than those whose schools...
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- December 9, 2025
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Timing Is Everything In Cancer Immunotherapy, Experts Say
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer survival might depend on what time of day you get your treatment, a new study says.
Lung cancer patients who received IV immunotherapy doses earlier in the day tended to live longer, according to results published online Dec. 8 in the journal Cancer.
Getting immunotherapy...
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- December 9, 2025
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Agent Orange Linked To Rare Bone Marrow Cancers
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Soldiers exposed to the Vietnam War-era defoliant Agent Orange have a higher risk of a rare form of bone marrow cancer, a major new study has found.
The study found that people exposed to Agent Orange face a higher risk of developing myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow cancer that de...
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- December 9, 2025
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Two Deaths Linked to Rabies-Infected Kidney Transplant
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A rare case of rabies linked to an organ transplant has resulted in two deaths, federal health officials announced.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that a man in Idaho became infected with rabies after a skunk scratched his leg in October 2024.
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- December 8, 2025
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210,000 Portable Power Banks Sold on Amazon Recalled After Fire Reports
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A popular portable phone charger sold online has been recalled after reports that it can overheat and catch fire, federal officials said.
The recall covers about 210,000 INIU-branded lithium-ion power banks sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, according to the U.S. Consumer Produc...
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- December 8, 2025
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Do Not Eat Wild Mushrooms, Officials Warn After Poisonings Turn Deadly
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — California health officials are warning people not to collect or eat wild mushrooms after a toxin found in some types poisoned nearly two dozen people and killed one.
The California Poison Control System reported 21 cases linked to a toxin called amatoxin, found in a mushroom known as the death...
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- December 8, 2025
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Educational Video Game Helps Kids Learn Science, Study Finds
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Video games often have a bad reputation as being a distraction, but a new study suggests they may help kids build important science skills.
University of Georgia researchers created an educational video game that helps elementary school students learn about the human body, health and how to use...
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- December 8, 2025
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Air Pollution Undermines Health Benefits Of Exercise, Evidence Says
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution can undermine some of the health benefits active folks expect to derive from regular exercise, a new study says.
The protective effect exercise should have on people’s risk of death was cut by half among those living in areas with heavy air pollution, researchers reported re...
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- December 8, 2025
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