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15 Aug
HPV Cancer Awareness: Dangerously Low
A new survey finds only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have heard of the HPV virus that causes oral and cervical cancer… and even fewer know there's a preventive vaccine.
14 Aug
ADHD Meds Linked To Lower Risk Of Harmful, Life-Threatening Behaviors
ADHD patients who begin drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis have significantly lower odds of suicidal ideation, substance misuse, car accidents and criminality, according to a new study.
13 Aug
Gut Bacteria’s Surprising Role in Insomnia
A new study identifies 14 types of gut bacteria that appear to increase the risk of insomnia and 8 that may protect against the sleep disorder.
Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins
As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reminds families, teachers and communities about the importance of quality sleep for students of all ages.
“Resetting healthy sleep habits early can help students start the year ...
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Doctors Seek Best Way to Treat Newly Discovered Genetic Disorder
SATURDAY, Aug. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most folks probably think of gene mutations as something people are born with, but genes can also change later in life, sometimes making people sick.
Scientists recently discovered a new disease that starts just that way in midlife.
Called VEXAS, it’s marked by repeat...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- August 16, 2025
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Ladder Recall Follows Reports of Falls, Head Injuries and Broken Bones
More than 122,000 ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled because their locking mechanism can fail, putting users at risk of a fall.
The affected ladders are 20- and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro models sold between November 2021 and February 2024.
The manufacturer, WernerCo of Itasca, Ill., said owners should stop using the ladders im...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- August 15, 2025
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Study Finds Redlined Neighborhoods Face Delays in Emergency Care
People living in neighborhoods once labeled “hazardous” on federal housing maps are still more likely to wait longer for an ambulance, new research shows.
Rutgers University researchers who analyzed 236 U.S. urban areas found that 7.06% of residents in historically redlined “Grade D” areas lacked quick access to eme...
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- August 15, 2025
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Cholera Outbreak in Darfur Kills 40 in One Week, Officials Say
A fast-moving cholera outbreak in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed 40 people and sickened more than 2,300 in the past week alone, according to Doctors Without Borders.
The medical aid group, also known as Médecins San Frontières or MSF, says this is the worst outbreak the country has seen in years, The Associa...
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- August 15, 2025
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New Brain Implant Could Let People Speak Just by Thinking Words
For the first time, scientists have created a brain implant that can “hear” and vocalize words a person is only imagining in their head.
The device, developed at Stanford University in California, could help people with severe paralysis communicate more easily, even if they can’t move their mouth to try to speak.
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- August 15, 2025
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Why Do Some Kids Benefit More From Exposure Therapy To Food Allergens?
Some kids are helped by exposure therapy to food allergens like peanuts, with their allergies gradually diminishing as they eat small amounts of their food nemesis.
For others, such treatment – also called oral immunotherapy — causes severe allergic reactions.
Researchers now think they know why some kids do well with exp...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 15, 2025
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Youthful Immunity: A Double-Edged Sword for Seniors
The Fountain of Youth may not be all it’s cracked up to be, researchers say.
A genetic “fountain of youth” actually might increase seniors’ risk of developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease and psoriasis, a new study says.
Essentially, seniors who maintain “immune yo...
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- August 15, 2025
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Source Of Breathing Problems Identified For People With Spinal Cord Injuries
Breathing problems are common among people with a spinal cord injury, frequently contributing to illness and death.
But researchers think they’ve sussed out a way to potentially improve these patients’ ability to breathe, a new study says.
A group of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord called interneurons works to bo...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- August 15, 2025
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'Forever' Chemicals Might Hamper Weight Loss In Teens
“Forever” PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager’s ability to drop excess weight, even if they’ve undergone weight-loss surgery, a new study says.
Teens with high blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were more likely to regain weight lost after bariatric surgery, researchers reported Aug. 14 in...
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