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Two women with heart disease had to fight for a diagnosis. Here’s how they advocated for their health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., yet experts agree the condition is often misdiagnosed in women. For American Heart Month, doctors and patients are…
More than three-fourths of recovering COVID-19 patients left with insomnia, study finds
A new study by Vietnamese researchers has found that COVID-19 raises the risk of insomnia, particularly among those suffering from anxiety or depression. Photo by Andrea…
To fight bone loss, FDA approves vibration belt shown to help post-menopausal women
Post-menopausal women may soon have a new weapon in the fight against bone loss. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted clearance for a vibration belt…
Is your sleep interrupted by leg cramps? Here are some of the most surprising causes
If painful leg cramps have woken you up in the middle of the night, the condition can be both scary and confusing. You may think it’s due to the position you’re sleeping in —…
Brain stimulation with rehab may restore use of hands, arms after stroke
A combination of targeted brain stimulation therapy, along with intense physical rehabilitation, can restore control of an affected arm or hand after stroke, a new study found.…
Researchers identify new antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli in China
A new, more virulent version of E. coli was found to be behind two E. coli outbreaks at a children's hospital in China, according to a new study. Photo courtesy of U.S. Centers…
Copycat eyedrops may be contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria, FDA warns
However, samples of the knockoff South Moon eyedrops were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex, a strain of bacteria that could result in an antibiotic-resistant…
Many U.S. adults report feeling lonely, survey shows
About one in three U.S. adults said they feel lonely at least once a week, according to a new survey. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Americans are terribly…
Burnout and overtraining are forcing young athletes to drop out of sports, new report reveals
With some 70% of teenagers and children dropping out of organized sports by age 13, experts are chiming in on potential reasons for early burnout. The dropout stat was…
People who get coupons more likely to become hooked on vaping
People who receive coupons for e-cigarettes are 50% more likely to begin vaping, and less likely to quit once they've started, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe…
Synthetic pot detected in samples of ‘gas station heroin’ Neptune’s Fix
Six test samples of Neptune's Fix included more than tianeptine: kavain, a substance used for anxiety, and two different types of synthetic pot. Photo courtesy of U.S. Food and…
Lead aprons no longer necessary for dental X-rays
The American Dental Association points out that X-ray and other diagnostic technologies have gotten more precise in recent decades, cutting down on the amount of radiation…
Dementia was rare in ancient Greece, analysis shows
A new analysis of ancient Greek and Roman medical texts suggests that dementia was extremely rare 2,000 to 2,500 years ago, in the time of Aristotle, Galen and Pliny the Elder.…
Updated COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of symptomatic infection in half
Overall, the updated vaccines provided 54% protection against symptomatic infection among healthy adults who were recently vaccinated compared with those who did not get the…
Music could be the secret to fighting off dementia, study says: ‘Profound impact’
There’s nothing like a nostalgic song to transport you back to a special time and place — and now a new study has shown that music could help protect those memories for a…
Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to higher risk for cognitive problems
Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) scored lower on cognitive tests than women without the condition, according to a new report. Photo by Alex Green/Pexels…
Risk of dementia rises threefold in year after stroke, study shows
Risks for a dementia diagnosis rose nearly threefold during the first year after a stroke, then subsided to a 1.5-fold higher risk by the five-year mark, a new study found.…
Brain benefits more from a walk in nature than in city
EEG data showed that a nature walk lit up brain regions related to executive control, which influences a person's working memory, decision-making, problem-solving and planning,…
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF): Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria transmitted to humans via tick bites. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
Prescription drug costs much higher in U.S. than in other nations, report says
A RAND report published Thursday found U.S. prescription drug prices are much higher than the 33 other nations studied. They average 2.78 times higher. For insulin, U.S. prices…