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Recall issued for Wegman’s cheese products due to listeria fears
Several Wegman's cheese products are being recalled due to the risk of listeria contamination. Photo…
Mosquito-borne virus spreading through China causes high fever, joint pain
A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China, sparking concerns about global impact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a…
French fries, but not mashed potatoes, linked to type 2 diabetes
1 of 2 | Consumption of french fries, but not potatoes prepared in other ways, was linked to…
CPAP usage for sleep apnea might increase heart health risks
An evidence review published in the European Heart Journal indicates use of a CPAP machine by sleep apnea…
Alzheimer’s researchers say targeting brain sugar could help protect against dementia
The brain has a hidden "sugar code" that could lead to better treatments for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to new research. A study recently published in…
Woman beats deadly brain cancer with experimental stem cell therapy: ‘Truly amazing’
A New Jersey woman has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new cancer therapy. Pamela Goldberger, 65, found out in 2023 that she had glioblastoma — a devastating…
CDC issues warning as China fights chikungunya virus in Guangdong
1 of 3 | An effort is underway in southern China's Guangdong Province to eradicate the…
Cancer deaths hit ‘alarming’ surge due to common health condition, experts say
Obesity-related cancer deaths have soared in the U.S. over the last two decades, rising from 3.73 million to 13.52 million. That's according to a study by researchers at…
Study suggests more effective treatment for binge eating than CBT
A new University of California-San Diego study suggests a method known as "regulation of cues" could be…
Doctors share bladder cancer warning signs after Deion Sanders reveals diagnosis and recovery
After Hall of Fame athlete Deion Sanders’ announcement that he battled bladder cancer, doctors are sharing warning signs to monitor. Sanders, who is currently head football…
Most liver cancers are preventable, study says
Risk factors for liver cancer include viral hepatitis infection, alcohol misuse or a dangerous,…
Two cancer drugs show promise in reversing Alzheimer’s devastating effects
Two cancer drugs could potentially slow or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of California San Francisco…
‘Significant evidence’ ties air pollution with dementia, study finds
Smoke from fires in Northern California covers the Bay Bridge in San Francisco in 2020. A British study…
Experts reveal 5-step approach to a healthier gut and stronger immunity
A healthier gut could start with one letter. Some medical experts recommend using the "5R approach" to help restore the gut’s biodome, which may improve mood, reduce…
Vaping better at helping smokers quit, study finds
Six-month smoking abstinence rates were three times higher among people using flavored nicotine-laced vape…
CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence
The bird flu emergency is officially over, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency’s emergency response to H5N1 bird flu, which was…
Excess weight hikes risk of health double-whammy among older women
Women past menopause with a higher body mass index were more likely to develop breast cancer if they had…
‘Old people smell’ is real, experts say — here’s how to avoid it as you age
Many people have posted on social media about the so-called "old people smell," described as a faintly musty or greasy scent sometimes associated with older adults. This…
Hearing aids improve social life, study finds
Nearly 30 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids, only 16% of people who need them actually…
Children’s ADHD risk linked to mothers’ use of common OTC pain reliever
Children could face a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if their mothers took acetaminophen — a common pain reliever and fever reducer —…