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CDC warns of deadly drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, overdoses spike in past year
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Loneliness widespread among U.S. residents ages 50 to 80, poll shows
1 of 2 | The National Poll on Healthy Aging, published Monday in JAMA, shows that more than one-third of people ages 50 to 80 feel lonely, and almost nearly as many feel isolated. Photo by Andrew Neel/Pexels…
Little-known eating disorder nearly starved a 9-year-old: ‘It was tormenting her’
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EPA bans two common solvents linked to cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (Perc), two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Two commonly used…
Adding laughter to your life can boost health and healing, experts say
Wonder why you feel better after a good laugh? There’s reliable evidence that laughter improves various aspects of mental, emotional and physical health. If you’re experiencing stress, pain or challenges to your immune…
Avid use of sweetened beverages increases cardiovascular disease risk, study finds
1 of 2 | Researchers found that taking in too much added sugar raises the chance of cardiac events, including ischemic stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Photo by Michael Morse/Pexels…
Study links mental health risks to this toxin for those born in ’60s or ’70s
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New drug might help patients with tough-to-treat bladder cancers
There's new hope for people battling advanced bladder cancer who do not respond to first-line therapy, researchers report. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News There's new hope for people battling advanced bladder cancer who…
Wedding of paramedics takes place with ambulance as backdrop: ‘Felt only right’
Two paramedics tied the knot recently with an unusual backdrop for their marriage ceremony. Wayne Marshall, 37, of Castle Douglas Station, and his new bride, Sarah Marshall, of Newton Stewart Station, wed at the Creebridge House Hotel…
Study: 1 in 20 pregnant U.S. women experience emotional, physical abuse
New research shows that 1 in 20 American women suffer physical, sexual or emotional abuse during pregnancy. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Pregnancy can be a trying time for women at best, but new research shows that 1…
‘Disease X’ has killed dozens in the Congo — here’s what to know about the mystery illness
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Analysis predicts big drop in U.S. global health ranking
Americans are falling farther behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to health and life expectancy, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Americans are falling farther behind the rest of the…
Rare disease diagnosis strengthens bond between twin sisters: ‘Doing our best’
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Weight loss may bring big healthcare savings to Americans
Data suggests that dramatic weight loss, including via GLP-1 drugs, could save Americans big bucks in healthcare spending. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The advent of GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Wegovy and…
New brain therapy allows paralyzed patients to walk again: ‘I feel my legs’
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Forbes Healthcare Summit: AI can improve the quality, cost of healthcare
Forbes Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes speaks at the 2024 Forbes Healthcare Summit at Murphy Alumni Hall - NYU Langone Health in New York City on Wednesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Artificial…
Doctor and cancer survivor gears up to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
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High-fructose corn syrup in foods might speed cancer
The sugar known as fructose could be a kind of rocket fuel for cancer cells, and lowering fructose intake could be one way to fight the disease, new research suggests. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The sugar known as…
Brush, floss, mouthwash: Dentists reveal what they believe is the correct order
Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it? While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City, shared with Fox News Digital that he'd…
Short, intense bursts of exercise lower women’s cardiovascular disease risk by almost half
Exercising at a high intensity for as little as 1.5 minutes a day may protect from the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or heart failure, particularly among women who don’t exercise regularly, a new study says.…