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Use of salt substitutes linked to lower risk of high blood pressure
Older adults who use a salt substitute are 40% less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to those who use regular salt, a new study found. Photo by Bru-nO/Pixabay…
Study: Acupuncture could reduce stroke risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis
1 of 2 | Dr. Hung-Rong Yen, a professor and dean of the College of Chinese Medicine at China Medical University, was the lead author of a study that indicated…
New project seeks to guide AI use in treating neurodegenerative illnesses
The Oakland, Calif-based 10,000 Brains Project brings together leading non-profits in their field of study with the goal to provide the needed leadership, expertise and…
Biosensor can detect breast cancer in saliva
A new hand-held biosensor can detect breast cancer biomarkers from a tiny sample of saliva, researchers report Tuesday in the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B.…
Rate of long COVID may be lower in pregnant people, study suggests
A little more than 9% of pregnant women developed long COVID six or more months after their initial infection, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
California schools now allow kids to attend with cough and cold symptoms, health department says
A growing number of schools are relaxing their restrictions and opening their doors to kids with coughs, sore throats and other symptoms. This is a marked difference from the…
Alaska man dies from novel animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat
The first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. State officials released a bulletin Feb. 9 detailing that an…
Study finds that proteins may predict who will get dementia in 10 years based on blood samples
A study of frozen blood samples has turned up a trove of proteins that may predict several forms of dementia more than 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, researchers from…
Ask a doc: ‘Why do my gums bleed after I brush my teeth, and what should I do about it?’
If you notice your gums are bleeding after you brush your teeth, you could have other symptoms as well, such as tenderness and swelling. Oral health is very important —…
As pickleball’s popularity soars with older participants, so do injuries
Anna Leigh Waters was the No. 1 women's singles player in the country when she competed in a PPA Tour event in 2023. Many older amateurs have turn to the sport to stay fit, but…
Super Bowl and sports fan depression: How to cope when your team loses, according to mental health experts
You win some, you lose some — and the Super Bowl every year is no exception. As the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers went at it in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday night,…
Thermal Earring may help monitor signs of illness
The Thermal Earring outperformed a smartwatch at sensing skin temperature during periods of rest, according to results from a small-scale study of six users. Photo by Raymond…
Presidential depression and Abraham Lincoln’s struggle with ‘melancholy’: What historians know
He is perhaps best known for his honesty — but a lesser-known fact about Abraham Lincoln is that the 16th president of the United States battled severe depression during his…
Oregon health officials confirm first human bubonic plague case since 2015
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Health’s weekend read includes cancer battles by British royals plus gender care and sleep stories
Fox News Digital publishes a wide range of pieces all week long to keep you in the know about the latest health and wellness topics — from medical research to health care…
Want to stop smoking for good? CDC launches new campaign with free resources to quit
The CDC is not taking any more butts when it comes to smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the 2024 version of its federally funded…
Plastics chemicals linked to thousands of preterm births, costing billions
Daily exposure to phthalates -- chemicals used to manufacture plastics -- might be tied to nearly 56,000 preterm births in the United States in 2018, researchers report. Photo…
Women more likely than men to use antidepressants during late-life divorce
Photo by cocoparisienne/Pixabay Divorce later in life might be harder on women than on men, based on patterns of antidepressant use in a new study of people aged 50…
Colostrum supplements are all the rage, but are the potential benefits worth the risks?
Colostrum might not be just for babies anymore. It’s also available in pill or powder form as a nutrient-boosting supplement that’s generating buzz on social media. New…
Engaging with music may boost mental, physical health of older adults
Virtually all people between the ages of 50 and 80 (98%) say they benefit in at least one health-related way from engaging with music, according to results from the latest…