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‘Alarming Rise’ in Gastrointestinal Cancers in Young Adults
A new study finds early-onset gastrointestinal cancers increased by nearly 15% from 2010 to 2019.
Severe Withdrawal From Antidepressants Uncommon, Study Finds
A review of 50 clinical trials on antidepressants and withdrawal concludes most patients experience one additional symptom, the most common being dizziness and nausea.
A Usually “Harmless Virus” May Trigger or Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease
A new study out of Northwestern Medicine finds evidence of the human pegivirus in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, but not in the brains of people without the neurological condition.
About 1 in 3 U.S. Teens Now Have Prediabetes, New CDC Data Shows
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems.
In a new analysis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about 8.4 million 12- to 17-year-...
RFK Jr. Cancels Key U.S. Health Panel Meeting Without Warning, Raising Concerns
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled a meeting of government health panel that helps guide what preventive care is covered by insurance, alarming doctors and other health officials.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was set to meet Thursday...
Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled Over Labeling Mistake
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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A labeling mistake has led to a nationwide recall of four different types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons, federal health officials said.
Mondelēz Global LLC, the parent company of Ritz, is recalling the products because some packages containing peanu...
FDA Fully Approves Moderna’s COVID Vaccine for Some Young Kids
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children with medical conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness.
The move makes Moderna’s vaccine, called Spikevax, the first COV...
U.S. Cuts to HIV Aid Could Lead to 4 Million Deaths, U.N. Warns
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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Global deaths from AIDS have dropped to their lowest levels in more than 30 years, in part due to efforts to fight HIV. But U.S. funding cuts could soon reverse that progress, experts warn.
A United Nations report released Thursday says that if the money isn’t repl...
Antidepressant Withdrawal Not As Severe As Thought, Evidence Review Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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People typically don’t suffer severe withdrawal symptoms or fall into depression immediately after they stop taking antidepressants, a new evidence review says.
There had been concerns that people who quit antidepressants would suddenly fall prey to depression or d...
Popular Chronic Pain Med Linked To Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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A drug used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of dementia, a new study says.
Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 85%, researchers reported Jul...
Societal Stress Driving Trans, Gender-Diverse To Drink
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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Societal stress could be driving some transgender and gender-diverse people to the bottle, a small-scale study says.
People whose gender identity differs from their birth sex drink more alcohol and engage in more hazardous drinking than cisgender heterosexual peers, acco...
Disposable Vapes Release Toxic Metals, Lab Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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People using cheap disposable vape devices are likely inhaling high levels of toxic metals with every puff, a recent study says.
After a few hundred puffs, some disposable vapes start releasing levels of toxic metals higher than found in either last-generation refillable...
Bionic Knee Allows Better Movement For Amputees
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2025
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“Better. Stronger. Faster.”
Those words were written for TV’s bionic "Six Million Dollar Man," but they could soon apply to everyday folks with above-the-knee amputations, a new study says.
A new bionic knee allows amputees to walk faster, climb s...
Life Expectancy in California Has Not Recovered From COVID Drop
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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Even four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California residents aren’t living as long as they used to.
New research published July 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that though the state’s life expectancy is im...
Susan Monarez Advances in Process to Lead CDC
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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Susan Monarez is one step closer to becoming the next director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate’s health committee voted 12-11 to move her nomination forward. The vote was along party lines, with all Democr...
Experts Say There’s No Safe Amount of Processed Meat
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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A new study finds that eating even a little processed meat, drinking soda or consuming trans fats puts you at risk for serious health problems.
The research, published recently in the journal Nature Medicine, looked at more than 60 earlier studies on how diet af...
Lyme Disease Patients Aren't Getting Proper Follow-Up Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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Most folks diagnosed with Lyme disease aren’t getting the follow-up care they need, a new study says.
Only one-third of people (35%) with ongoing early-stage Lyme disease symptoms checked back in with their doctor, researchers reported today in the journal Fron...
'Old' Brains Increase Risk Of Death, Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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They say age is all in your mind — and that might literally be true, a new study reveals.
People with “young” brains — brains aging more slowly than their actual age — are much less likely to die or develop Alzheimer’s disease than tho...
Air Pollution Linked To Common Brain Tumors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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Folks who breathe in more air pollution have a higher risk of developing a common non-cancerous brain tumor, a new study says.
Several different types of air pollutants, including particle pollution and nitrogen dioxide, appear to increase risk of meningiomas — tum...
Lead Exposure Can Harm Kids' Memory, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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Even low levels of lead exposure can harm kids' working memory, potentially affecting their education and development, according to a new study.
Exposure to lead in the womb or during early childhood appears to increase kids' risk of memory decay, accelerating the rate a...
Loneliness Preys On Mental, Physical Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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Loneliness dramatically increases a person’s risk of depression and poor health, a new study says.
Half of folks who say they always feel lonely (50%) have clinical depression, compared with just 10% of those who report never feeling lonely, researchers reported Ju...
Trying to Quit Smoking? These Expert-Backed Tips Can Help
- David Hill, MD, Chair, Board of Directors, American Lung Association HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the majority of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who smoked cigarettes wanted to quit; approximately half had tried to quit, but fewer than 10% were successful.
Many folks say quitti...
Barbie's Latest Look? It Includes an Insulin Pump and Glucose Monitor
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2025
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Barbie’s latest look includes a polka-dot crop top, chunky heels — and an insulin pump.
Mattel has released its first-ever Barbie with type 1 diabetes, complete with a glucose monitor, phone app and a purse packed with supplies. The goal? To help kids with di...
