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Most young breast cancer survivors can go on to have babies
About 73% of breast cancer survivors attempting to conceive achieved a pregnancy and 65% had a live birth, researchers report. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Mobile medical clinics bring health care directly to homeless veterans in 25 cities
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Cognitive declines lead older adults to quit driving
Impaired cognitive function foreshadows the decision of many seniors to give up driving, even more so than age or physical changes related to Alzheimer's disease, researchers…
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad’
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HPV vaccine linked to sharp reduction in risk of cancers in men
Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Development and uptake of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine has been crucial in reducing rates of virus-linked cervical…
5 myths about schizophrenia, according to a mental health expert: ‘Huge stigma’
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Study: Ozempic boosts health, survival of patients with kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes
Ozempic significantly reduces the risk of severe kidney events, heart problems and death from any cause in patients who have both conditions, researchers found. File Photo…
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
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Many people quit new weight-loss drugs because of costs, side effects
Reasons for quitting Wegovy, Ozempic or similar drugs may include cost or gastrointestinal side effects, said a team led by Urvashi Patel, of the Evernorth Research Institute…
Heart attacks during election year, plus lupus myths and life support decisions
STRESS TEST – Heart attack risk spikes for some people during periods of stress, such as election seasons, a new study found. Continue reading… IRREVERSIBLE DECISIONS – Many…
Stroke rates rising sharply among people younger than 65
It's not clear why stroke rates have risen so sharply, but rising rates of obesity and high blood pressure are likely contributing factors. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Half of Americans not equipped to provide life-saving treatment in a crisis, poll finds
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Regular fish oil use may harm those with healthy hearts
Regular use of fish oil supplements could increase the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke among those with good heart health, new research suggests. Photo by Adobe…
Spinal cord treatment restores function for paralyzed patients in study: ‘New hope’
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Use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs soars among teens, young adults
GLP-1 prescriptions among people ages 12 to 25 jumped by more than 594% (equivalent to a nearly sevenfold rise) from 2020 to 2023. Photo courtesy of Novo Nordisk…
Lupus expert debunks 7 common myths about the autoimmune disease: ‘Not a death sentence’
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Study: Only half of U.S. residents trained to perform CPR or stop serious bleeding
1 of 2 | Dr. Nicholas Kman, an emergency medicine physician, helped design the first-aid study at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.…
Ask a doc: ‘Is it dangerous to swallow gum?’
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Study: Matcha may inhibit bacteria that causes gum disease
Lab experiments show that matcha can inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis, one of the main bacterial culprits behind gum disease. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Three women — ages 41, 55 and 64 — share their secrets to better health and longevity
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