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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…
Cheap Ozempic knock-offs have risen in popularity — but are they safe?
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Changing Alzheimer’s drug vial size might save big money for Medicare
A simple tweak in available vial sizes of the breakthrough Alzheimer's drug Leqembi could save Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars each year, a new analysis claims. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A simple tweak in…
Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year
Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5. That’s more than a 340% increase over the 3,962 cases…
Survey finds 6% of U.S. adults have ADHD amid ongoing drug shortages
More than 15.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD, and nearly three-quarters of those taking medication to treat it say drug shortages are hampering their ability to get help, a new report finds. Photo by Adobe…
Boy facing blindness gets life-changing eye surgery: ‘Such a blessing’
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Chronic stress speeds colorectal cancer’s spread dramatically, study indicates
1 of 2 | Researchers demonstrated that chronic stress not only fueled tumor growth, but it also undermined beneficial gut bacteria, especially Lactobacillus genus, which are vital for mounting a healthy immune response…
Grateful children make parents happier and less stressed, new study suggests
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Researchers developing early test for endometriosis
Endometriosis could be linked to the health of a woman's microbiome, a new study says. The discovery might help lead to an early test for the painful condition, and possible new treatments. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Breast cancer patient says new type of chemo saved her life: ‘I am thriving’
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FDA approves first once-weekly drug treatment regimen for hemophilia
A new treatment for hemophilia made by Pfizer and approved by the Food and Administration Friday allows patients to treat their condition with just one subcutaneous injection per week. File Photo by Nick Youngson/Pix4free…