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Adding salt to food may increase risk of chronic kidney disease
A new study found that people who said they "sometimes" added extra salt had a 4% higher risk of kidney disease, those who "usually" added salt had a 7% higher risk, and those…
Suicide rates for Vietnam veterans no higher than general population
A Vietnam Veterans places his hand on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C., on May 27. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo…
Google reveals the top 10 health searches of 2023 — and experts answer them
Some 35% of U.S. adults have gone online in an attempt to diagnose their health symptoms — and now Google is revealing which conditions they were most curious about this year.…
Walmart vendor recalls high-powered magnetic balls due to ingestion hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospitals between 2017 and 2021. Photo courtesy cpsc.gov A vendor selling…
BlendJet recalls nearly 5M portable blenders due to fire, laceration hazards
BlendJet told consumers to cut the rubber seal on the base of their BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders into pieces and send a photo with the serial number and the rubber pieces to…
Benzodiazepine use during pregnancy may raise risk of miscarriage
Benzodiazepine use during pregnancy was associated with an approximately 70% increased risk of miscarriage, a new study found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A…
Not all low-carb diets are equal for managing weight
Low-carb regimens high in proteins, fats and carbs from healthy, plant-based sources were linked to slower long-term weight gain, a new study found. Photo by RitaE/Pixabay…
Jewish students struggling with antisemitism at college now have use of walk-in mental health clinic
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Assisted deaths may soon be a reality for those suffering from mental illness in Canada
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or…
Birth of ‘miracle twins,’ 5 resolutions for wellness, and 9 mental health predictions
CHRISTMAS DELIVERY – An Alabama woman with a double uterus delivered twin babies, one from each womb. Her doctors share the details. Continue reading… FRECKLE FACTS – Here's…
‘Tummy tuck’ surgery found safe, reliable over 16-year study
Nearly 162,000 tummy tucks were performed in the United States in 2022, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Photo by Engin Akyurt/Pixabay…
CDC reports 251 cases of lead poisoning from fruit puree pouches in 34 states
Federal officials have urged state health departments to seek out cases of lead poisoning, which could be missed if children who ate the lead-tainted applesauce don't get blood…
Genetics may help identify risk for ‘athlete’s heart’ syndrome
The ambulance leaves the field with Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin (3) after he suffered cardiac arrest on January 2 in Louisville, Kentucky. Researchers found that athletes with…
COVID-19 likely paralyzed teen’s vocal cords, doctors say
There have been several reports of COVID-19 vocal cord paralysis in adults in the past, but this is the first report of the complication in a teenager, researchers said this…
Childhood trauma may raise risk for chronic pain in adulthood
A new study found strong links between a history of childhood physical abuse, especially, and chronic pain conditions decades later. But other forms of "adverse childhood…
Caregivers of stroke survivors often experience depression, anxiety
Nearly 30% of caregivers of severe stroke patients experience stress and emotional problems during the first year after the patient leaves the hospital, according to a new…
High blood pressure, cholesterol before age 55, even if treated, can boost heart disease risk
1 of 2 | Having high cholesterol and high blood pressure before age 55 has a lasting impact on your risk of heart disease in later life -- even if you subsequently…
Sleeping longer over the weekend could help prevent heart attacks, says study
Didn’t get enough sleep during the week? Take heart — catching up on shuteye over the weekend could provide the bonus of improved cardiovascular health, according to a new study…
Owning a pet may slow rate of cognitive decline, study suggests
Owning a pet may slow the rate of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, new research from China suggests. Photo by Karen Arnold/Wikimedia Commons…
St. Louis nursing home closes without warning, surprising 170 residents and their families
The sudden closure of a Missouri nursing home on Dec. 15 has left 170 residents and their families surprised — with other ramifications as well. The Northview Village…