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Expert shares what to expect after hip replacement surgery
Older hip implants were made of metal, but newer ones are largely composed of ceramic and plastic, so their life expectancy is much longer -- typically 20 to 30 years. Photo by…
Many families take patients off life support too soon after traumatic brain injuries: study
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Tracking exercise steps or minutes may boost health
Exercise targets based on either step count or minutes are equally associated with lower risks of premature death and heart disease, researchers report in the journal JAMA…
Heart attacks more likely during presidential elections and other stressful times, study shows
Your genes could put you at a higher risk of heart attack during very stressful times. Research from Massachusetts General Hospital found that people who have specific…
Asthma, COPD often not diagnosed, study indicates
1 of 2 | Lead author Dr. Shawn Aaron, a senior scientist and lung specialist at The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, described the research as "the…
Summer is tick season, but these tips can help you avoid the bloodsucking bugs
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Social media use linked to higher risk of vaping, smoking
Just 2% of people who reported no social media use engaged in cigarette smoking, but that rose to 17% among those who said they were on social media seven-plus hours per day.…
Feeling hungrier than usual? Your sleep schedule could be the culprit, an expert says
If you've been feeling hungrier than usual, it could be due to your sleeping habits. Human hunger is tied to circadian rhythm, according to experts, which means not sleeping…
Study predicts global life expectancy will rise by more than 4 years by 2050
Higher life expectancy is largely driven by public health measures that have improved prevention, detection and treatment of heart disease, COVID-19 and a range of health…
Could your car make you sick? Study highlights potentially cancerous toxins in vehicles
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FDA approves Imdelltra for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
Tarlatamab (Imdelltra) is only for patients who have exhausted all other options to treat extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
A cancer patient’s second chance at motherhood, plus a pastor’s journey through depression
SECOND CHANCE – A New Jersey mother was able to have another baby thanks to an experimental cancer therapy that protected her fertility. Continue reading… STICKER SHOCK –…
Asthmatic adults who vape more likely to have developed asthma earlier in life
Overall, asthmatic adults who said they'd vaped over the past month were over three times as likely to have developed asthma relatively early in life (before the age of 27)…
Melanoma patients reveal dramatic stories for Skin Cancer Awareness Month: ‘I thought I was careful’
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Avoiding meat may reduce risk of heart disease, cancer, early death
Staying away from meat was tied to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and early death, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
CDC, WebMD give update on current bird flu outbreak: ‘Be alert, not alarmed’
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Roche’s experimental obesity drug shows promising early stage results
The logo of Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche hangs at its headquarters in Basle, Switzerland. Photo by Steffen Schmidt/EPA-EFE Swiss drug company Roche on…
Chicago nurse is finally free of COVID-19-related PTSD and depression after electrical brain tapping therapy
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Competing for cash may spur men to lose weight
Weight loss was more successful among men who engaged in a competitive game versus those who weren't offered the challenge, researchers said. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
Health care costs up to 300% higher for privately insured patients than those with Medicare, report reveals
Most Americans — more than 65% — have private health insurance, but a new report has revealed a potentially very expensive drawback. Patients who have private (commercial)…