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Study suggests up to 1 in 4 breast cancers happen before 50
As many as 1 in 4 breast cancers occur in women younger than 50, researchers said at the Radiological…
Men with ‘beer bellies’ may face serious heart damage regardless of weight
People with "beer bellies" may have an increased risk of heart damage, raising fresh concerns about the health risks tied to extra weight around the midsection. German…
City raccoons near humans show early signs of domestication
Raccoons that live in cities near humans are showing physical changes that are similar to the…
New cancer therapy hunts and destroys deadly tumors in major breakthrough study
Scientists at UCLA have developed an "off-the-shelf" cell-based immunotherapy that was able to track down and kill pancreatic cancer cells even after they had spread to other…
Report: Nitrous oxide found effective as major depression treatment
Researchers at the University of Birmingham in England reported Sunday that nitrous oxide may prove an…
Type 1 diabetes reversed in landmark study, paving the way for human studies
A potential cure for type 1 diabetes has been identified by scientists in a new mouse study. In an animal study, researchers at Stanford School of Medicine discovered that…
Weeklong social media breaks associated with improved mental health
A new study suggests that stepping away from social media, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety,…
On a GLP-1? How to survive holiday meals without derailing your progress
While being on a GLP-1 can help to accelerate weight loss and regulate blood sugar, it also has the potential to change how people interact socially. As the holidays approach,…
Study: Long-term use of CBD supplements lowers aggression in dogs
A study published Friday says dogs given supplements containing hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD, over a…
Stop heartburn before it starts: 5 dinner mistakes to avoid, from a GI doctor
The holidays are a time for family, food and festive cheer — but for many people, they also bring an unwelcome guest: heartburn. It’s no coincidence that cases of reflux spike…
Study warns of heat wave dangers to seniors with heart disease
A study of U.S. veterans in California found seniors with diabetes or heart disease have an increased risk…
‘Green Wednesday’ surges as Americans swap alcohol for cannabis ahead of Thanksgiving
The biggest shopping day of the year may be Black Friday, but the cannabis equivalent happens the day before Thanksgiving. Despite potential health risks, "Green Wednesday"…
Research suggests pesticides are harmful to gut microbes
Pesticides used on commercial farms, and even your backyard flower bed, could be harming the healthy…
The deadly cancer hiding in plain sight — and why most patients never get screened
A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that current lung cancer screening guidelines may be missing most Americans who develop the disease — and researchers say it’s…
Researchers say fitter bodies keep brains younger
Healthier bodies with more muscle mass and less hidden belly fat are more likely to have healthier,…
‘Perfect storm’: Doctors warn of alarming rise in adult-onset food allergies
More adults are suddenly developing allergic reactions later in life — and experts aren't sure why. Nearly 50% of adults developed at least one food allergy in adulthood,…
Study finds use of head CT scans has doubled in U.S. emergency rooms
Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by emergency rooms in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007,…
Ivanka Trump’s new water workout could promote healthy aging, expert says
Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, has been hitting the water for a workout. The 44-year-old mother of three has been open about her active lifestyle, which has…
Expert offers tips to keep allergies, asthma under control at holiday gatherings
An expert says that with a little effort, people can avoid allergy and asthma flare ups during the holiday…
Hearing loss could be reversed with popular erectile dysfunction drug
Researchers may have discovered a way to reverse one type of hearing loss. A new study found that hearing loss caused by mutations in a certain gene at birth may be reversed…