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What is POTS, the disease affecting Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky?
After nearly a decade of keeping it under wraps, Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky has shared her POTS diagnosis with the world. The athlete, who has won 14 Olympic medals for…
CDC: Childhood vaccines have saved 1 million U.S. lives since 1994
A new government report shows childhood vaccines have prevented hundreds of millions of illnesses, tens of millions of hospitalizations and more than 1 million deaths among…
Atlanta couple’s conjoined twin daughters, fused at the heart, lived for just 1 hour: ‘Gift from God’
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FDA approves nasal injection epinephrine for anaphylactic reaction
1 of 2 | The epinephrine nasal spray is now approved for emergency treatment of Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adult patients. File Photo by…
AI fast-tracks dementia diagnoses by tapping into ‘hidden information’ in brain waves
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Your damaging adult traits could be tied to a teenage friend’s genes, study says
1 of 2 | Friends’ gene-influenced traits can have ripple effects on their peers, increasing the long-term odds of developing drug and alcohol use disorders, as…
Gallup poll reveals how teens cope with negative emotions — and why ‘they want to be heard’
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In Parkinson’s, dementia may occur less often or later than believed, study says
1 of 2 | On top of living with Parkinson’s disease, receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be especially traumatic for patients and their families, Photo by…
Steven Tyler’s career-ending throat injury: How dangerous is a fractured larynx?
Aerosmith’s mid-tour announcement that the band is retiring after five decades has spotlighted the little-known condition that frontman Steven Tyler is battling. On Friday,…
EPA bans DCPA pesticide in ‘historic’ move to protect unborn babies, pregnant women
Farmworkers, in particular, face burdensome conditions in the fields and often face exposure to harmful pesticides while working to feed others, said U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva,…
Ozempic patients may face dangerous risks during surgery, doctors warn
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It really hurts to think, new study concludes
People don't necessarily enjoy thinking hard unless they receive some sort of reward, says Erik Bijleveld, the senior author of a new study, who is a psychologist and associate…
These 17 cancer types are more common in Gen X and millennials, as study notes ‘alarming trend’
Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study, published in the…
Study suggests U.S. heart transplant list is failing sick kids
The U.S. heart transplant list for children isn’t accurately ranking the sickest kids highest, making it more likely they may die while waiting for a donor heart, a new study…
JD Vance promotes family in America amid birth rate drop, fueled by several factors
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Smoking, vaping called a deadly combination for lung cancer risk
A new study confirms that people who vape and smoke tobacco face higher risks for lung cancer than if they'd done either alone. Adobe Stock/HealthDay Experts have…
Freed American prisoners Gershkovich and Whelan may face ‘disruptive’ trauma, say mental health experts
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Exercise may counter damage to health from sitting too much
Folks who are sedentary for eight or more hours daily can lower their overall risk of death -- and especially their risk of dying from heart disease -- if they perform 140…
Aspirin may be linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer, new study suggests
Aspirin is widely known for its heart attack prevention benefits, but a new study has also linked the common drug to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. The study analyzed…
FDA issues warning over skin peel treatments, orders retailers to halt sales
1 of 3 | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans of using certain chemical peel skin products because of a risk of serious skin injury, while…