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Olive oil could help reduce risk of dying from dementia, Harvard study says
1 of 2 | Consuming olive oil could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia, regardless of overall diet quality, a new Harvard study of U.S. adults suggests.…
Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns
A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm died after drinking raw milk from dairy cows affected with bird flu, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Avoiding meat may help reverse advanced liver cirrhosis
Patients who stuck with a meat burger had higher blood levels of ammonia than those who consumed plant-based burgers, researchers found. Photo by RitaE/Pixabay…
Anger can increase heart attack risk, study finds: ‘Chronic insult to arteries’
Seeing red could spike your heart disease risk, experts are warning. Feeling angry for as little as eight minutes a day could raise your chances of experiencing a cardiac…
Higher dose of smoking cessation medication may improve results
Patients are more likely to successfully quit if the dose of their smoking cessation treatment is increased in response to an initial failure, researchers report. Photo by…
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests, but more research needed
Cuddling with a cat or kitten might seem therapeutic, but a new study suggests contact with these animals could have adverse mental health effects down the road. Research…
AI may help diagnose rare diseases years earlier
A newly developed AI program was able to successfully identify people at risk of developing a rare immune disorder, researchers report. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Are noise-canceling headphones hazardous to your health? Audiology experts share warnings
Noise-canceling earbuds and headphones can be helpful when you need silence on demand — but could they be hazardous to your health? The technology has grown in popularity…
Treatment for peripheral artery disease as effective for women as men
Less invasive endovascular treatments work equally well in women as in men with peripheral artery disease, a new study found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
High levels of resistant bacteria found in uncooked meats and raw dog food: ‘Red flag’
High levels of E. coli were found in uncooked meats and raw dog food sold in grocery stores in the U.K., according to research presented last week at the European Society of…
Study: Combine intermittent fasting with high-intensity exercise to boost health
Improvements in body composition, cardiometabolic health seen among women with obesity.…
Common mental health problem can shorten cancer survivors’ lives, study finds: ‘Critical issue’
Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, research suggests. The study, led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and published in the Journal of…
Survey of LGBTQ+ youth shows higher risk of suicide, need for support
The 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People was released Wednesday by The Trevor Project, revealing a strong link between suicide risk and…
When a parent must care for a parent: How to avoid caregiving burnout, according to experts
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Teens who vape exposed to toxic lead, uranium, study shows
Lead levels in urine are 40% higher among intermittent vapers and 30% higher among frequent vapers, compared to occasional vapers, a study found. Photo by Adobe…
‘Liquid gold’ could bring new hope to multiple sclerosis patients, study suggests: ‘Profound benefit’
Researchers may have hit "gold" when it comes to the treatment of multiple sclerosis. An experimental medication called CNM-Au8 — a drinkable liquid with gold nanocrystals —…
ADHD often goes undetected in adults, experts say
1 of 5 | Only 10% to 25% of adults with ADHD obtain an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment, according to a study published in Psychiatry Research. Photo by…
Cancer trends revealed, including most common types of the disease and biggest risk factors
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show. USAFacts, a…
Healthy lifestyle could counteract effects of life-shortening genes
With a healthy lifestyle, individuals at high genetic risk of a shortened lifespan could lengthen their life expectancy by almost 5 1/2 years at age of 40, researchers noted.…
Amid bird flu spread, experts reveal if it’s safe to drink milk: ‘Indirect concern’
Traces of bird flu have been detected in pasteurized milk — leaving many people wondering if it’s safe to drink. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a notice…