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20 Oct
Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media
More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.
19 Oct
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a Rare but Serious Autoimmune Disorder, New Study Finds
In a new study, participants recently infected with COVID-19 were six times more likely to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the immune system attacks the nerves.
18 Oct
Adult ADHD Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
A new study finds adults with ADHD are nearly 3 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those without the condition.
USDA Testing Beef Amid Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows
As bird flu continues to spread among dairy cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday it is now testing ground beef for any presence of the virus.
The agency said it is sampling ground beef bought in grocery stores in states where dairy cattle have tested positive for the virus, also known as H5N1, CNN reported. Officia...
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Living Healthy Counters Effects of 'Life-Shortening' Genes
Doctors argue that genetics aren’t destiny when it comes to a person’s health, and a study appears to support that notion.
A healthy lifestyle can offset the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, researchers found.
People at high genetic risk of a curtailed lifespan could extend their life expectancy by nearly 5.5 ye...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- April 30, 2024
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Another Teen Vaping Danger: Toxic Lead, Uranium
Teens who vape frequently are exposing themselves to harmful metals like lead and uranium, a new study finds.
Lead levels in urine are 40% higher among intermittent vapers and 30% higher among frequent vapers, compared to occasional vapers, results show.
And urinary levels of uranium were twice as high among frequent vapers as occasi...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- April 30, 2024
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More Medical Lab Tests Will Soon Face Federal Scrutiny, FDA Says
Laboratory tests used by millions of Americans are soon to be classified as medical devices, and as such be regulated by U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced Monday.
The new rule does not apply to tests and kits made by big medical device manufacturers -- those already face FDA review.
Instead, the agency is widen...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- April 29, 2024
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FDA Says First Round of Tests Show No Live Virus in Pasteurized Milk
Live bird flu virus has not been found in any of the first batch of retail milk samples tested, federal health officials said Friday.
Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows, the early findings should reassure the public that the milk sold in stores remains safe, officials added.
In the online update, the U.S. Food an...
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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- April 29, 2024
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King Charles Returns to Duties After Cancer Treatment
Britain's King Charles III is back to resuming his royal duties following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday.
"His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis," the Palace said in a statement.
On Tuesday, Charle...
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