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HPV Cancer Awareness: Dangerously Low
A new survey finds only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have heard of the HPV virus that causes oral and cervical cancer… and even fewer know there's a preventive vaccine.
ADHD Meds Linked To Lower Risk Of Harmful, Life-Threatening Behaviors
ADHD patients who begin drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis have significantly lower odds of suicidal ideation, substance misuse, car accidents and criminality, according to a new study.
Gut Bacteria’s Surprising Role in Insomnia
A new study identifies 14 types of gut bacteria that appear to increase the risk of insomnia and 8 that may protect against the sleep disorder.
Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Wyoming Park Cabins
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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Hundreds of people may have been exposed to rabies after staying in cabins infested with bats at Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park.
As many as 500 visitors who stayed in eight cabins at Jackson Lake Lodge between May and late July may be at risk, state health off...
College Students With Autism Have Much Greater Rates Of Anxiety, Depression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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College students with autism have dramatically higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to their peers, a new study says.
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of college students with autism suffer from anxiety, compared with just over 9% of their peers without autism, researc...
Children in Crisis Languishing in ERs For Days
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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Thousands of children at risk for suicide or in the throes of depression spend days languishing in hospital ERs, awaiting treatment, a new study says.
More than 1 in 10 children sent to a hospital for a mental health condition wound up waiting in the ER for three to seve...
Automatic Health Stations Easy Way To Check For Heart Health Risks
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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Everyone’s seen the automatic blood pressure reader wedged unobtrusively into a corner of their local pharmacy.
These sit-down machines can pay huge dividends when it comes to helping people learn their heart health risks, a new study says.
Setting up these h...
A Happy Childhood Can Protect Against Eating Disorders
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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Supportive parents. Regular household routines. Comforting beliefs. Strong connections to the community.
All these positive childhood influences can lower a college student’s risk of developing an eating disorder, even in the face of some negative experiences, a ne...
Device Eliminates Bladder Cancers in 4 of 5 Cases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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A new implant eliminated bladder cancer in more than 4 out of 5 high-risk cases, new clinical trial results show.
The miniature pretzel-shaped device, dubbed TAR-200, slowly releases the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine into the bladder, researchers said.
The implant ...
Urban Dwellers Have Higher Odds Of Asthma
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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Urban dwellers have a higher risk of developing asthma, thanks to dirty air and lower amounts of green space, a major new study says.
In fact, better urban planning could prevent more than 1 in 10 new cases of asthma, researchers estimated recently in The Lancet Regi...
Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2025
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As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reminds families, teachers and communities about the importance of quality sleep for students of all ages.
“...
Doctors Seek Best Way to Treat Newly Discovered Genetic Disorder
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2025
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SATURDAY, Aug. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most folks probably think of gene mutations as something people are born with, but genes can also change later in life, sometimes making people sick.
Scientists recently discovered a new disease that starts just that...
Ladder Recall Follows Reports of Falls, Head Injuries and Broken Bones
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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More than 122,000 ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled because their locking mechanism can fail, putting users at risk of a fall.
The affected ladders are 20- and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro models sold between November 2021 and February 2024.
The manufacturer, ...
Study Finds Redlined Neighborhoods Face Delays in Emergency Care
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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People living in neighborhoods once labeled “hazardous” on federal housing maps are still more likely to wait longer for an ambulance, new research shows.
Rutgers University researchers who analyzed 236 U.S. urban areas found that 7.06% of residents in histor...
Cholera Outbreak in Darfur Kills 40 in One Week, Officials Say
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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A fast-moving cholera outbreak in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed 40 people and sickened more than 2,300 in the past week alone, according to Doctors Without Borders.
The medical aid group, also known as Médecins San Frontières or MSF, says thi...
New Brain Implant Could Let People Speak Just by Thinking Words
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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For the first time, scientists have created a brain implant that can “hear” and vocalize words a person is only imagining in their head.
The device, developed at Stanford University in California, could help people with severe paralysis communicate more easil...
Why Do Some Kids Benefit More From Exposure Therapy To Food Allergens?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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Some kids are helped by exposure therapy to food allergens like peanuts, with their allergies gradually diminishing as they eat small amounts of their food nemesis.
For others, such treatment – also called oral immunotherapy — causes severe allergic reactions...
Youthful Immunity: A Double-Edged Sword for Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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The Fountain of Youth may not be all it’s cracked up to be, researchers say.
A genetic “fountain of youth” actually might increase seniors’ risk of developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease and psoriasis, a ne...
Source Of Breathing Problems Identified For People With Spinal Cord Injuries
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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Breathing problems are common among people with a spinal cord injury, frequently contributing to illness and death.
But researchers think they’ve sussed out a way to potentially improve these patients’ ability to breathe, a new study says.
A group of ne...
'Forever' Chemicals Might Hamper Weight Loss In Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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“Forever” PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager’s ability to drop excess weight, even if they’ve undergone weight-loss surgery, a new study says.
Teens with high blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were more likely to regai...
Taking One Step Can Boost Your Odds Of Kicking A Drug Habit
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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Folks fighting an addiction can boost their chances of success if they also drop the smokes, a new study says.
Addicts who quit smoking have up to 42% better odds of recovery, researchers reported Aug. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry.
These results indicate that smo...
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes, Tailored Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new guidelines issued by America’s top heart health groups.
The guidelines call for early and more individualized...
Fewer Americans Are Drinking Alcohol as Health Concerns Rise
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2025
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Fewer U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, and more now believe that even moderate drinking can harm their health, a new Gallup poll finds.
The survey, conducted in July, found that 54% of Americans drink alcohol — the lowest rate Gallup has recorded in nea...
