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Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media
More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a Rare but Serious Autoimmune Disorder, New Study Finds
In a new study, participants recently infected with COVID-19 were six times more likely to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the immune system attacks the nerves.
Adult ADHD Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
A new study finds adults with ADHD are nearly 3 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those without the condition.
Spread of Deadlier Mpox Strain in Africa Has CDC Concerned
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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The central African nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling a record number of cases of mpox, fueled by a strain with a higher death rate than the variant that spread in Europe and America in 2022.
Getting the DRC outbreak under control, and containi...
Plant-Based Diets Lower Risk of Heart Trouble, Cancer and Death
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Following a vegetarian or vegan diet might just buy you a longer, healthier life, a new review finds.
Staying away from meat was tied to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and early death, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS O...
Brain Decline, Dementia Common Among Older American Indians
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Higher rates of blood vessel-damaging conditions like hypertension or diabetes may be driving up rates of cognitive decline and dementia among older American Indians, new research shows.
The study found that 54% of American Indians ages 72 to 95 had some form of impairme...
Stroke, Migraine, Alzheimer's: Climate Change Will Likely Make Them Worse
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Climate change is likely to make brain conditions like stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis even worse, a new review warns.
The potential effects of a changing climate is likely to be substantial on a range of neurological conditions, ...
Immunotherapy Before and After Surgery Boosts Lung Cancer Survival
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Immunotherapy can boost the survival of early-stage lung cancer patients eligible for surgery when it’s combined with chemotherapy, a new clinical trial reports.
Those who got immunotherapy before and after surgery -- along with pre-surgical chemo -- had a 42% lower ri...
Cream Cheese From Aldi, Hy-Vee Stores Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Two major supermarket chains, Aldi and Hy-Vee, are recalling brands of cream cheese because of a potential risk for salmonella.
No actual illnesses linked to the products have yet been reported, but Hy-Vee said it's announcing the recall of Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread "ou...
Seeing Your Doctors Via Zoom? What's Behind Them Matters
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Telehealth has made it possible for doctors to deliver care from anywhere, but a professional-looking background helps patients feel more confident about their care and advice, a new study finds.
Even if doctors are miles away from the clinic or exam room, they should ma...
Mediterranean Diet Could Be a Stress-Buster, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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The Mediterranean diet has already been shown to be great for a person’s physical health, but new research finds that following the Mediterranean diet also can lift your mood.
People on the diet tended to have lower levels of anxiety and stress, researchers reported re...
PTSD Triples Odds for Teeth Grinding, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face more than triple the odds of bruxism, otherwise known as teeth grinding, a new study finds.
The small study of 76 Brazilian adults (38 diagnosed with PTSD and 38 without the condition) found much higher incidence of ...
Dreams Might Help You Process Bad Experiences
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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A good night’s sleep helps clear the cobwebs from your mind, and researchers now think they’ve figured out how dreaming helps.
A night spent dreaming appears to help people better process extreme events in their lives, as well as clear daily mundane things from their...
FDA Approves First Self-Test Collection Kit for HPV
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a kit that will allow women to collect their own vaginal sample for HPV screening, a move that could increase early detection in those at risk for cervical cancer.
Women will be able to swab themselves in privacy at a do...
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First Time in 5 Years
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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The relentless rise in deaths from drug overdose in the United States may finally have stalled: New data from 2023 show the first decline in such deaths since 2018.
"Statistics indicate there were an estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2023...
Avian Flu Virus Showing Up in NYC Wild Birds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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The H5N1 avian flu virus has been discovered in a small number of wild birds in New York City.
The highly infectious and severe virus was detected in fecal samples in six New York City birds representing four different species, according to a report published May 15 in t...
New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia in First Trimester
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help predict a woman's risk for the condition while she is in her first trimester, the test's maker said Wednesday.
It’s the first test in the United States...
Report Highlights Big Gaps in Cancer Outcomes Based on Race
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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U.S. cancer death rates are continuing to drop, falling by 33% between 1991 and 2020.
However, not all Americans are reaping the benefits from advances in cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research (AA...
Could a Low-Cal Keto Diet Help Ease Acne?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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In a small pilot study, some young women looking to lose weight on a low-calorie keto diet got an unexpected benefit: Their acne began to clear up.
“These findings represent an opportunity to control a skin disease that affects most teenagers and many adults at some po...
Pedal Power: Biking Could Help Prevent Knee Arthritis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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People who regularly ride bikes throughout their life are less likely to develop knee arthritis, a new study suggests.
Bicyclists are 17% less likely to have knee pain and 21% less likely to have symptoms of knee arthritis, compared to people who’ve never biked, resear...
Surgical Outcomes Better With More Women on Your Team
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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Heading for surgery? The ratio of women to men in the operating room could influence your recovery, new research shows.
Hospitals in Canada that had 35% or more surgeons and anesthesiologists who were female on staff tended to produce better outcomes for patients undergo...
Early Hints at a Gene Therapy Cure for Herpes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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An experimental gene therapy could one day provide a first-ever cure for genital and oral herpes, researchers report.
The gene therapy removed 90% or more of oral herpes infection in lab mice, and it also suppressed how much virus an infected animal shed, according to re...
One Key to Weight Loss for Men: Competing for Cash
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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A competitive game with a potential cash reward appeared to help overweight British men lose weight, researchers report.
The incentive was winning the "Game of Stones" -- a stone is a British measurement of body weight equal to 14 pounds -- and pocketing the equivalent o...