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Cold weather deaths rising among Americans
An uptick in cold snaps, along with other possible factors, has been linked to a doubling of U.S. deaths from freezing temperatures since 1999, according to new research. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News It's a perhaps…
Boy, 8, saves choking friend with Heimlich maneuver: See the video
An 8-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of his choking friend in the elementary school cafeteria. Thomas Conley, a second-grade student at Porter Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona, noticed that his friend…
FDA says shortage of GLP-1 drug tirzepatide is over
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reissued a decision first made by the agency in October that a shortage of the diabetes/weight-loss med tirzepatide is over. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The U.S. Food and Drug…
Stem cell therapy to correct heart failure in children could ‘transform lives’
Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life. "And so I conclude that blood lives and is nourished of itself and in no way depends on any other part of the body…
Coffee, tea may offer protection from some cancers, study indicates
A new evidence review says that coffee and tea consumption are linked to a lower risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and head and neck, according to study results published in the journal Cancer. Adobe Stock That morning…
The year in cancer: Advances made in 2024, predictions for 2025
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Sleep apnea might change brain, speed aging
Sleep apnea is known to wreak havoc on the body and also appears to have direct effects on brain health, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Sleep apnea is known to wreak havoc with the body, contributing…
Traveling for Christmas? Stay healthy with these 7 tips
Travel is a big part of the holiday season, with statistics showing that more than 119 million Americans plan to embark on some type of journey between Christmas and New Year's. Unfortunately, traveling also increases the risk of…
Missouri judge partially blocks enforcement of state’s abortion ban
A Missouri judge on Friday enjoined the state from enforcing several provisions of its nearly total ban on abortion following the enactment of Amendment 3 to the Missouri Constitution. Photo by Activedia/Pixabay A state…
Eggs now qualify as ‘healthy’ food, FDA says: Here’s why
While eggs haven’t historically been considered a "health food," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now classifies them as a "healthy, nutrient-dense" food, according to a new proposed rule. The update is the result of…
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Zepbound, a GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., for the treatment of moderate to severe sleep apnea certain patients with obesity. Photo courtesy Eli Lilly & Co.…
‘Pendulum lifestyle’ could be key to juggling daily challenges
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Tainted cucumbers linked to 100 cases of salmonella in 23 states
An outbreak of salmonella linked to cucumbers has now been tied to 100 known cases of the illness across 23 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News An outbreak of…
10 tips for dementia caregivers to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable
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CDC: Norovirus sickens over 300 on cruise ships in December
Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus outbreaks on three different cruise ships in December, new government data shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus…
Trump’s daylight saving time plan and sleep: What you must know
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Report: 1 in 5 adults with Long COVID struggle with daily activities
Millions of American adults are struggling with Long COVID, and a fifth have symptoms so debilitating they interfere with daily activities, a new report finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Millions of American adults…
5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives
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FDA issues black box warning for hot flash drug Veozah
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a black-box warning for Veozah, the first hormone-free medication for hot flashes. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued…
Cooking oil linked to colon cancer in early study, tied to inflammation
Researchers have revealed another potential reason to avoid ultraprocessed foods. Seed oils — which are plant-based cooking oils that are often used in processed, packaged foods — have been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer,…