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18 Feb
A Good Night’s Sleep Is a Powerful Weapon During Cold and Flu Season
A sleep specialist from the Cleveland Clinic explains why sleep is important to boosting your immunity while common respiratory illnesses surge in the U.S.
17 Feb
Juicing May Harm Your Gut Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds
A new study finds juice cleanses may increase inflammation-linked bacteria in the gut and mouth.
14 Feb
Menthol vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes: One Type May Be More Life-Threatening
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds menthol cigarettes increase the risk of death from all causes more than non-menthol smokes.
Student Athletes Don't Know How To Fuel With Food, Study Says
High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says.
In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could help them compete harder and recover better, researchers reported rece...
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- February 18, 2025
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Zoetis Gets Green Light for Bird Flu Vaccine as Outbreak Worsens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted conditional approval for a new bird flu vaccine for poultry.
This new avian flu vaccine, developed by New Jersey-based Zoetis, was approved last week after meeting safety and efficacy standards.
“We’ve been working with the administration and with Congress, and we&rsqu...
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2025
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Prostate Cancer Screening Hits the Streets With the 'Man Van'
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A mobile "Man Van" screening program detected dozens of prostate cancer cases in disadvantaged neighborhoods of London, researchers report.
A team led by Dr. Masood Moghul of Royal Marsden Hospital in London reported its findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual Genitorur...
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2025
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Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health
Newborns are more likely to be born sickly if their moms are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, a new study says.
A woman's exposure to air pollution during the last month of pregnancy can increase their newborn’s risk of landing in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to findings published recently in the journal...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2025
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Black Children Less Likely To Get Gene Tests for Neuro Disorders
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) --Extensive genetic testing is recommended for all children with epilepsy, unexplained developmental delays, autism and other neurological conditions.
New research, however, shows that Black children are less likely than white kids to complete such testing.
This type of testing uncovers whether...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2025
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Adults Can Learn 'Perfect Pitch,' Study Suggests
From Mariah Carey and Jimi Hendrix to Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby, a select group of famous musicians past and present have had have perfect pitch.
Now, a new study suggests that you can, too -- with proper training.
Absolute or perfect pitch is the ability to identify or re-create ...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2025
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Juicing Diets Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds
Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days.
A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found that consuming vegetable and fruit juice-only diets for three days triggered detrimental gut and oral bacteria changes linked to inflammati...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- February 18, 2025
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U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting
Millions of Americans have sought help for gambling addiction in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting.
That's among the key findings in a new study published Feb. 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
“Sportsbooks have expanded from a single state to 38 states...
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
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- February 17, 2025
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Can't Find a Gastroenterologist? You're Not Alone
Nearly 50 million Americans live in counties with no local gastroenterologist.
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the GI tract -- from gallstones and gastric reflux to colon cancer. A team led by Dr. Xiaohan Ying of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City analyzed federal data to determine where gastroenterologists ...
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
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- February 17, 2025
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Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?
Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Health Center in Los Angeles, shares what to expect this season and how to stay healthy.
What type of flu acti...
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- February 16, 2025
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What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide
Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
With an estimated 2 million new cancer cases expected in 2025, regular screenings are more important than ever, according to the American Cancer Society.
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes it a perfect time to check if...
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- February 15, 2025
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CDC Finds Undetected Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians
Three U.S. dairy veterinarians unknowingly had H5N1 infections, otherwise known as bird flu.
This included one person who worked only in states without known outbreaks in cows, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The findings, published Feb. 13 in the Morbidity and Mortal...
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths
In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in infant deaths, new research reveals.
Two studies, published Feb. 13 in JAMA, show that states that enforced complete or near-total abortion bans after six weeks of pregnancy saw a 6% overall rise in infant death...
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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Igloo Recalls 1M Rolling Coolers Over Risk of Fingertip Amputations
Popular cooler brand Igloo has recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers due to serious fingertip injury risk.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall affects 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers manufactured before January 2024. The recall was issued Feb. 13.
"The tow handle can pinch consumers&rsquo...
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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Do Steroid Shots Help Ease Back Pain? Experts Weigh In
There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) finds.
Epidural steroid injections are treatments in which a steroid or corticosteroid medication is injected into the spine.
In a s...
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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Americans Who’ve Become Caregivers Rose by a Third in 10 Years
A growing numbers of family members now provide care for older adults who live at home or in residential care settings, a new study shows.
Their ranks increased 32%, from 18.2 million to 24.1 million, between 2011 and 2022, according to new research in the journal Health Affairs.
The number of hours that these folks spent caring for ...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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STI Testing at Home? Survey Finds Many Young People Are For It
When it comes to testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many young adults prefer the privacy and convenience of at-home testing, a new survey suggests.
Fully 91% of survey participants aged 14-24 said they would use free STI self-collection kits, the survey showed. STI home kits involve collecting a urine sample or vagina...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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Epstein-Barr Virus Might Help Trigger Cancer After Kidney Transplant
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Kidney transplant recipients who’ve never been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus but receive organs from a donor who has been may develop a rare and aggressive cancer
As many as 1,200 patients a year could be at risk for that cancer, called post-transplant lymphoproliferative di...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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Seniors, Could Working Later in Life Be Healthy?
Most people who are working after age 50 say staying on the job boosts their health and well-being, and those over 65 report the most benefit, a new University of Michigan poll finds.
The poll of 3,486 U.S. adults aged 50-94 found that 67% of those who continue to work report that their jobs have a positive impact on their physical health,...
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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Zoo Workers Battle Grief When Animals in Their Care Die
Zoo workers and volunteers often grieve when animals die, and zoo managers can do a better job of supporting them, a new study finds.
“Zoo professionals and volunteers frequently face significant emotional strain due to animal losses, yet structured organizational support for processing grief remains limited," lead author Nichole Nag...
- Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
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- February 14, 2025
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