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Irregular sleep might increase risk of heart attack, stroke
Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart…
Thanksgiving on Ozempic: Here’s how to enjoy the meal with a smaller appetite
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs might help protect kidneys
New research shows Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications may also shield your kidneys from harm. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The potential health benefits of GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss meds keep piling up: New…
Lungs might hold clues to long COVID brain fog
The "brain fog" of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function following a person's infection, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The "brain fog" of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function…
Martha Stewart, 83, stays fit and flexible with this routine
Martha Stewart’s new Netflix documentary "Martha" is giving fans an inside peek into the American businesswoman’s personal life. Despite her past legal challenges, the 83-year-old author and entrepreneur appears to be healthy and fit…
Wildfire smoke exposure might increase dementia risk
People in Southern California with relatively high exposures to wildfire smoke over a decade also had significantly higher risks for dementia, a new study warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News People in Southern…
Hunters suffer fatal heart attacks while dragging heavy deer, state department reports
At least three deer hunters in Michigan have died from heart attacks this hunting season, according to local reports. The three men, who were located in Arenac and Tuscola counties, were ages 57, 65 and 83, the report stated.Two of…
COPD patient receives world’s first robotic double lung transplant
A 57-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has received the world's first fully robotic double lung transplant. Photo by NYU Langone Health/HealthDay News A 57-year-old woman with COPD has received…
4 holiday nutrition tips from Dr. Nicole Saphier: ‘Everything in moderation’
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CDC confirms first child in United States infected with bird flu
Migrating cranes fly in the Hula Valley Nature Reserve where 6,000 cranes have died from H5N1 type Avian Influenza, bird flu, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo The Centers for Disease…
Holiday gatherings can lead to stress eating: Try these 5 tips to control it
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Infant dead, 10 ill due to Yu Shang Food Listeria contamination
Fully cooked chicken by Yu Shang Food is among the many products recalled due to potential Listeria contamination. Photo by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service A listeria outbreak tied to…
‘I’m a pharmacist, and I wouldn’t take these 3 vitamin supplements’
There is a variety of guidance about which vitamins and supplements people should take for better health — especially on social media. Amina Khan, a pharmacist in the U.K. and founder of The Pharmacist Beauty, addressed her nearly…
Health inequalities create ’10 Americas’ with different life expectancies
How long Americans can expect to live varies dramatically -- and the gap continues to widen. A new report says health inequalities have, in essence, created 10 Americas. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News How long Americans…
Teen’s sudden death from peanut allergy leads to dramatic family decision
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Survey: 1 in 3 Americans report being harmed by another’s drinking, drug use
In a new survey, 1 in 3 participants said they have been harmed by a loved one's drug or alcohol use. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Think of it as collateral damage: Millions of Americans say they have been harmed by a…
Dementia risk could be linked to walking speed, study suggests
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Weight-loss drug Zepbound might help manage heart failure
Zepbound, a drug used to help patients lose weight and manage diabetes, may also help those with heart failure, a new trial shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A drug used to help patients lose weight and manage…
‘I’m a doctor — here’s the wellness routine I follow for a longer, healthier…
Humans may have reached their max life expectancy, according to a recent Harvard study — but that’s likely not going to stop them from trying to extend their years. A recent poll found that 81% of respondents reported being "somewhat…
Calif. child tests positive for bird flu, is recovering
A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A child in California has tested positive…