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31 Mar
Alternative Therapies Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Survival, Study Finds
New research suggests breast cancer patients who choose to fight their disease with complementary or alternative therapies are nearly 4 times more likely to die within 5 years.
30 Mar
Legal, Accessible—and Risky: Kratom Cases Explode Across the U.S.
A new study finds calls to poison centers about kratom have surged more than 1,200% in the past decade, with sharp increases in hospitalizations.
27 Mar
Just Minutes More Sleep and Movement Each Day Can Significantly Lower Heart Risk
A new study shows that small improvements to sleep, physical activity, and diet can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Former U.S. Surgeon General Challenges Trump Nominee
Who speaks for the nation’s health is now at the center of a heated debate in D.C.
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role, Dr. Casey Means.
Nearly 11 months after her nomination, Means is still waiting for Senate confirmation. Some lawmakers have ...
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Short Bursts of Exercise Linked To Lower Risk of Major Diseases
As it turns out, you don't need long workouts to improve your health.
Just a few minutes of more intense activity each day may help lower your risk of serious diseases.
That’s according to a study published March 29 in the European Heart Journal, which looked at data from nearly 100,000 people.
Researchers found ...
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Over 10.2 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Over Metal Bristle Risk
Millions of grill brushes are being recalled following reports that small metal bristles can break off and end up in food.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says about 10.2 million Nexgrill metal wire grill brushes are affected.
The problem: Loose bristles can stick to grills or food and be swallowed accidentally, le...
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Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled Over Hidden Drug Ingredients
Two chocolate products marketed for sexual enhancement are being recalled because they were found to contain hidden prescription drug ingredients.
The recall involves "Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate" and "ilum Sex Chocolate," sold by the company Gear Isle, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Officials said the ...
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Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal
Aggressively lowering high cholesterol can cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by about a third among people with clogged arteries, a new study says.
The results support updated guidelines that call for cutting “bad” LDL cholesterol levels to less than 55 mg/dL among people with heart disease driven by clogged and hardened a...
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Cold Weather More Deadly For The Heart Than Heat, Study Finds
Seniors and people with heart problems need to exercise more caution during cold snaps compared to heat waves, a new study says.
Folks are at much greater risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart health problems during colder weather, researchers reported in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
About 80% of ...
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Teens' Sleep Patterns Affect Their Diet, Exercise, Study Says
Teenagers might be known for being night owls, but they’ll be healthier if they can get to bed earlier, a new study says.
Teens who stay up late and sleep the morning away are more likely to eat more and be less physically active, especially when school is in session, researchers report in the April issue of the journal Sleep Hea...
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'Watch and Wait' Approach Safe For Women With Precancerous Breast Condition, Trial Finds
A “watch and wait” approach might be best for women with a precancerous breast condition, a new clinical trial has found.
Women with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) had about the same rates of invasive cancer if they were put on active surveillance compared to those immediately treated with surgery, researchers recentl...
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Intermittent Fasting Might Help Manage Female Hormone Imbalance, Trial Shows
Intermittent fasting might help manage symptoms from a hormonal condition that affects nearly 1 in 5 women, new clinical trial results say.
Weight loss associated with intermittent fasting helped lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), researchers reported March 27 in the journal Nature Medicine.<...
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Dental Care Can Help Cirrhosis Patients Avoid Liver Cancer, Hospitalization
A healthy mouth is key to protecting the well-being of people battling liver disease, a new study reports.
Veterans with early-stage cirrhosis had fewer health problems and complications — including a lower risk of liver cancer — if they received routine dental cleanings, according to findings published recently in the Jour...
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