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Eating More Fruit May Lower Your Risk of Developing Tinnitus – That Constant Ringing in the Ears
A new study finds certain foods may lower the risk of developing tinnitus, or constant ringing in the ears. But researchers found overall diet quality has little influence.
“Alarming” Rise in Gestational Diabetes Over the Past Decade, New Study Finds
Gestational diabetes jumped 36% in the U.S. from 2016 to 2024, according to researchers. What’s driving the increase? The senior author shares his answer.
Study: Statins May Offer Lifesaving Benefits for All Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
In a large new study, statins significantly lowered the risk of death and major heart events in people with type 2 diabetes — regardless of their heart risk level.
Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the U.S. — Here's What You Can Do
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The holiday season brought a massive spike in influenza cases across the U.S.
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the virus is spreading rapidly, with some regions repo...
Popular Dog Treats Recalled in 7 States Over Salmonella Risk
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dog owners in seven states are being warned to check their pantries after a recall was issued for certain dog treats that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall, announced Dec. 24 by Consumers Supply Distrib...
Cosmetic Surgery Chains Use Misleading Ads to Market Risky Procedures, Experts Say
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Glossy social media ads promising "lunchtime fat removal" and "freckle-sized" scars draw thousands of patients to cosmetic surgery chains.
But a growing number of lawsuits and patient deaths suggest these claims often h...
Tatiana Schlossberg, Environmental Journalist and JFK’s Granddaughter, Dies at 35
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with cancer.
She was 35.
"Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She wil...
One Treatment Is Better For Women With Clogged Arteries, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The best treatment for clogged arteries might be different for women than men, a new study says.
Females with heart disease are often treated with stenting, a procedure in which a tiny wire-mesh tube is slipped inside a block...
Internal Body Clock Linked To Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Sleep problems might be an early warning sign of dementia, a new study says.
Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are tied to an increased risk of dementia, researchers reported Dec. 29 in the journal Neu...
Smaller Doses Of Peanut Effective Against Allergy, Study Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You might not need high doses of peanut to help your child overcome their food allergy, a new study suggests.
Smaller doses can help kids build up their allergic resistance to peanut, with fewer side effects than larger amoun...
AI Could Help Make Liposuction Safer, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Considering some plastic surgery as part of a New Year’s makeover?
A newly developed AI model is promising to make liposuction a safer procedure by accurately predicting blood loss among patients.
Overall, the AI ...
GLP-1 Drugs Help Quell Asthma Among Teens Who Are Overweight or Obese
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Severe asthma attacks can be cut in half among teens with excess weight by taking cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.
Half as many teens needed asthma treatment at an emergency room if ...
Opioid Use Among Pregnant Women Shows Alarming Rise, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Twice as many expecting mothers are using opioids as there were a decade ago, a new study says.
The rate of opioid use during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2020, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Addict...
Veterans Affairs Chief on Harassment: 'Behavior is Either Acceptable or It is Not'
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 31, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is drafting vets and survivors, caregivers and health workers, as well as visitors to VA centers nationwide in a war on sexual harassment and assault.
"There is no wrong door ...
Why Your Gut May Stall Out And What To Do About It
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 31, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Does it sometimes feel like your supper is sitting like a boulder in your gut?
You may have a condition called gastroparesis.
About 1 in 4 people have symptoms of the disorder, which causes the stomach to empty slow...
Doubting Your Doubts May Help You Stick to Big Life Goals, Research Shows
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When people start doubting whether they can reach an important life goal, it often feels like a sign to give up.
But a new study suggests questioning those doubts can actually strengthen commitment.
The research...
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Raw Oysters Sickens 64 in 22 States
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are warning seafood lovers to think twice before eating raw oysters amid a salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in more than 20 states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said...
Passengers' Brain Signals May Help Self-Driving Cars Make Safer Choices
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cars from companies like Tesla already promise hands-free driving, but recent crashes show that today’s self-driving systems can still struggle in risky, fast-changing situations.
Now, researchers say the next safety ...
Study Finds Wildfire Smoke Releases More Harmful Gases Than Expected
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wildfires may be sending far more harmful pollution into the air than scientists once believed, according to new research.
A study published Dec. 29 in Environmental Science & Technology, a journal of the Ameri...
Head Injuries Linked To Suicide Risk, Researchers Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A serious knock on the noggin might substantially increase a person’s risk of suicide, a new study says.
People who’ve sustained a head injury are 21% more likely to attempt suicide than those without such an in...
Early IBD Linked To Changes In Gut Bacteria, Evidence Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Early changes in a person's gut bacteria might herald the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new evidence review has found.
This finding could help doctors diagnose IBD earlier, and, researchers added, potentially...
Where A Senior Lives Can Hinder Their Recovery From A Broken Hip, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Where a senior resides might factor into whether they lose their independence to a broken hip, a new study says.
Elderly folks are less able to return home following a fall-related hip fracture if they live in a poorer neig...
Visiting Abroad In The Coming Year? Antibiotics Becoming Less Effective Against Traveler's Diarrhea, Study Warns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Planning some international travel as one of your New Year’s resolutions?
Then be forewarned: Traveler’s diarrhea is becoming harder to treat.
The antibiotics typically used to treat traveler’s diarr...
