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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…
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…