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Are Politics Shaping America’s Trust in Cancer Science?
A new national survey finds the majority of U.S. adults report having a high level of trust in scientists when it comes to cancer information, but the results also suggest politics do play a role.
Body Image Disorder Hitting More Teenage Boys and Young Men
A new study finds a rising number of boys and young men are being diagnosed with muscle dysmorphia, a mental health condition that makes them feel “too small” or “not muscular enough.”
Eating Disorders During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Kids
A new study finds eating disorders in mothers-to-be may raise the risk of asthma and wheezing in their young children.
From AI to Wearables: WHO Outlines Global Plan for Digital Health Tools
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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Make way for digital health. Smart watches and health apps aren’t just for fitness enthusiasts and people with access to advanced care — the World Health Organization (WHO) is looking to these and other digital tech devices to enhance health and wellness across the...
U.S. Stillbirth Rate Falls 2%, but Nearly 20,000 Losses Still Reported
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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The U.S. stillbirth rate dropped slightly last year, offering some hope after several years of uncertainty, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The report, released Dec. 3, found a 2% decline in stillbirths in 2024. Even ...
Self-Swab HPV Tests Now Supported for Cervical Cancer Screening
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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Routine cervical cancer screening is getting a new option: Self-swab HPV tests, according to updated guidance released Dec. 4 by the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Experts say offering a test that women can collect themselves — sans speculum exam — could make...
San Francisco Sues Food Giants Over “Addictive” Processed Foods
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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San Francisco is taking some of the country’s biggest food companies to court, claiming they knowingly sold ultraprocessed foods that harm health and are designed to keep people eating more.
The lawsuit, announced Tuesday, argues that products like sugary drinks, p...
Germophobes Can Breathe Easy On Airplanes, In Hospitals, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Germophobes can breathe a little easier when visiting a hospital or taking an airplane trip, a new study says.
The ambient air on planes and in hospitals mostly contains harmless microbes typically associated with human ...
Weed Extract Might Lower Dog Aggression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A marijuana extract appears to help soothe the nerves of aggressive dogs, a new study says.
Canines given cannabidiol (CBD) supplements long-term wind up less aggressive than other dogs, researchers reported recently in ...
Fewer Opioids Needed After "Needle" Knee Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Knee surgery patients use fewer opioids and recover more quickly following an innovative “needle” surgical technique, a new study says.
Patients who underwent knee surgery using minimally invasive “nee...
Air Pollution Contributing To Clogged Arteries, Study Suggests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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Air pollution could be contributing to clogged arteries, a new study says.
People exposed long-term to common air pollutants have an increased risk of advanced heart disease caused by hardened arteries, researchers reported Thursday at the annual meeting of the Radiologi...
Substantial Progress Made Against Childhood Cancers, Report Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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Leanna Munir was a 6-year-old bundle of energy two years ago, until one day her vim and vigor vanished without warning.
“I couldn’t force her to come in the house after school or sit down,” recalled her mom, Adrian Horn. “Then, she just started sl...
Grandma Likely Has A Naughty Secret, Survey Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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Mom or grandma likely has a naughty secret stashed in their dresser or nightstand, a new study says.
Many women 60 or older have a sex toy they use for self-pleasure, at least occassionally, according to a new study published recently in the journal Menopause.
Shredded Cheese Recalled Over Possible Metal Fragments, FDA Says
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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A large recall of shredded cheese sold under several popular grocery store brands is now underway after the manufacturer reported the product may contain small metal fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall involves more than 250,00...
CDC Panel May Change Longtime Rule on Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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A CDC advisory group is meeting today and preparing to vote on whether newborns should still get a hepatitis B vaccine within the first 24 hours of life, a significant change from guidance that has been in place since the early 1990s.
For decades, doctors have been advis...
Millions of Abbott Glucose Sensors Recalled After Faulty Readings Linked to Deaths
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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Millions of people rely on continuous glucose monitors to help manage diabetes. But a new alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that some sensors from Abbott may give incorrect blood sugar readings, which could lead to unsafe treatment decisions.
T...
Fourth FDA Drug Chief This Year Steps Down, Raising Stability Concerns
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing even more leadership changes as drug regulator Dr. Richard Pazdur prepares to retire at the end of the month, the agency confirmed this week.
Pazdur, who has worked at the FDA for 26 years, told senior leaders on Tues...
Who Are The Loneliest Americans?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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Middle-aged Americans are most likely to feel the pinch of loneliness in their lives these days, a new AARP survey has found.
About 1 out of 4 U.S. adults 45 and older (40%) say they’re lonely, up from 35% in 2018 and 2010, survey results show.
Middle-aged fo...
People With Diabetes Face Dramatically Higher Odds Of Sudden Cardiac Death
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes can be literally heart-stopping, a new study asserts.
People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have a dramatically higher risk of sudden cardiac death, which occurs when the heart stops beating, researche...
Poor Kidney Health Might Influence Dementia, Alzheimer's Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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Your brain health might be linked to how well your kidneys are working, a new study says.
People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of proteins in their blood that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported Dec. 4 in the journal Neuro...
Background AI Scribe Can Help Doctors During Patient Visits
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that "eavesdrop" on patient visits can significantly cut down on doctors’ paperwork burden, a new study says.
Doctors using a AI scribe software to help document office visits cut their paperwork time by nearly 10%, researchers re...
Should You Know Whether You Have Dense Breasts? Maybe Not, Experts Argue
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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American women are notified if a mammogram reveals they have dense breasts, which can hamper the accuracy of breast cancer screening.
But this knowledge might be more trouble than it’s worth, a new study argues.
The news can spark fear and uncertainty, rathe...
U.S. Skips World AIDS Day for the First Time in 37 Years
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 3, 2025
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For the first time in more than three decades, the United States did not take part in World AIDS Day on December 1, a major change from past years when the day was used to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and honor the millions of people lost to the disease.
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