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01 Dec
Invasive Breast Cancer Rising in Younger Women, Study Finds
A new study finds an increasing number of women 18-49 years old are being diagnosed with breast cancer, and most of the cases are invasive.
26 Nov
GLP-1 Medications Linked to Higher Rates of Chronic Cough
A new study finds people taking GLP-1 drugs are up to 29% more likely to develop a chronic cough – even if they aren’t diagnosed with acid reflux.
25 Nov
Untreated Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Parkinson’s Risk
A new study finds people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea are nearly twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease over time.
Up to 1 in 4 Breast Cancers Occur in Women Under 50, Study Shows
As many as 1 in 4 breast cancers occur in women younger than 50, a new study has found.
Among seven outpatient clinics in the New York region, 20% to 24% of breast cancers were found in women 18 to 49, according to results presented Monday at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting in Chicago.
“This res...
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Obesity Could Speed Alzheimer's Progression, Study Suggests
Obesity might contribute to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
Some blood markers associated with Alzheimer’s increased nearly twice as fast among people with obesity compared to people who didn't have obesity, according to results presented today at the Radiological Society of North America’s an...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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Men's Beer Bellies Could Pose Special Risk to Heart
That beer belly a guy’s toting around could mean trouble for his heart, a new study says.
Said belly fat is linked to changes in heart structure that can contribute to heart failure, researchers reported Monday at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting in Chicago.
“Abdominal obesity, a high waist...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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Quick Treatment of Head Injury Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
Folks who overlook a concussion might find themselves at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease down the line, a new study says.
Receiving prompt treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the later risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 41%, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease
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- December 2, 2025
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Science Explains Why You Wince When Watching Another's Pain
Ever wonder why you instinctively wince when you see physical harm come to a TV or movie character on screen?
There’s a scientific explanation for why we flinch when watching painful events, even though we know it’s not real, researchers reported Nov. 26 in the journal Nature.
It turns out that such scenes activa...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2025
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FDA Tells Consumers to Toss 19 Cookware Items That May Contain Lead
A growing list of pots and pans is now considered unsafe, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging folks to check their kitchens and get rid of them right away.
In a new alert, the agency said 19 cookware products, all made outside the United States, may release dangerous levels of lead into food.
Most of the items ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 1, 2025
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Global Measles Cases Surge as Vaccination Rates Fall, WHO Warns
Between 2000 and 2024, global measles deaths fell by 88%, saving an estimated 58 million lives, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.
But now the virus is spreading again in places that had once pushed it to the brink: A sign that too many children are now missing their routine vaccines.
Last year, 59 countries r...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 1, 2025
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FDA Pulls Plan to Require Asbestos Testing in Talc-Based Cosmetics
Talc-based makeup and powders will not go through new asbestos testing requirements after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chose to pull back a proposed rule last week.
The decision surprised health advocates, who have pushed for stronger oversight because asbestos is a dangerous contaminant that can appear in talc and is linked...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 1, 2025
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CDC Names Ralph Abraham as Second-in-Command Despite Vaccine Controversy
A Louisiana physician who has questioned vaccine safety and halted his state’s vaccination campaigns in the past is now serving in one of the top roles at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dr. Ralph Abraham, a former congressman and Louisiana’s surgeon general in 2024, discretely began his position as t...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 1, 2025
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Tea, Coffee, Nuts, Berries: All Good for Your Heart
Tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, olive oil: They’re all rich in antioxidant compounds called polyphenols, and they’re all good for your heart, a new British study shows.
“This research provides strong evidence that regularly including polyphenol-rich foods in your diet is a simple and effective way to supp...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- December 1, 2025
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