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When grandparents pitch in to help take care of their grandkids, mom and dad feel the benefits big time, but researchers say there may be a small drawback for their little ones.
In a new study, women with very early-stage DCIS breast cancer taking tamoxifen alone had higher recurrence rates than researchers expected. But they say the incidence of invasive breast cancer was still low at 5 years, suggesting tamoxifen alone may be an option in “carefully selected patients.”
In a new study, women with uterine fibroids had an 81% higher risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event within 10 years.
FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Using a nerve blocker before surgery to correct cleft palate can reduce or eliminate the need to prescribe infants opioids to manage post-procedure pain, a new study says.
A nerve block administered to a nerve that provides ...
FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Psychiatric conditions as varied as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might be driven by very similar genetic underpinnings, a new study says.
Mental health problems can be sorted into five general genetic categories,...
FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A recently approved injectable eczema drug provides quick itch relief to patients with the maddening skin disease, a new study says.
Nemolizumab (Nemluvio) relieved itchiness within two days for three times as many patients ...
FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Depression and anxiety are linked to a higher risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke, and researchers now think they know why.
These mood disorders appear to drive brain activity and nervous system responses that pla...
FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new risk score can help predict which pancreatic cancer survivors are more likely to suffer a recurrence of their cancer, researchers said.
The score could help better manage the follow-up care for patients who’ve ha...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new safety warning for Depo-Provera, a widely used birth control shot made by Pfizer, alerting patients to a possible risk for a type of brain tumor called meningioma.
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THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People who are already at risk for heart disease may see the biggest health benefit from cutting back on saturated fat, according to a new review.
The analysis — published Dec. 16 in the journal Annals of Interna...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring the street drug fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction.
The order, signed Dec. 15, said fentanyl production and trafficking threaten U.S. national security and ...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repair and regrow tooth enamel.
The breakthrough could come to the aid of a problem affecting many worldwide ...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heart attacks, lung problems and other illnesses spiked within three months of the Los Angeles wildfires early this year, a new study reports.
ER visits for heart attacks rose by 46% at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followin...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s beside the point to debate whether vaping or nicotine pouches can be more healthy than smoking a cigarette, a major new report argues.
Nicotine is toxic to the heart and blood vessels regardless of how it’...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cheese is frequently featured in holiday gatherings, whether it’s grandma’s cheese ball, a fancy baked Brie or a cheese-laden gift basket.
Who knew all these holiday treats might be saving people’s brain ...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Grieving friends and family of homicide victims or missing people often feel pressure these days to participate in true crime podcasts or documentaries, in hopes their testimonials will help catch the killer.
But this rela...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Young adults are inheriting a world filled with turmoil and unrest, and this instability is leaving its mark on their mental and emotional health.
A single half-hour course, however, could help them feel less anxious and d...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each individual patient.
The test applies different antibiotics to bacteria found in urine sampl...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some of the nation’s biggest retailers are receiving stern warning letters after regulators found recalled baby formula still being sold weeks after it was pulled for safety concerns.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administ...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Flu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that New York City an...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rescinded its long-standing advice on universal hepatitis B vaccination of newborns.
Under the new policy, parents of babies born to mothers who test negative for ...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, according to a new poll.
The data, released Dec. 15 by Gallup Inc., showed that 29% of adults consider the b...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Gardening is a favorite pastime of seniors, working the soil to create beautiful flower beds and lush gardens full of delicious vegetables.
But this yardwork also has hidden benefits for older folks, a new study reveals.<...