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Commonly Used Lyme Disease Tests May Miss Most Early Cases
As tick season begins, a new study shows commonly used Lyme disease tests often fail to catch early infections—even in patients with the classic rash.
Teen Pot Use May Slow Brain Development in Key Areas, Including Memory and Thinking
A large, new study finds kids who start using marijuana as teens experience slower gains in memory and thinking as they grow.
Pesticides on Produce May Be Linked to Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers
In a new study, lung cancer patients under 50 were found to eat more daily servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which tend to have higher pesticide residue.
Most Americans Worried About Brain Health, But Few Know How To Protect It
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2026
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Nearly all Americans are worried about their brain health as they age, ranking as important or more so than their physical health, a new Alzheimer’s Association report says.
However, they don’t know what steps they can take to maintain brain health and ward o...
Gene Cure For Inherited Deafness Effective, Long Lasting, Clinical Trial Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2026
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A new gene therapy to treat inherited deafness produces a lasting cure, a new international study has found.
The treatment, which targets the OTOF gene, restored hearing in 90% of participants, researchers reported April 22 in the journal Nature.
These res...
ER Study Finds Major Gaps in Measles Immunity
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2026
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As measles cases in California hit a seven-year high, new research suggests many adults are walking around without the protection they need.
A nationwide study reveals that emergency departments are seeing a high volume of patients who are under-vaccinated, uninformed or...
IVF 'Add On' Procedure Doesn't Work, Evidence Review Concludes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2026
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A hormone therapy commonly offered to IVF patients to improve chances of pregnancy is really a waste of time, a new evidence review says.
Injecting the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) into a woman’s uterus before embryo transfer does not increase rates o...
CDC Report on COVID Vaccine Blocked From Publication
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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A federal report pointing out the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines may never be released, according to multiple people familiar with the decision.
The study found that the vaccine reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations among healthy adults by about 50% during th...
Moderna Starts Large Bird Flu Study Despite Earlier HHS Funding Loss
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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A new effort to prepare for future bird flu outbreaks is moving forward, despite a major funding setback.
The American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna has initiated a large clinical trial around a vaccine designed to protect people against bird flu, enro...
RFK Jr. Won’t Commit to CDC Nominee’s Vaccine Decisions
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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During a tense congressional hearing Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to say whether he would follow vaccine recommendations from the latest nominee to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Asked if he would support vacci...
Pentagon Drops Flu Vaccine Requirement For U.S. Military
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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Flu shots will no longer be required for every U.S. service member.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that troops can now choose whether to get the flu vaccine, rather than being required to receive it each year, The Associated Press reported.
...
Male Infertility Linked To Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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Male infertility could be a warning sign for certain types of cancer, a new study says.
Men with severely reduced fertility are more likely to develop colon cancer or thyroid cancer, researchers reported in the European Journal of Epidemiology.
“They...
Video Game Training Sharpens ER Doctors’ Split-Second Decisions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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Imagine if "The Pitt" – a high-intensity HBO Max drama about life and death in a Pittsburgh ER – was turned into a video game.
It’s already happened, in a way, and that game is helping ER doctors hone their ability to make quick life-saving judgments, a...
Bullying, Politics Harm Mental Health Of Gender-Diverse Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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Gender-diverse teenagers who are bullied are more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress than other teens, particularly if they live in a state with repressive gender identity laws, a new study says.
These teens are more likely to experience psychotic-like ep...
Napping Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Among Seniors, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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Grandpa snoozing on a recliner is an indelible memory for many families — but there could be a dark side to those daytime naps, a new study says.
Too much napping is linked to a higher risk of dying among older folks, researchers reported April 20 in JAMA Netwo...
Mind-Controlled Bionic Suit Lets Paralyzed Patients Feel Every Step
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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For people living with paralysis, the dream of walking again often feels like an impossible one.
Now, a research team has successfully tested the feasibility of a two-way brain interface that allows a person to control a bionic suit with their thoughts and also fee...
Hidden Belly Fat Linked to Bladder Control in Women
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2026
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For many women, a sudden sneeze or a hearty laugh bring an unwelcome consequence: A small leak of urine.
Often dismissed as a normal part of aging or motherhood, new research suggests the real culprit may lie deep within the abdomen.
A study from the Federal ...
Children’s Activity Cubes Recalled Over Choking Hazard Risk
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2026
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A kid's toy designed for learning and play is being pulled from the market over safety concerns.
Officials say parts of the ATOYUS Children’s Activity Cubes can fall off, posing a choking risk for young kids.
The recall, announced April 16, involves about 70 ...
Study Finds AI Chatbots Can Give Misleading Health Advice
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2026
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"Do I really need chemotherapy?"
"Is this natural remedy safer?"
"Does eating sugar cause cancer?"
As more people turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for quick answers to health questions like these, a new study finds the advice they receive can someti...
Former Surgeon General Backs CDC Nominee, But Questions Remain on Vaccines
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2026
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A former U.S. surgeon general is weighing in on the president’s pick to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), calling Dr. Erica Schwartz highly qualified while warning of some potential challenges.
Dr. Jerome Adams, who worked with Schwart...
Cantaloupes Recalled in Four States Due to Salmonella Risk
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2026
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Health officials in some states are warning shoppers to avoid certain cantaloupes amid concerns they may carry Salmonella.
The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involves fruit produced by Ayco Farms Inc. and first pulled from shel...
Less-Dangerous Painkiller Still Has High Risk For Drug Interactions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2026
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People prescribed gabapentinoid painkillers have a high risk of dangerous drug interactions if they are taking other meds, a new study found.
People have a doubled risk of hospitalization for drug poisoning if benzodiazepines are added to their gabapentinoids, researcher...
Black Women Hit Hardest By Pandemic-Related Rise In Pregnancy-Related Deaths
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2026
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Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among Black women, a new study reports.
Deaths remain significantly higher today for Black mothers, even though they’ve returned to pre-pandemic levels for most other ...
