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Smoking shrinks brain, says study linking cigarettes to Alzheimer’s, dementia
1 of 2 | A young man smokes a cigarette (2015). A study at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and published Tuesday examines why smokers are…
Pickleball helps boost seniors’ mental health, offering ‘adaptability and accessibility,’ survey finds
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Marijuana use linked to unhealthy pregnancy outcomes
About 26% of pregnant marijuana users experienced an unhealthy pregnancy outcome, compared with 17% of those who didn't use weed, a new study found. File Photo by Bill…
Blood test may predict the organs in the body that are aging faster than normal, says Stanford study
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People who have sibling’s with dementia may face shorter life spans
A study involving twins suggests that if you have a sibling who develops dementia, that might not bode well for your life span. Photo by Burak Argun/Pexels A…
Can you reduce Alzheimer’s risk by seeing a health coach? Cognitive study suggests it’s possible
Just as a fitness trainer can help you build physical strength, could a health and lifestyle coach help you reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease? A recent…
Study suggests swift use of antiretrovirals in infected newborns can banish HIV
Therapy for newborns within 48 hours of birth appears to prevent HIV from forming hidden 'reservoirs' within body that remain unreachable by medications…
What is compression therapy and how does it help certain medical conditions?
Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use. …
Food stuck in your throat? Sipping cola won’t help, study indicates
1 of 2 | New research published in the Christmas issue of BMJ dispels the myth that cola can help clear a blocked esophagus. Photo by Kenny Holmes/Pixabay…
‘Remarkable’ gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease is approved by FDA
Modern medicine is one step r to potentially curing sickle cell disease. On the heels of the U.K.'s authorizing the world’s first gene-edited treatment for sickle cell…
Wildfires choke out air-quality gains, lead to hundreds of additional deaths
1 of 2 | The downtown Los Angeles skyline is shrouded in smoke from the Bobcat Fire in the foothills of Monrovia, California, on September, 11, 2020. Wildfires…
Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC says
An outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in southern California has led to three deaths, according to a Dec. 8 health advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Starting menstruation before 13 linked to higher risk of diabetes, stroke later
Exposure to circulating estrogens may raise diabetes and heart risks, according to researchers at Tulane University in New Orleans. Photo by iirliinnaa/Pixabay…
Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss drugs could help reduce alcohol use disorder symptoms, study suggests
The latest weight loss craze could also help people control their drinking. Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce the symptoms of…
CDC issues health alert for potentially deadly Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about new cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, usually borne by ticks, after five U.S. residents came down…
Anti-aging drug for dogs from San Francisco firm moves closer to gaining FDA approval
A drug that could potentially extend the life of large-breed dogs is r to being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That’s according to an announcement…
Cases of salmonella linked to cantaloupes double, CDC says
An outbreak of salmonella linked to cantaloupes has sickened 230 people from 38 states. Photo by Karolina Grabowska/Pexels A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted…
Pittsburgh boy, 10, needs second liver transplant to save his life: ‘Only possible through love’
A Pittsburgh boy with a rare liver disease is fighting for his life — and his family is hoping for a second miracle to save him. Lucas Goeller, now 10, was born with a rare,…
Diabetes, weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may lower odds for colon cancer
A new study found that found that people with diabetes who took glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic had lower odds for colon cancer than folks who took…
Sleep interrupted: What to do, and what not to do, when you wake up and can’t drift back off
Anyone who has ever woken up in the middle of the night and struggled to go back to sleep knows the toll insomnia can take the following day. More than 17% of adults had…