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Study suggests omega-3 fatty acids might prevent nearsightedness
Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers said their findings indicate omega-3 fatty acids might help ward off the development of nearsightedness in children. File…
Skin cancer risk can increase with dangerous new trend, doctors warn
Dermatologists are warning about the dangers of a TikTok trend where teens create "sunburn tattoos." This entails allowing the skin to get sunburned while wearing stickers, tape or sunscreen in order to create artistic designs.Although…
Heart groups issue new guidelines for blood pressure treatment
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released a joint statement explaining new guidelines for high blood pressure treatment. File…
Francis Ford Coppola’s treatment sheds light on heart condition affecting millions
Francis Ford Coppola, director of "The Godfather," was hospitalized in Italy last week for a non-emergency cardiac procedure. The filmmaker, 86, sought to update a "30-year-old AFib procedure," according to a post on his Instagram…
‘Astonishing’ video shows human embryo implanting in real time
1 of 4 | A human embryo is shown implanting itself inside a simulated uterine wall in an image taken from the first real-time video of the process ever…
Cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of pancreatic, colorectal tumors
An experimental cancer vaccine has shown promise in keeping certain cancers from coming back. In a phase 1 clinical trial led in part by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers tested the vaccine (ELI-002 2P)…
PFAS chemicals tied to weight loss difficulties in teens
"Forever" PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager's ability to drop excess weight, even if they've undergone weight-loss surgery, University of Southern California…
Mosquito-born dengue fever cases surge at popular US vacation destination
Cases of dengue virus continue to surge in Hawaii, with the state recently reporting the 12th case so far this year. One case was confirmed on the island of Maui, with the remaining 11 occurring on Oahu.In the latest case, the person…
‘Immune youth’ could lead to autoimmune issues for seniors
A new study suggests seniors with youthful immune systems could face higher risks of autoimmune diseases. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo…
Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may show warning signs long before classic symptoms appear — and mental health concerns could be among the first red flags, according to new research. A University of British Columbia (UBC) study,…
Trial shows promise for new bloodborne staph infection treatment
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said a new treatment for bloodborne staph infections showed promise in a clinical trial. File Photo by Tamas…
What people who live to 100 years old have in common, according to science
Living to see 100 is a major feat that has a common thread. Recent studies of centenarians – people who are in their 100s – have found that they suffer from fewer diseases overall, develop them more slowly and are less likely to…
Recall issued for Wegman’s cheese products due to listeria fears
Several Wegman's cheese products are being recalled due to the risk of listeria contamination. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Study reveals why ‘super agers’ maintain ‘outstanding memory’ into their 80s
Many assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging — but new research suggests that doesn’t have to be the case. A 25-year study from Northwestern University analyzed the brains of "super agers" to…
Researchers say changes in stride can ease arthritis pain
A new study published in The Lancet Rheumatology suggests foot positioning while walking can reduce stress on a person's knee joint. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI |…
ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning
A man who used ChatGPT for dietary advice ended up poisoning himself — and wound up in the hospital. The 60-year-old man, who was looking to eliminate table salt from his diet for health reasons, used the large language model (LLM) to…
Legionnaires’ outbreak in New York grows to 90 cases, 3 deaths
Health officials in New York said a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem has now sickened 90 people and caused three deaths. File Photo by SHOU SHENG/EPA…
Melanoma can be deadly: What to know about the disease that killed Kelly Clarkson’s ex
Days after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away at the age of 48, the cause of his death was revealed. On August 11, it was reported that the talent manager died after a private battle with melanoma, a form of…
Clinical trial shows promise for new pancreatic cancer vaccine
A small clinical trial suggests a new vaccine aimed at a common cancer gene mutation could help stop aggressive pancreatic cancers from coming back. File Photo by…
Colorectal cancer may cause these 4 hidden warning signs, experts say
Colorectal cancer rates have soared among younger Americans, new research has found — and there might not always be obvious symptoms. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is one in 24 for men and one in 26 for women,…