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Poor sleep in middle age could affect the brain in a surprising way, study finds
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Blood tests for colon cancer screening not ready to replace colonoscopy, study indicates
1 of 2 | Blood tests are emerging as an innovative tool for colorectal cancer detection because they have the potential to save lives compared with no screening. For now, however, patients should stick with more proven…
Halloween candy overload: 5 ways to keep kids from overindulging
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Rapid defibrillator use saves lives from cardiac arrest, study finds
Every minute spent waiting for a first shock from a defibrillator cuts the odds of surviving cardiac arrest by 6%, a new Dutch study finds. Photo by Mikhail Nilov/Pexels Every minute spent waiting for a first shock from a…
Presidential election is making most Americans anxious, surveys say: Here are 6 tips to calm down
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Vigorous workouts suppress hunger, especially in women
A heart-pounding workout suppresses a person's hunger levels better than less strenuous exercises like a brisk walk or active yoga, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A heart-pounding workout suppresses a…
Ozempic could help reduce Alzheimer’s risk for some, study suggests: ‘Shifting the paradigm’
Semaglutide medications — such as Ozempic, the popular diabetes drug — have been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease for certain groups. A new study, which was led by researchers at Case Western Reserve University in…
CDC: Some people may need extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Some Americans should get more than one shot of the updated COVID-19 vaccines because their age or certain health conditions make them more vulnerable to severe infections, U.S. health officials advised this week. Photo by Adobe…
Dementia risk could be higher for older adults who experience this type of injury, study finds
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Brain scans may help detect if injury pain will become chronic
Brain scans can provide early warning of who will develop chronic pain following a whiplash injury, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Brain scans can provide early warning of who will develop chronic…
After a breast cancer diagnosis, here are 10 important things you should do, experts say
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Weight-loss surgeries decline 25% as GLP-1 drugs grow in popularity
As the popularity of GLP-1 meds like Wegovy and Zepbound grows, fewer Americans are turning to weight-loss surgeries to trim their waistlines, a new report finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News As the popularity of…
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s burgers: How to spot the symptoms
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Simple test helps gauge signs of aging in people 50 and over
People over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging gracefully, particularly if it's not their strong leg, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News There's a simple test available to seniors who…
New stroke prevention guidelines released by American Stroke Association
Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability — but up to 80% of them are preventable. That’s according to the American Stroke Association (ASA), which on Monday published its…
Halloween candy binges can overload gut microbiome, spooking helpful bacteria
While no candy is truly healthy, some options are better for your gut than others. And there are ways you can help wake your gut from its sugar "spell" after holiday indulgence. Photo by Charles Parker/Pexels Each October,…
Aging may speed up after death of a loved one, study finds: ‘Major life stressor’
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Low-carb diet may enable type 2 diabetics to reduce medication
A new study indicated that a low-carbohydrate diet may help adults with type 2 diabetes gain better blood sugar control and make it possible to decrease diabetes medication. Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich/Pexels A…
New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’
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Black patients 22% more likely to die after bypass surgeries
Heart bypass operations have gotten safer, but not everyone is benefiting equally: New data shows that Black patients face a 22% higher odds of dying in the hospital after their surgeries. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…