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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, cancer expert says ‘survivor tsunami’ is coming
Breast cancer patients and survivors are speaking out on how the treatment landscape is setting them up to not just survive, but thrive. A recent report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that although cases are still rising…
Black patients more likely to receive ‘opioids only’ pain relief after surgery
After Black patients undergo a surgery, they are much more likely than their White peers to receive only an opioid for post-op pain relief, rather than a more nuanced combo of analgesics, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe…
What is rucking? This popular fitness trend goes back to basics for big gains
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Despite improvements, salt in restaurant meals remains high, can hurt the heart
1 of 4 | Major restaurant chains in the United States serve meals with salt or sodium levels as high as 2,300 milligrams, or about a full teaspoon, according to a recent report from the Center for Science in the Public…
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here’s what to know
While cannabis has historically been more popular with younger groups, a growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk? A recent poll by the University…
Study confirms RSV vaccine’s protective power for seniors
A global real-world study of the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) finds it offers folks aged 60 and over 80% protection against severe illness and/or hospitalization. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A global…
Mourning Liam Payne: Celebrity deaths can cause very real grief, experts say
The tragic loss of pop singer Liam Payne has caused a wave of grief among his fanbase. Payne, 31, one of five members of the British boy band One Direction, died on Wednesday after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires,…
Cancer diagnosis can take devastating toll on family finances
Ruined credit scores and big risks for bankruptcy: All part of the long-term financial fallout from the words "You have cancer," according to two new studies. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Ruined credit scores and big…
New Alzheimer’s research reveals ‘quiet’ phase of the disease, before symptoms appear
New details have emerged about how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain. Researchers led by the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle and University of Washington Medicine have identified cellular changes in the brains of…
Music might speed recovery from surgery
Pop tunes, smooth jams and banging beats can help people more easily recover from surgery with fewer painkillers, a new review finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Pop tunes, smooth jams and banging beats can help…
Family selling dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old daughter
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Youth tobacco use reaches 25-year low, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Thursday announced tobacco use among the nation's youth has reached a 25-year low. File Photo by Theo0221/Wikimedia Commons About 2.25 million U.S. middle- and high-school students…
Bird flu concerns mount as California reports more human cases
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Study: Men using diabetes drug metformin won’t increase birth defect risk
A new, reassuring study finds that men can take the diabetes drug metformin without worrying that their offspring will suffer from birth defects. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A new, reassuring study finds that men can…
As solo aging becomes more common, here’s how to thrive on your own
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Ozempic, new intestinal therapy may eliminate need for insulin in Type 2 diabetics
Results from a new study suggest a combination of the diabetes drug Ozempic and an innovative new intestinal procedure could help erase the need for insulin in folks with Type 2 diabetes. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Meet the Hurricane Milton babies born at Florida hospitals during the storm
As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, one of the state’s major hospital systems welcomed 67 babies into the world. AdventHealth for Women, which offers women's health care services at locations across Central…
Survey: Improvements needed for breast cancer treatment side effects
In a global survey of breast cancer patients conducted by breast cancer organization Breastcancer.org, a gap in support services for managing the mental and physical side effects experienced by those undergoing treatment was evident.…
As election nears, stress eating needs a sharp eye: ‘It’s destructive behavior’
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Gene therapy might help prevent arthritis, other problems in overweight kids
Gene therapy could help obese kids avoid health problems associated with excess weight, including arthritis, a new study suggests. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Gene therapy could help obese kids avoid health problems…