Trump Calls Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2025
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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 ...

New Bio-Inspired Gel Helps Tooth Enamel Grow Back

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2025
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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 ...

L.A. Wildfires Linked To ER Surge In Heart Attacks, Lung Ailments

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2025
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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...

Vapes Or Cigs, Doesn't Matter — Nicotine Is Toxic To Heart Health, Experts Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2025
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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’...

High-Fat Cheese, Cream Might Protect Brain Against Dementia

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2025
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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 ...

The Dark Side Of True Crime Reporting

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2025
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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...

Anxious, Depressed About An Uncertain World? Training Can Help You Cope, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2025
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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...

New Rapid Test IDs Bacteria Involved In Urinary Tract Infections, Possibly Improving Treatment

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2025
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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...

FDA Slams Retailers for Keeping Recalled Infant Formula on Shelves

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 17, 2025
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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...

Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 17, 2025
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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...

CDC Officially Moves Away From Universal Hepatitis B Shot at Birth

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 17, 2025
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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 ...

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 ...

Doctors Deliver 'Miracle' Baby While Removing 22-Pound Ovarian Cyst

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 17, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ryu Lopez is quite literally a miracle baby.

Ryu developed completely outside his mother’s uterus, resting on his mother’s vital organs in what doctors called a very rare abdominal ectopic pregnancy.

Doc...

Air Pollution Linked To Autoimmune Diseases Like Lupus, Arthritis, Experts Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 17, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution might play a role in people’s risk for developing autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, a new study says.

People exposed to particle air pollution had higher levels of anti-nuclear a...