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Study of the World’s Oldest Person Reveals Secrets to Longevity
Researchers unlock the molecular secrets behind Spanish supercentenarian who lived 117 years free of cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
Surprising Surge in Memory Struggles Among U.S. Adults Under 40
"Challenges with memory and thinking have emerged as a leading health issue reported by U.S. adults," especially those under 40, according to the author of a new study in the journal Neurology.
Severe Pregnancy Nausea Linked to Major Mental Health Risks
A new study finds women with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, are more than 50% more likely to develop 13 serious mental health conditions.
Tylenol Refutes Old Post as Pregnancy Safety Debate Resurfaces
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The maker of Tylenol is pushing back against resurfaced claims that its popular pain reliever is unsafe for pregnant women.
Kenvue, the parent company of Tylenol, issued a statement Thursday after an old and now-deleted 201...
New World Screwworm Parasite Detected in Northern Mexico Near U.S. Border
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A dangerous parasite once eliminated in the United States has been detected in northern Mexico, close to the U.S. border.
Mexico’s agriculture ministry confirmed Sunday that an 8-month-old cow in Nuevo León tes...
Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease in Early Trial
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new gene therapy has shown promise in slowing the progression of Huntington’s disease, according to early trial results released Wednesday.
In a Phase 1/2 study, patients given a high dose of UniQure’s experim...
Sprout Organics Widens Recall of Baby Food Pouches for Possible Lead
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sprout Organics has widened its recall of 3.5-ounce Sweet Potato, Apple & Spinach pouches because some lots may contain elevated levels of lead.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall, first announc...
Dangerous TikTok Challenge Still Active, Five Years Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers and young adults are still harming themselves as part of a social media challenge that’s now five years old.
The Benadryl Challenge, which started in 2020 on TikTok, has spread to other social media platform...
Early MS Patients Fare Worse If They Eat Junk Food
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-processed foods could be making matters worse for people in the early throes of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study says.
Higher consumption of ultra-processed eats is linked to more frequent relapses in early MS pat...
Backup Cameras Save Kids' Lives, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The number of kids hurt or killed by a reversing car dramatically dropped after backup cameras were required in new vehicles, according to a new study.
Cases of children severely injured by a car in reverse fell by half fol...
Routine Community Screening Catches Undiagnosed Asthma
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Routine screening can help find kids who are suffering from undiagnosed asthma in communities with high levels of the breathing disorder, a new study says.
Asthma screening during well-child visits found that more than two-...
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COVID-19 Damage To Sense Of Smell Long-Lasting And Subtle, Study Suggests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A COVID-19 infection might blunt a person’s sense of smell for years afterward, but so subtly they might not even notice it, a new study says.
In all, 4 out of 5 people who reported that COVID had altered their sense ...
Longevity Secrets From The World's Oldest Person
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Maria Branyas Morera was the oldest living person in the world when she died at 117 in August 2024, and she passed with one fervent wish.
“Señora Branyas told us: ‘Please study me so I can help others,&rs...
Are Your Fruits & Veggies Hiding Pesticides? New Study Says Yes
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eating fruits and vegetables is key to good health, but a new study suggests that choosing produce with higher pesticide residues may boost the amount of these chemicals leaching into the body.
Researchers linked the type...
Measles Outbreak Spreads in Arizona-Utah Border Communities
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — One of the largest measles outbreaks in decades is spreading along the Arizona-Utah border, with dozens of confirmed cases among unvaccinated children.
Southwest Utah has reported 27 cases so far, nearly all in unvaccinat...
Syphilis in Newborns Keeps Rising, Despite Drop in Adult STI Cases
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) declined in U.S. adults last year, but syphilis passed from mothers to newborns continued to climb, new federal data shows.
Tentative numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Contro...
Kids’ Eyes Getting Worse? Air Pollution May Be to Blame
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution is known to raise the risk of heart disease, strokes and breathing problems, but new research suggests it may also harm something else: kids’ vision.
In a study of nearly 30,000 schoolchildren in Tianj...
Heart Disease Remains Top Killer Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease remains the world’s top killer, causing 1 in every 3 deaths around the globe, a new study says.
Worldwide, the number of heart-related deaths has risen sharply, climbing to 19.2 million in 2023 from 13...
Implant Treats Blood Pressure Problems Among Spinal Injury Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with spinal cord injuries sometimes suffer from blood pressure problems, as their brain loses the ability to manage the body’s blood pressure.
This leaves them vulnerable to blood pressure drops that cause fa...
New Pill Treats Menopause Hot Flashes Without Hormones
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An experimental pill can significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats for women after menopause, a new clinical trial has determined.
Elinzanetant produced a nearly 74% reduction in the frequency and severity of thes...
Sunny Seniors Can Bounce Back From Poor Well-Being
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The march of time may be relentless, but aging is not entirely hopeless if you have the right mindset, according to a Canadian study.
Seniors who lose a step health-wise are capable of regaining their well-being, research...
Lights Are Dimming For America's Brain Power, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of Americans appear to be losing their brain power, particularly younger adults, a new study says.
The U.S. has experienced a sharp increase in adults experiencing serious problems with memory, concentrat...
Skin-To-Skin 'Kangaroo' Care Boosts Preemies' Brain Development
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Skin-to-skin contact might help kick-start brain development in preterm babies, a new study says.
Preemies born before 32 weeks showed stronger development in brain regions tied to emotion and stress regulation if they re...
