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A Good Night’s Sleep Is a Powerful Weapon During Cold and Flu Season
A sleep specialist from the Cleveland Clinic explains why sleep is important to boosting your immunity while common respiratory illnesses surge in the U.S.
Juicing May Harm Your Gut Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds
A new study finds juice cleanses may increase inflammation-linked bacteria in the gut and mouth.
Menthol vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes: One Type May Be More Life-Threatening
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds menthol cigarettes increase the risk of death from all causes more than non-menthol smokes.
Prostate Cancer Screening Hits the Streets With the 'Man Van'
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2025
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TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A mobile "Man Van" screening program detected dozens of prostate cancer cases in disadvantaged neighborhoods of London, researchers report.
A team led by Dr. Masood Moghul of Royal Marsden Hospital in London reported its fi...
Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2025
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Newborns are more likely to be born sickly if their moms are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, a new study says.
A woman's exposure to air pollution during the last month of pregnancy can increase their newborn’s risk of landing in a neonatal intensive car...
Black Children Less Likely To Get Gene Tests for Neuro Disorders
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2025
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TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) --Extensive genetic testing is recommended for all children with epilepsy, unexplained developmental delays, autism and other neurological conditions.
New research, however, shows that Black children are less likely than white kids...
Adults Can Learn 'Perfect Pitch,' Study Suggests
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2025
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From Mariah Carey and Jimi Hendrix to Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby, a select group of famous musicians past and present have had have perfect pitch.
Now, a new study suggests that you can, too -- with proper training.
Absolute or...
Juicing Diets Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2025
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TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) – Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days.
A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found that consuming v...
U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2025
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Millions of Americans have sought help for gambling addiction in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting.
That's among the key findings in a new study published Feb. 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Can't Find a Gastroenterologist? You're Not Alone
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2025
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Nearly 50 million Americans live in counties with no local gastroenterologist.
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the GI tract -- from gallstones and gastric reflux to colon cancer. A team led by Dr. Xiaohan Ying of Weill Cornell Medicine in New Y...
Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2025
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Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Health Center in Los Angeles, shares what to expect th...
What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2025
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Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
With an estimated 2 million new cancer cases expected in 2025, regular screenings are more important than ever, according to the American Cancer Society.
February is Natio...
CDC Finds Undetected Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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Three U.S. dairy veterinarians unknowingly had H5N1 infections, otherwise known as bird flu.
This included one person who worked only in states without known outbreaks in cows, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...
States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in infant deaths, new research reveals.
Two studies, published Feb. 13 in JAMA, show that states that enforced complete or near-total abortion b...
Igloo Recalls 1M Rolling Coolers Over Risk of Fingertip Amputations
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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Popular cooler brand Igloo has recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers due to serious fingertip injury risk.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall affects 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers manufactured before January 2024. The reca...
Do Steroid Shots Help Ease Back Pain? Experts Weigh In
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) finds.
Epidural steroid injections are treatments in which a steroid or co...
Americans Who’ve Become Caregivers Rose by a Third in 10 Years
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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A growing numbers of family members now provide care for older adults who live at home or in residential care settings, a new study shows.
Their ranks increased 32%, from 18.2 million to 24.1 million, between 2011 and 2022, according to new research in the journal Health...
STI Testing at Home? Survey Finds Many Young People Are For It
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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When it comes to testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many young adults prefer the privacy and convenience of at-home testing, a new survey suggests.
Fully 91% of survey participants aged 14-24 said they would use free STI self-collection kits, the survey ...
Epstein-Barr Virus Might Help Trigger Cancer After Kidney Transplant
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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Key Takeaways
Kidney transplant recipients who’ve never been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus but receive organs from a donor who has been may develop a rare and aggressive cancer
As many as 1,200 patients a year could be ...
Seniors, Could Working Later in Life Be Healthy?
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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Most people who are working after age 50 say staying on the job boosts their health and well-being, and those over 65 report the most benefit, a new University of Michigan poll finds.
The poll of 3,486 U.S. adults aged 50-94 found that 67% of those who continue to work r...
Zoo Workers Battle Grief When Animals in Their Care Die
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2025
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Zoo workers and volunteers often grieve when animals die, and zoo managers can do a better job of supporting them, a new study finds.
“Zoo professionals and volunteers frequently face significant emotional strain due to animal losses, yet structured organizational ...
Depression Can Speed Onset of Chronic Illnesses, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2025
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Depression hits the whole body, speeding the onset of long-term physical ills as people age, new research contends.
“People who’ve experienced depression are more likely to develop long-term physical health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes," note...
RFK Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary in Near Party-Line Vote
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, was confirmed Thursday as the nation's new health secretary.
The Senate voted largely along party lines to put Kennedy at the helm of the $1.7 trillion U.S. Health and Human Services Agency.
In hi...
