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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.
How Does BMI Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women?
A new study finds the combination of excess weight and heart disease in postmenopausal women is associated with an especially high risk of developing breast cancer.
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...
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...
RFK Jr. Praises Meal Program Critics Say Is Ultra-Processed
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2025
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A government-backed meal delivery service for people on Medicaid and Medicare is getting national attention — but not all of it is positive.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently praised Mom’s Meals, a company that sends prepackaged meals to people ...
First Malaria Drug Approved for Newborns and Small Babies
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2025
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A new malaria treatment has been approved for newborns and infants under 11 pounds, filling a major gap in care for some of the most vulnerable children.
The medicine, called Coartem Baby (also known as Riamet Baby), was approved by Switzerland’s health agency, Swi...
Fruits And Veggies Protective Against IBD, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2025
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A healthy plant-based diet might protect people from inflammatory bowel diseases, a new study says.
People noshing healthy plant-based foods had a 14% lower risk of Crohn’s disease and an 8% lower risk of ulcerative colitis, researchers found.
On the other ha...
