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29 Aug
Researchers Urge Caution: Popular Autism Therapies Lack Solid Proof
A large, new review of complementary and alternative treatments for autism finds the evidence for 19 popular therapies isn’t strong enough to recommend them with confidence.
28 Aug
Long-Term Study Offers Reassurance to Early Breast Cancer Survivors
The risk of developing a second primary cancer after being treated for early invasive breast cancer is only slightly higher than the general population, according to a new study.
27 Aug
Healthy Eating and Exercising May Be Lifesavers If You Drink Alcohol
A new study finds daily alcohol intake and binge drinking raise the risk of liver-related mortality, but following a healthy diet and exercising offer significant protection.
Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns
SUNDAY, Aug. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially deadly hazard: Toxic blue-green algae.
“Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, can be fatal to pets within minutes of exposure,” said Dr. A...
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Labor Day Mission: Build Social Ties Through Live Events
SATURDAY, Aug. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If your social life has been lived out in Zoom calls since the height of the pandemic, Labor Day weekend is prime time for a reboot.
Attending live events builds social connections and helps fight loneliness, just-published research affirms.
The findings — published online ...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- August 30, 2025
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At Least 95 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Eggs
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say.
Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs. ...
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CDC Scales Back Foodborne Illness Tracking
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials have cut back a long-running program that tracks foodborne illnesses in the United States.
The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, will now require state health departments to track only two pathogens — salmonella and Shiga toxin-pro...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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Louisiana Oysters Linked to Deadly Vibrio Outbreak, Officials Warn
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two people have died after eating raw oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, Louisiana health officials confirmed.
The oysters were harvested in Louisiana and served at two restaurants — one in Louisiana and another in Florida. In addition to the two ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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Shingles Vaccine Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The shingles vaccine not only protects against the painful skin infection, but also might provide heart health benefits, a new study says.
Shingles vaccination also appears to lower a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke, according to an evidence review presented Thursday at the Euro...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Hormone Therapy For Menopause Might Provide Memory Boost
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hormone therapy for menopause might be able to boost memory, a new study says.
What’s more, the specific type of hormone therapy used by a woman during and after menopause can have different effects on her memory, researchers found.
Women using estradiol patches or gels had better ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Good Sleep, Eating Right Tied To Better Mental Well-Being Among Young Adults
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study.
Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand, researchers said.
Eating more fruits a...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Skipping Breakfast? Beware Broken Bones, Study Says
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, and a new study says that’s absolutely true as far as bone health is concerned.
Folks who skip breakfast have a greater risk of broken bones from osteoporosis, researchers reported Aug. 28 in the Journal of the Endocrine Soc...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Plant-Based Diet Protects Against Multiple Chronic Illnesses
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Shifting to a plant-based diet can help keep people from being plagued by multiple health problems as they age, a new study says.
People whose diets included more veggies, fruits, whole grains, legumes and plant-based foods had 32% lower odds of developing two or more chronic illnesses, resear...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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Common Pain Meds Could Be Contributing To Antibiotic Resistance
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Common over-the counter painkillers might be quietly fueling antibiotic resistance, a new study warns.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen appear to enhance mutations in E. coli, making the common bacteria more resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin, researchers reported in ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 29, 2025
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CDC Director Susan Monarez Fired Less Than a Month Into Role
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Susan Monarez is out as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — less than one month after taking the role.
The White House fired her after she refused to quit amid pressure to change vaccine policy, according to The Washington Post.
The De...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines, But Fewer People Will Be Eligible
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season but has restricted who can receive them.
This marks the most limited federal policy since the shots first became available.
The updated vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax targe...
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- August 28, 2025
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School Connection May Protect Teens From Depression Linked To Bullying
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Teens who feel connected to their school may be better protected from depression linked to bullying, new research suggests.
The study — published in the journal BMC Public Health — analyzed data from 2,175 adolescents born in large U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000. ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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A Sense Of Purpose Can Protect Brain Health In Aging
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Having a sense of purpose in life is not only personally fulfilling, but might also protect your brain against the ravages of dementia, a new study says.
People who reported a higher sense of purpose in life had about 28% lower odds of mild cognitive impairment or dementia, researchers repor...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 28, 2025
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Fatty Foods Might Contribute To Childhood Asthma
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fatty foods might contribute to asthma in children, a new study says.
Fats found in certain foods are linked to neutrophilic asthma, a non-allergic type of asthma triggered by microbial and bacterial proteins, researchers reported Aug. 27 in the journal Science Translational Medicine
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 28, 2025
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CPR In Space? Best Method Identified, Researchers Say
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As humans begin to colonize space, it’s inevitable that some will suffer a cardiac arrest.
Space CPR conducted in weightlessness will be crucial to save their lives – and researchers say they’ve now come up with a better method.
Automatic chest compression carried out...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 28, 2025
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Middle-Aged Folks At Risk For Irregular Heartbeat, Especially If They Don't Work Out
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged folks who don’t exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says.
Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased risk for irregular heartbeat disorders, also known as arrhythmias, according to findin...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 28, 2025
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GLP-1 Drugs Are Good For Climate Change, Heart Study Says
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound don’t just enable people to drop pounds — they also are helping save the planet, a new study says.
These drugs translate into decreased greenhouse gas emissions when used to help heart failure patients lose weight, researche...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 28, 2025
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Diet, Exercise Protect Liver Health From Alcohol Damage, Study Says
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey?
Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says.
A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protect your liver at least partially from the harmful effects of alcohol, r...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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