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Coffee, tea may offer protection from some cancers, study indicates
A new evidence review says that coffee and tea consumption are linked to a lower risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and head and neck, according to study results published…
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Zepbound, a GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., for the treatment of moderate to severe sleep apnea certain patients…
Tainted cucumbers linked to 100 cases of salmonella in 23 states
An outbreak of salmonella linked to cucumbers has now been tied to 100 known cases of the illness across 23 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported. Photo by…
Study links mental health risks to this toxin for those born in ’60s or ’70s
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Analysis predicts big drop in U.S. global health ranking
Americans are falling farther behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to health and life expectancy, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Doctor and cancer survivor gears up to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
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Short, intense bursts of exercise lower women’s cardiovascular disease risk by almost half
Exercising at a high intensity for as little as 1.5 minutes a day may protect from the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or heart failure, particularly…
Do women need more sleep than men? Here’s what experts think
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Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users’ lives
Vending machines around the country dispense naloxone, also known as Narcan, an overdose reversal medication that paramedics and emergency room doctors have administered for…
Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: ‘Getting worse’
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Rise of pancreatic cancer diagnoses might reflect increased early detection
Experts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths…
Surge in walking pneumonia affects these high-risk groups, says Dr. Marc Siegel
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Certain painkillers might raise bleeding risks for people on blood thinners
People on blood thinners have a doubled risk of dangerous internal bleeding if they also take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen or naproxen, a new…
Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcohol effects, a new study suggests. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists — which contain either…
Study: Sitting too much poses health dangers, despite exercise
Time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day could increase a person's risk of heart disease and death, a new study warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Diabetes rates have quadrupled since 1990 — these are the 4 reasons
The number of people living with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled in the past two decades, with 830 million people diagnosed as of 2022, as published this week in The Lancet.…
Study: Risky sex more common among students who use dating apps
College students who use dating apps are more likely to engage in risky sex, endangering their health, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
RFK Jr. calls for removal of fluoride from drinking water, sparking debate
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Vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in obese seniors
Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Veterans in the spotlight as celebrity chef shares unique ways to make a difference
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