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08 May
Ultra-Processed Foods May Speed Up Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
In a new study, people who consumed the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods were more likely to show earlier signs of prodromal Parkinson’s disease, the stage of the disease seen before tremors begin.
07 May
Teen Use of Nicotine Pouches on the Rise
A new study finds more high schoolers are using nicotine pouches -- alone and in combination with e-cigarettes.
06 May
Eating Nuts, Seeds and Corn Won’t Raise Your Risk for Diverticulitis, a Common Digestive Disorder
A new study finds no link between nuts, seeds and corn and diverticulitis risk in women. However, following a healthy diet was associated with lower odds of the painful disease.
Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new vaccine that combines flu and COVID-19 protection in one shot shows promising results, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it wants more data before it can be approved.
Moderna researchers reported that the combo shot produced a stronger immune response against COVID-19 ...
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When Statins Aren't Enough, This Drug May Help Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new drug combo lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain high even after taking statins.
The new pill pairs a new drug called obicetrapib with an existing one, ezetimibe. In a Phase 3 clinical trial, this combo reduced LDL levels by nearly 49% over about three months, accor...
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Trump Administration Ends CDC's Key Infection Control Committee
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal committee that helped set national rules for infection control in hospitals has been shut down, raising concerns from health experts.
The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) was terminated March 31, though members weren't told until early May, according...
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Face Mask Can Detect Kidney Disease Via Breath
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wearing a face mask to protect others from infectious disease continues to be hotly debated in the United States.
But what about wearing a face mask to detect chronic kidney disease?
A modified surgical face mask containing a specialized breath sensor can accurately detect when someone h...
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Worried About Prostate Cancer Screening? New Study Shows Better Judgment In Treatment
Some men would rather skip screening for prostate cancer due to fears that they’ll be rendered impotent or incontinent from cancer surgery.
But new research says those fears are unwarranted, thanks to improvements in the way doctors approach prostate cancer.
The number of unnecessary surgeries to treat low-risk prostate cancer ...
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Down Syndrome Patients Have Higher Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
People with Down syndrome have a much higher risk of stroke than people without the genetic disorder, a new study says.
Down syndrome patients have a 5.14 times higher risk of a stroke caused by a brain bleed, and more than 4 times higher risk of a stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers reported May 7 in the Journal of Internal Med...
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Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complacency regarding your overall health, a new study says.
People who underwent brain scans to learn their Alzheimer’s risk experienced less anxiety, even if the results showed highe...
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Parkinson's Disease Risk
Fast food and ready-made packaged eats could be doing slow damage to people’s brains.
Ultra-processed foods like breakfast cereals, soft drinks, hot dogs and ketchup appear to increase a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.
People who ate about 11 servings of ultra-processed foods per d...
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Sleep Apnea Linked To Memory-Related Brain Decline
Sleep apnea could be costing you brain power and increasing your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
The drop in blood oxygen levels that occurs during a sleep apnea episode appears to be linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory, researchers reported May 7 in the journal Neurology
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Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen Dr. Vinay Prasad, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco, to lead its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
The division oversees vaccines and biologic medicines, including gene therapies, CNN rep...
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