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American Cancer Society touts self-swab HPV tests
Routine cervical cancer screening is getting a new option: Self-swab HPV tests, the American Cancer Society said in updated guidance. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
Simon Cowell says he’s ‘aging backwards’ thanks to controversial blood-rinsing procedure
Simon Cowell is opening up about the unconventional wellness procedure that he claims is helping him age backwards — one that "rinses" and "filters" his blood before returning it to his body. Although the music mogul, 66, didn’t…
New blood tests for multiple cancers gain political backing
1 of 2 | Flags stand as part of an instillation in support of more research, treatment options and funding for colorectal cancer on the National Mall in…
Simple nightly habit linked to healthier blood pressure, study suggests
A consistent bedtime may play a meaningful role in lowering blood pressure, according to new research examining how sleep timing affects cardiovascular health. While most people think primarily about getting enough hours of sleep,…
Diabetics face dramatically higher odds of sudden cardiac death
People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have a dramatically higher risk of sudden cardiac death, researchers reported Thursday in the European Heart Journal.…
Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis
The shingles vaccine could slow the progress of dementia, according to a new study from Stanford. These findings follow previous research that found older adults who received the vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia over…
Asthma more common among kids whose moms have eating disorders
Eating disorders are associated with a 26% increased risk of school-age asthma and a 25% higher risk of preschool wheeze, researchers reported Tuesday in the journal…
Tongue cancer warning signs highlighted after ‘Full House’ star’s diagnosis
On the heels of comedian Dave Coulier’s announcement of his tongue cancer diagnosis, experts are sharing what to know about the disease. Coulier, 66, announced in a Tuesday interview that he has been diagnosed with early-stage P16…
Body shaming increases risk of injury for female athletes, IOC says
Sports injuries among female athletes can be reduced by creating a safe, supportive environment for training and competition, the IOC said. File Photo by Pat…
Your brain doesn’t age the way you think — new research upends old beliefs
Previous research has found that the human brain reaches maturity sometime in the 20s, but a new study suggests that it never stops developing. Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge have identified "five major epochs," or…
Subclade K flu gets an early start in Japan, could affect U.S.
The Subclade K flu variant is spreading rapidly in Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom and could affect those who have not received their annual flu shots in the…
Men with ‘beer bellies’ may face serious heart damage regardless of weight
People with "beer bellies" may have an increased risk of heart damage, raising fresh concerns about the health risks tied to extra weight around the midsection. German researchers found that men with fat deposits around the abdomen…
Preteen smartphone use linked to depression, obesity, lack of sleep
1 of 2 | Children who have regular access to smartphones before they are teenagers are more likely to suffer from depression, obesity and lack of sleep,…
New cancer therapy hunts and destroys deadly tumors in major breakthrough study
Scientists at UCLA have developed an "off-the-shelf" cell-based immunotherapy that was able to track down and kill pancreatic cancer cells even after they had spread to other organs. In a mouse study, the treatment slowed cancer…
Report: Nitrous oxide found effective as major depression treatment
Researchers at the University of Birmingham in England reported Sunday that nitrous oxide may prove an effective treatment for people with major depressive disorder,…
America’s most popular cooking oil may be linked to obesity, new study finds
A new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research suggests that soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States, may play a direct role in promoting obesity, and the effect appears tied to how the body…
City raccoons near humans show early signs of domestication
Raccoons that live in cities near humans are showing physical changes that are similar to the domestication of cats and dogs, researchers said. Photo by Edwin…
Mysterious marijuana-linked vomiting disorder gets official WHO code as ER cases jump
A mysterious vomiting disorder tied to long-term marijuana use is now formally recognized by global health officials, a move experts say could help save lives as cases surge nationwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally…
FDA: Covid vaccines ‘related’ to the deaths of least 10 children
Covid-19 vaccines were related to the deaths of at least 10 children in the United States between 2021 and 2024, a Food and Drug Administration official said in a…
Type 1 diabetes reversed in landmark study, paving the way for human studies
A potential cure for type 1 diabetes has been identified by scientists in a new mouse study. In an animal study, researchers at Stanford School of Medicine discovered that resetting the immune system in diabetic mice and creating new…