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Electrical pulses to brain may boost susceptibility to hypnotherapy
Study participants became more easily hypnotized after paddles placed against their scalp delivered two 46-second rounds of electrical pulses to a precise location in their…
New York health officials warn of whooping cough outbreak among children
An outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) has been reported on Long Island, New York, according to health officials. On Dec. 30, 2023, Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr.…
As COVID cases rise, probiotics could reduce symptoms and infection, study suggests
For those who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19, probiotics could offer a level of protection against the virus, a new study suggests. In a randomized, placebo-controlled…
Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may slow pulmonary fibrosis
A new study found that higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids were predictive of better clinical outcomes in pulmonary fibrosis. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A…
Free memory screenings can help protect brain health
Memory screenings consist of a series of questions that gauge memory and brain function. Photo by Chokniti Khongchum/Pixabay There are so many New Year's…
All eyes are on glaucoma, the ‘silent thief of sight’ — and the truth behind 7 myths
To kick off Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, experts are setting the record straight on some common myths about what the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) calls the…
Heart medications may ease symptoms of muscular dystrophy
A type of heart drug called a calcium channel blocker successfully eased myotonic dystrophy type 1 symptoms in lab mice bred to have the genetic problem that causes that form…
New reason to skip alcohol, changing weight loss goals, and what smoking does to the brain
STICKING WITH IT – Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs may strengthen New Year's resolutions, experts say. Continue reading… VIRAL SPREAD – A new COVID variant is currently…
Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs may strengthen New Year’s resolutions, experts say: Health goal…
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More women who are not pregnant stock up on abortion pills, study finds
A new study, published Tuesday in the Journal JAMA Internal Medicine, shows advance provision requests for abortion pills -- mifepristone and misoprostol -- before pregnancy…
To reduce cancer risk, skip the alcohol, report suggests: ‘No safe amount’
For those participating in "Dry January," another potential benefit of giving up alcohol has emerged. Giving up alcoholic drinks — or reducing the amount that's…
Some medications may harm driving skills of older adults
When older folks were taking either antidepressants, sedative/hypnotics (sleep medications) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), they were nearly three times more…
New COVID variant JN.1 now comprises up to 30% of US cases: CDC
The latest variant of the COVID-19 virus, JN.1, is now responsible for an estimated 15% to 29% of U.S. cases as of Dec. 8, according to a posted update from the Centers for…
Thousands of doses of childhood vaccines reportedly transported into Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing
Thousands of doses of vaccines against childhood diseases have started to be delivered into the Gaza Strip to support a growing health emergency in the region, the Palestinian…
Smoking shrinks the brain and drives up Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds
Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs — but a recent study confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. Researchers from the Washington University School of…
New Year can bring better sleep at night if you follow these 9 smart steps
When it comes to setting healthy resolutions for the New Year, sleep is just as essential as nutrition and exercise, experts agree. A lack of sleep can put you at a greater…
Sleep tracking going too far? You might be suffering from this condition, expert says
The duration and quality of sleep are both essential to overall health, experts agree — but when does a focus on getting a good night's sleep turn into a harmful fixation?…
Vibrating weight loss pill could provide alternative to Ozempic and Wegovy, researchers say
A vibrating pill has shown promise in early studies as a possible obesity treatment. Developed by engineers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), the capsule is…
Out partying on New Year’s Eve? Here’s a safety checklist
Revelers stand with the giant, seven-foot-tall numerals for "2024" when they arrived in Times Square on Wednesday, 11 days before the Dec. 31 Times Square New Year's Eve…
Test could identify more cancer patients eligible for immunotherapy
Revising current testing guidelines so that a more sophisticated test could be used more often would enable 6,000 more people in the United States to receive immunotherapy,…