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Unexplained stroke risk doubles among young smokers, study finds
Overall, people who smoked 11 to 20 cigarettes per day had a 64% increased risk of stroke, compared to a 5.2 times risk with more than 40 smokes a day, results show.…
Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods
Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes, living independently, for longer periods of time. Those medications, while effective, are not without their risks and side effects,…
RFK Jr. issues guidance on ‘restoring concept of biological truth’ of 2 sexes
1 of 2 | Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House after he was sworn in on…
Pope Francis’ medical condition: What to know about bilateral pneumonia
Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic faith leader’s diagnosis — which was reportedly confirmed via laboratory tests and chest X-rays —…
RFK Jr. to investigate childhood vaccine schedules, antidepression drugs
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is joined by wife Cheryl Hines prior to being sworn in at the Oval Office on Thursday. On Tuesday he said…
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here’s why
Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in non-smokers. Researchers at the International Agency for…
Sunshine in pregnancy, infancy could help children with multiple sclerosis
After adjusting for numerous factors, including the use of sunscreen, hats and clothing, the data showed that children who got 30 minutes or more of daily summer…
The teen anxiety epidemic in the US and Australia — and what to do about it
Feelings of isolation and loneliness, as well as associated anxiety and depression, are growing everywhere — and most disturbingly, among our youth. Shocking data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Gambling addiction online searches soar with legal sports betting
Researchers reported that sports wagers rose from $4.9 billion in 2017 to $121.1 billion in 2023. Almost all of these bets -- 94% -- are now placed online. Photo by…
US Navy veteran beats cancer with experimental treatment and reliance on faith
After facing the threat of active war, many veterans also wage battles with cancer. One of those is John Ryan of Aldie, Virginia – a U.S. Navy veteran who was diagnosed with lung cancer after serving in the military for 30 years.Since…
Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu in third confirmed human case
1 of 2 | The Wyoming Department of Health said an older woman from Platte County tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza and was the first human in…
3 biggest health hazards threaten all Americans, says oncologist
The American healthcare system is "broken," says an Arizona oncologist — and he’s sharing what he thinks needs to change. Ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Dino Prato…
States with abortion bans have more infant deaths, studies say
Two studies, published Thursday in JAMA, show that states that enforced complete or near-total abortion bans after six weeks of pregnancy saw a 6% overall rise in…
American doctor, cancer survivor runs 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
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CDC declares ‘high severity’ of flu cases for all ages
Young children are among the most vulnerable to influenza and respiratory viruses that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is especially prolific this…
MAHA influencer demands stricter safety standards for US cosmetics
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U.S. influenza cases reach 15-year high despite declining COVID-19, CDC says
The nation's flu map shows influenza rates are high or very high in more than half of the United States. Image by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Plastic surgery trends take a surprising turn, as doctors see more patients ‘sizing…
These days, bigger isn't always better when it comes to cosmetic surgery. The so-called "Kardashian" look, which once popularized Brazilian butt lifts, breast augmentations and lip filler, is no longer the hot trend, some experts…
Health groups sound alarm on missing CDC, FDA data
The Tom Harkin Global Communications Center, otherwise known as Building 19, is located on the organization's Roybal Campus in Atlanta. Photo by James Gathany/Centers…
Lara Trump on food, health and America’s children: ‘We want the truth’
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