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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,…
In new study, team sports improve executive function in kids
In a new study, children participating in team sports showed superior executive function than participants in individual sports. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News There may be something special about team sports in…
Breast cancer patient given 24 months to live has ‘miraculous’ recovery, says God led her to cure
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Taxi, ambulance drivers might be less vulnerable to Alzheimer’s
Taxi and ambulance drivers need to have quick wits and nimble reflexes to cut through traffic effectively. Turns out that these traits might also protect them from Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe…
‘Yo-yo’ weight loss occurs because of this surprising reason
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Increasing daily steps might help depression
A new global review of data found that "increasing the number of daily steps, even at modest levels, was associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms." Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Can you literally step away…
What is ‘brain rot’? The science behind what too much scrolling does to our brains
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Breast, ovary removal might extend lives of women with breast cancer genes
New research shows that young breast cancer patients with high-risk genes may be able to prevent their cancer from returning if they have their breasts or ovaries removed. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News It's a decision…
‘Best Christmas gift’ ever as kids with missing limbs receive bionic arms:…
Three children are feeling pure joy this December about "the best Christmas present in the world." Ettie Baker, age 8, Zoey Hampton-Pigeon, age 8, and Finn Jarvis, age 11, were all given "life-changing" bionic arms this week courtesy…
Stress of caregiving can raise blood pressure in young Black women
High caregiving stress increases risk of high blood pressure by nearly 40% among Black women ages 21 to 44, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Caregiving for children or sick loved ones can be very…
15 holiday gifts for dementia patients and caregivers: ‘Cognitively appropriate’
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‘Watch and wait’ approach might be best for early DCIS breast cancers
A "watch-and-wait" strategy might be the best option for some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A "watch-and-wait" strategy might be the best option for some women with…
‘I can’t sleep because of racing thoughts at night — how can I stop them?’: Ask a doctor
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Proposed USDA guidelines support beans, lentils for protein versus meat
In a new report, experts suggest that beans, lentils and other protein-packed legumes are the perfect substitute for red or processed meat. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Beans, peas and lentils take center stage in…
Heart failure is reversed with new gene therapy in animal study: ‘Unprecedented recovery’
Heart failure has historically been irreversible, but the outcome of a new study suggests that could someday change. At the University of Utah, scientists used a new gene therapy that was shown to reverse the effects of heart failure…