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Caregivers face increasing physical, mental health risks, study says
More adults are caring not only for their children, but also for aging parents and other older family members, and the mental and physical health of these people with "sandwich careers" is more likely to deteriorate over time, a new…
7 signs you might have ADHD and what steps to take
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Sugary drinks tied to millions of diabetes, heart disease cases, study says
1 of 2 | Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages accounts for about 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease annually worldwide, a new study from Tufts University says. Photo by Alonso…
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
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Interest In permanent contraception rises after Roe vs. Wade reversal
A surge in permanent contraception immediately followed the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe vs. Wade, researchers said in a new study published Monday in the journal, Health Affairs. Photo by Antoni Shkraba/Pexels…
Gym owner bans new members in January, has reasons for ‘unconventional’ actions
Made a New Year's resolution to get fit and healthy again? One gym owner says good luck with that — because there's no place for new joiners in the month of January at his venue.Gym owner Clayton Leah, 31, has been turning away…
Surgeon General: Two alcoholic drinks a day increases risks for seven types of cancer
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Friday that two alcohol drinks a day increases risk for 7 types of cancer. He called for cancer warning labels on alcohol. The surgeon general's alcohol cancer advisory said alcohol is the third…
Botox for burping? Doctors use injections to treat ‘no-burp syndrome’
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HHS to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring, preparedness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday it will award $306 million in additional funding to monitor H5N1 avian flu and for regional, state and local preparedness programs. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said H5N1…
Liver cancer patient given 6 months to live loses 76 pounds eating specific foods
A Durham, North Carolina, man has turned his life around after receiving grave medical news. Derek Barnett, 55, was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 10 years ago, according to a report from SWNS.At his heaviest,…
Viruses spiking in the United States as peak season arrives in winter
Photo by Luisella Planeta/Pixabay Several viruses -- seasonal respiratory flu, stomach flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- are surging in the United States and are expected to spike during the winter months, according to the Centers…
Alcohol linked to cancer risk in US surgeon general’s new advisory
The U.S. surgeon general has released a new advisory warning of alcohol-related cancer risk. Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the guidance on Friday following research that has linked alcohol to at least seven types of cancer.In particular,…
Ready-to-eat broccoli recalled from Walmart over listeria concerns
Wal-mart has issued a recall of the 12-ounce bags in 20 states after testing uncovered listeria bacteria in one sample. Photo courtesy of FDA If you've picked up a bag of Marketside Broccoli Florets from Walmart recently,…
6 tips to ‘detox’ after excessive holiday eating and drinking
Between dinner parties, cookie exchanges and festive cocktails, most people report eating and drinking more than usual during the holidays, gaining on average 1 to 2 pounds of body weight. Now that a new year has arrived —…
Screening for physical inactivity can cut risk of chronic illness, study suggests
1 of 2 | Screening patients for physical inactivity is a way to encourage exercise and reduce chronic conditions, a new study suggests. Photo by The Lazy Artist Gallery/Pexels Encouraging primary care…
‘I’m a psychologist — here’s how to finally break your bad habits’
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Quick, simple nasal swab helps diagnose type of asthma in children
A new quick-and-easy nasal swab test for kids can diagnose the specific immune system drivers behind their asthma, potentially opening the door to better treatments, researchers say. Photo by PDPics/Pixabay Not sure what's…
19 drug approvals in 2024 that had ‘big clinical impact,’ according to GoodRx
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New test might diagnose painful ‘wear-and-tear’ arthritis
Knee arthritis could become easier to detect and diagnose thanks to a new test involving the lubricating fluid inside the joint. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Knee arthritis could become easier to detect and diagnose…
Choking emergency? How to do the Heimlich maneuver — and when to avoid it
A choking emergency can turn really scary, really quickly. Whether it’s yourself or another person, knowing how to remove the blockage while staying calm can be the difference between life and death.The Heimlich maneuver is a…