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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.
AI Might Spot Rare Diseases in Patients Years Earlier
Artificial intelligence might be able to identify patients who have rare diseases years earlier than they would typically be diagnosed, a new study says.
A newly developed AI program was able to successfully identify people at risk of developing a rare immune disorder, researchers report in Science Translational Medicine.
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An Orangutan Healed Himself With Medicinal Plant
Primates are capable of tending to wounds using medicinal plants, a new case report says.
A male Sumatran orangutan treated a facial wound with a climbing plant known to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, researchers say in the journal Scientific Reports.
The orangutan, named Rakus by observers, plucked le...
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Quit-Smoking Meds Not Working for You? Try Upping the Dose
Folks struggling to quit smoking might need a bump up on the dose of medication they’re using to help them stop, according to new clinical trial results.
Patients are more likely to successfully quit if the dose of their smoking cessation treatment is increased in response to an initial failure, researchers report in the Journal of t...
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Fewer Americans Are Suffering Most Dangerous Form of Heart Attack
Many fewer Americans are falling prey to the most dangerous form of heart attack, a new study says.
STEMI (ST‐segment-elevation myocardial infarction) heart attacks have declined by nearly 50% during the past 15 years in the United States, researchers found.
STEMI heart attacks are caused by a near-total blockage of a coronary arte...
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You May Not Have to Fast Before Catheter-Based Heart Test, Study Suggests
Folks undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose heart problems may be able to safely skip the traditional pre-op fasting that's now the norm, new research shows.
“Just as our techniques and technology for cardiac catheterization have evolved, so should our approach to pre-procedure management,” lead researcher Dr. Brian...
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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- May 3, 2024
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EPA Earmarks $3 Billion to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will spend $3 billion to help states and territories identify and replace lead water pipes.
"The science is clear, there is no safe level of lead exposure, and the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water is through lead pipes," EP...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- May 2, 2024
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