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Limiting Sugar in the First 1,000 Days of Life May Guard Against Heart Disease
A new study suggests restricting sugar intake from conception to around 2 years of age may lower the risk of serious heart disease in adulthood.
Cavities + Gum Disease = Brain Risk?
New research links cavities and gum disease to an increased risk of stroke and possible white matter abnormalities in the brain.
90% of Americans at Risk for Newly Defined Health Condition Called CMK Syndrome
CMK syndrome links heart, kidney and metabolic risk factors and the American Heart Association says it’s extremely common in U.S. adults.
Could COVID mRNA Vaccines Boost Effectiveness of Cancer Immunotherapy?
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The mRNA technology powering some COVID vaccines may hold a surprising benefit for advanced cancer patients: a potential ability to "rev up" the immune system to better use immunotherapy medicines to attack tumors.
Prelimina...
U.S. Family Health Insurance Hits $27,000 Per Year as Costs Soar
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The cost of employer-provided health insurance has surged for a third straight year, with the annual cost of a family plan approaching $27,000, according to a new survey from the nonprofit KFF.
That’s the average one-y...
What Kim Kardashian’s Diagnosis Reveals About Brain Aneurysms
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Reality TV star, actress and mom Kim Kardashian, 45, disclosed in the season premiere of “The Kardashians” that a small aneurysm was detected in her brain.
An aneurysm occurs when a blood vessel wall weakens and ...
Bad Sleep Could Be A Warning Sign For Suicide Among Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Lousy sleep might be an early warning sign for suicide risk among teenagers, a new study says.
Teenagers who didn’t get enough sleep on school nights or suffered from interrupted sleep had a significantly higher risk o...
Fitness Apps Undermine Motivation For Some Users, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fitness and calorie counting apps are meant to boost people’s spirits, helping them become healthier by tracking their progress.
But many find them to be a complete downer and an utter detriment, a new study says.
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Divorce, Separation Might Increase Kids' Risk Of Psoriasis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A family riven by divorce or separation could triple the risk of a child developing psoriasis later in life, a new study says.
The severe stress caused by such family upheaval might tax a child’s immune system in ways ...
AI Outperforms Human Experts In Detecting Glaucoma
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) might be able to help doctors make glaucoma screening widely available, a new study says.
A trained AI program correctly identified patients with glaucoma 88% to 90% of the time, compared with 79...
LASIK Armed With 3D Eye Model Provides Better Vision Correction
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An advanced form of LASIK eye surgery that uses a virtual 3D model of a person’s eye appears to offer patients better vision, a new study says.
About 98% of eyes treated with the “wavelight plus” form of LA...
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Online Program Increases Lung Cancer Screening Rates
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More folks might get screened for lung cancer if they’re given the tools to educate themselves and make their own decisions, a new study says.
An online education program led to increased lung cancer screenings among a...
Measles Outbreak Spreads Beyond Utah-Arizona Border, 123 Cases Reported
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A growing measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border has spread to nearby communities, making it the nation’s second-largest this year, health officials confirmed.
At least 123 people have been infected, most lin...
Some Antidepressants Linked to Weight, Heart Health Changes
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Antidepressants are widely used to treat depression and anxiety, but a new study finds that some of these medications can cause noticeable changes in weight, heart rate and cholesterol levels.
The study, published Tuesday ...
Two Pet Food Brands Recall Products After Salmonella Concerns
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pet food manufacturers Foodynamics and Raw Bistro are recalling several dog and cat food products because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Salmonella can m...
Gum Disease May Raise Stroke Risk, Even Damage the Brain
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart.
Two new studies published Oct. 22 in Neurology Open Access linked gu...
Cataract Surgery Becoming An In-Office Procedure, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Imagine popping by your eye doctor’s office for a quick cataract surgery.
That appears to be the future for this vision-enhancing procedure, researchers reported Saturday at the American Academy of Ophthalmology&rsqu...
Any Drinking Can Cause Blood Pressure To Increase, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Any boozing can cause your blood pressure to go up, a new study shows.
Even slight increases in alcohol consumption are associated with higher blood pressure, researchers reported Oct. 22 in the Journal of the American...
Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — You may have seen recent news stories reporting that a national data investigation found that routine childhood vaccination is slipping across much of the United States, leaving classrooms and daycares with growing ga...
Pill Might Extend Survival Among Kids With Rare Bone Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kids with a rare bone cancer might live longer if prescribed a drug that blocks blood supply to tumors, researchers say.
The drug pazopanib (Votrient) extended the lives of a small group of kids with Ewing sarcoma, which c...
Understanding Autoimmune Neuromuscular Diseases: Signs, Causes & Treatment
- Brian Lin, PhD, Research Portfolio Director at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Autoimmune neuromuscular diseases may sound complex, but understanding them is the first step to getting the right care and support. Conditions such as Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), myasthenia gravis (MG), and inclus...
Doctors Overlooking A Common Symptom Of Autism, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Doctors aren’t checking for or treating a common symptom of autism, a new study says.
As many as 87% of autistic children have movement impairments like delays in crawling or walking, poor coordination, trouble with ...
Millions Left Out as Hospital Portals Lack Multiple Language Options
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patient portals have made it easier for millions of Americans to view test results, message their doctors and schedule virtual visits. But for the more than 25 million people in the U.S. who speak little English, these tools of...
