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Vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in obese seniors
Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors…
RFK Jr. calls for removal of fluoride from drinking water, sparking debate
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Veterans in the spotlight as celebrity chef shares unique ways to make a difference
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Study: Deaths from cardiovascular disease surge among adults 25-64 in rural areas
Experts said it's alarming that rural areas are falling farther behind in cardiovascular outcomes, especially among younger people. Photo by Halil İbrahim Özcan/Pexels Deaths from cardiovascular disease have surged among…
Veterans deserve ‘national moment of gratitude’ on Veterans Day to help heal…
It's easy to say "thank you for your service" to an American veteran and move on a moment later. But what about true and meaningful connection that really lasts? For Veterans Day this year, a prominent company is hoping that…
1 in 4 moms fall asleep while breastfeeding, increasing risk of SIDS
In a new study, a quarter of breastfeeding moms reported falling asleep while breastfeeding, increasing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A new study finds that a quarter of…
US Army veteran starts successful barbecue business despite health challenges: ‘Very proud’
An Army veteran went from the battlefield to the barbecue. Steven Rossler, owner and operator of Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue in Harker Heights, Texas, previously served in the Army for 20 years.Before retiring in 2020, Rossler, 43,…
Prostate cancer patients may have long-term complications from treatment
Men who undergo prostate cancer treatment face a greatly increased risk of life-altering, long-term complications, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Men who undergo prostate cancer treatment face a…
Hearing loss is biggest disability among military veterans, expert says
As thousands of wounded warriors and military veterans battle disabilities and injuries every day, the most common ailment often gets overlooked. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ear, is the leading disability in the United States…
1 in 5 Americans might have Long COVID
More than 1 in 5 Americans likely suffer from long COVID, a new AI-assisted review has found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News More than 1 in 5 Americans likely suffer from long COVID, a new AI-assisted review has found.…
Alzheimer’s patient, 90, says skiing and other activities keep him mentally sharp
Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik (Zel) Bocknek refuses to slow down — and he believes his active lifestyle is key to keeping his symptoms at bay. Bocknek, a retired business owner in Toronto, Ontario, was…
Study: Women might incur ‘catastrophic’ bills for out-of-state abortions
One piece left out of the abortion debate is the high transportation and medical bills facing women forced to leave their state to obtain the procedure. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News One piece left out of the abortion…
Ivanka Trump shares 17 life lessons she’s learned over the years in honor of her birthday
Ivanka Trump, the second child of President-Elect Donald Trump, shared life lessons she’s learned over the years to commemorate her recent birthday. On October 30, Ivanka Trump turned 43 years old. She took to X a few days later…
Psilocybin may be effective in treating anorexia
The active chemical in "magic mushrooms" may help treat anorexia, a new study has found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The active chemical in "magic mushrooms" may help treat anorexia, a new study has found. Following…
Trump’s stamina at age 78 impresses the experts: ‘Mental and physical resilience’
Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency has put his health and stamina into focus. While past presidents have appeared to age quickly during their administrations, experts say Trump maintains high levels of energy and vitality…
Additional case of new mpox strain detected in Britain for a total of four
Since late last month, there have been four cases of a new strain of mpox detected in Britain. Image courtesy of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/CDC/Release…
Parents trust AI for medical advice more than doctors, researchers find
Artificial intelligence is gaining more of parents' trust than actual doctors. That's according to a new study from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute, which found that parents seeking information on their children’s health…
Excessive daytime sleepiness can lead to dementia, study indicates
Sleep dysfunction raises the risk of motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a type of predementia that can progress to dementia, researchers found. Photo by Christel SAGNIEZ/Pixabay Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an…
Why the end of daylight saving time can negatively affect your health
This weekend, most of the United States — except for Hawaii and most of Arizona, which don't observe daylight saving time — is enjoying an extra hour of sleep, but is it actually a good thing? Although the day the clocks "fall…
22 pesticides linked to increased risk of prostate cancer
Exposure to any one of 22 pesticides may bring heightened odds of developing prostate cancer, a new analysis suggests. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Exposure to any one of 22 pesticides may bring heightened odds of…