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20 Nov
Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk
A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
19 Nov
Lung Cancer Survival Rates in the U.S. Are Improving
Americans with lung cancer are living longer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, but researchers say increased screening and access to genetic testing can boost progress even more.
18 Nov
Pregnant Women Concerned About Chemical Exposure May Want to Avoid Makeup, Nail Polish and Hair Dye, New Study Suggests
In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Lower Heart Failure Deaths
A drug used to help patients lose weight and manage diabetes may also help those with heart failure, an international clinical trial shows.
The test of tirzepatide, brand named Zepbound, included 731 patients with diastolic heart failure and obesity who were followed for two years.
"This class of drugs continue to show benefits far b...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another's Drinking, Drug Use
Think of it as collateral damage: Millions of Americans say they have been harmed by a loved one's drug or alcohol use.
One in 3 adults who responded to a new nationwide survey said they had suffered "secondhand harm" from another person's drinking. And more than 1 in 10 said they had been harmed by a loved one's drug use.
That...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- November 21, 2024
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Human Cell Atlas Will Be 'Google Maps' for Health Research
Scientists from around the world are making headway in compiling a Human Cell Atlas -- a deep dive into the myriad types of cells in the body and their disparate roles in health and disease.
The atlas is not yet complete, but 40 different scientific papers on cell research, published Nov. 20 in the journal Nature, brings the goal ...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- November 20, 2024
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U.S. Postpartum Depression Diagnoses Doubled in a Decade
Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows.
While about 1 in every 10 new moms (9.4%) suffered postpartum depression in 2010, that number rose to almost 1 in every 5 (19%) by 2021, report a team from Kaiser Permanente Southern California.
Why the steep rise...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- November 20, 2024
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California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday.
"California has identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County who was tested for mild upper respiratory symptoms. The child, who&nbs...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- November 20, 2024
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About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol
Nearly 1 in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The data, from 2021 through 2023, found that 11.3% of adults have high total cholesterol -- a number that's held relatively steady since the introduction ...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- November 20, 2024
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