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Is Tamoxifen Alone a Viable Option for Women with Low-Risk DCIS Breast Cancer?
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.”
Uterine Fibroids May Signal Heart Trouble, Major Study Finds
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.
New Study: Acupuncture Shows Real Promise for Cancer ‘Brain Fog’
A new study finds acupuncture may help breast cancer survivors struggling with attention, memory and other cognitive problems.
Many Americans Say U.S. Health Care is in Trouble, Poll Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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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...
Popular Senior Activity Reduces Risk Of Knee Pain, Arthritis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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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.<...
Over-The-Counter Supplement Might Help Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An over-the-counter supplement called lipoic acid might help slow the loss of gray matter in the brains of people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a new clinical trial has found.
Lipoic acid did not improve patie...
Texture Scan Of Retina Might Reveal Silent Vision Loss Among Diabetics
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eye scans could soon be able to predict if a person with diabetes is at risk of losing their vision, thanks to results of a new lab rat study.
Early changes in the texture of the retina appear to be related to the onset o...
C-Section Risk Higher Among Sexual Minorities, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People who identify as a sexual minority are more likely to undergo a C-section birth, a new study reports.
Overall, sexual minority people had a 7% higher risk of requiring a Cesarean delivery, researchers report in the ...
Recall Issued for Breaded Chicken After Major Allergen Left Off Label
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec, 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Georgia-based Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.
The recall involves eight-piece cut, bone-in bread...
Most U.S. Teens Use YouTube and TikTok Daily, Pew Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Scrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.
A new report from the Pew Research Center found that most teens in the U.S. use YouT...
No Fluoride in Your Water? How to Protect Kids’ Teeth
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from adding fluoride to public water, dentists say parents may need to take extra steps to keep children&rsq...
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Most Americans Are Happy With Health Insurance, Poll Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most folks in the United States are happy with their health insurance, according to a new national poll, but many still struggle with denied claims, delays and rising costs.
The poll, conducted by NBC News Decision...
Childhood Behavioral Problems Are Straining Family Finances, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kids’ behavioral problems account for a growing chunk of their health care costs, a new study says.
Mental health, substance use and other behavioral health care made up about 40% of all health expenditures for U.S. c...
Love Can Help The Heart Heal, Evidence Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hearts are often associated with love, especially around Valentine’s Day.
That’s more relevant than you might think, a new evidence review says.
The support of a beloved partner can dramatically improve re...
COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Reduces Risk Of Preterm Birth
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who get the COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to have a preterm birth, a new study says.
Vaccination was also strongly associated with lower risk of hospitalization or intensive care treatment among expecting ...
Risk-Based Breast Cancer Screening Outperforms Annual Mammograms, Clinical Trial Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Tailoring breast cancer screening to a woman’s individual cancer risk might work better than annual mammograms, a new study says.
Women had breast cancers caught at an earlier, more treatable stage when assigned to ri...
Dad, Grandpa Might Be Taking A Dangerous Risk While Stoned, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Efforts to stop weed-impaired driving are ignoring the traffic risk posed by a stoned dad or grandpa, a new study says.
About 1 out of 5 (20%) people 50 and older who use weed reported they’d driven while high at leas...
Smartwatch System Helps Defuse Children's Temper Tantrums, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Parents can better defuse their kids’ temper tantrums with the help of AI-powered smartwatch monitoring, a new study says.
Smartwatch alerts of an impending tantrum helped parents swoop in within seconds, cutting by m...
Large Review Finds Limited Proof Behind Many Medical Cannabis Uses
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Medical marijuana is often seen as a safer, natural way to ease pain, anxiety or sleep issues. But a large new review suggests that for many of these uses, the science simply isn’t there.
It adds that a significant sha...
COVID Vaccines Cut ER Visits for Children, CDC Reports
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccines given to children last fall helped keep many out of emergency rooms (ER) and urgent care, new data shows.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that COVID vaccines reduced the r...
FDA Approves Two New Antibiotics to Treat Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Doctors now have new tools to fight gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection that has grown harder to treat over time.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new antibiotics: Zoliflodacin and ...
FDA Weighs Strongest Black Box Warning for COVID Vaccines
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering adding the strongest safety warning available to COVID-19 vaccines.
The move has alarmed many outside health experts, who say there is no scientific basis for the wa...
Too Much Drinking Contributes To Cancer Risk, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new evidence review offers some sobering info for folks preparing to raise more than a couple celebratory glasses during Christmas or New Year’s.
Alcohol significantly increases a person’s risk of developing a ...
