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Researchers Urge Caution: Popular Autism Therapies Lack Solid Proof
A large, new review of complementary and alternative treatments for autism finds the evidence for 19 popular therapies isn’t strong enough to recommend them with confidence.
Long-Term Study Offers Reassurance to Early Breast Cancer Survivors
The risk of developing a second primary cancer after being treated for early invasive breast cancer is only slightly higher than the general population, according to a new study.
Healthy Eating and Exercising May Be Lifesavers If You Drink Alcohol
A new study finds daily alcohol intake and binge drinking raise the risk of liver-related mortality, but following a healthy diet and exercising offer significant protection.
Jim O’Neill Steps in as Acting CDC Chief Amid Firing, Resignations
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2025
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is entering a transition period as Jim O’Neill, deputy secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), steps in as acting director.
The announcement came in a letter to CDC employees fr...
Gordon Ramsay Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Folks To Use Sunscreen
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2025
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Celebrity chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay revealed he had surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, from his jawline.
The 58-year-old announced the news on social media during the Labor Day weekend, sharing photos of stitches and bandages ...
Heart Failure Strikes Black Americans Almost 14 Years Earlier Than White Americans
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2025
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Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than it does white Americans, new research shows.
Among Black patients, heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age, compared to...
New Law Curbed 'Surprise' Medical Bills For Patients, Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2025
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For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances.
But the bipartisan No Surprises Act passed by Congress in 2022 has slashed both the number of surprise bills and out-of-pocket costs borne by patient...
Most Don't Know Prostate Cancer Can Be a Silent Killer, Poll Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2025
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Too often, American men and their loved ones mistakenly believe that prostate cancers must always present with symptoms, a new poll shows.
Of the people polled, 4 out of 5 people (80%) did not know that the early-stage prostate cancer often arises in the absence of sympt...
ADHD Drugs Often Prescribed Too Early To Preschoolers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2025
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Expert consensus on the treatment of preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clear: Try behavioral therapies for six months before prescribing medications.
However, a new study found this guideline was followed in only 14.1...
Feel the Beat: Music Might Help Regulate Blood Pressure
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2025
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Everyone probably knows the phrase "music hath charms to soothe the savage breast," and new research suggests it may do the same for heart health.
A small study found that blood pressure appears to "synchronize" to patterns in music. British researchers say that might he...
'Reborn Again': Blind Bride-To-Be Thriving After Triple-Organ Transplant
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2025
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Stricken with cancer in infancy, Jessica Lopez endured tumor-fighting treatments that saved her young life but also left her with lasting heart damage.
By the time she reached her early 30s, Lopez, who was left blind by her cancer, also found herself in triple-org...
Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2025
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As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially deadly hazard: Toxic blue-green algae.
“Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, can be fatal to pets within minutes of expo...
Labor Day Mission: Build Social Ties Through Live Events
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2025
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If your social life has been lived out in Zoom calls since the height of the pandemic, Labor Day weekend is prime time for a reboot.
Attending live events builds social connections and helps fight loneliness, just-published research affirms.
The findings &mda...
At Least 95 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Eggs
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say.
Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 gol...
CDC Scales Back Foodborne Illness Tracking
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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Federal health officials have cut back a long-running program that tracks foodborne illnesses in the United States.
The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, will now require state health departments to track only two pathogens — salmone...
Louisiana Oysters Linked to Deadly Vibrio Outbreak, Officials Warn
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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Two people have died after eating raw oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, Louisiana health officials confirmed.
The oysters were harvested in Louisiana and served at two restaurants — one in Louisiana and another in Florida. ...
Shingles Vaccine Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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The shingles vaccine not only protects against the painful skin infection, but also might provide heart health benefits, a new study says.
Shingles vaccination also appears to lower a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke, according to an evidence review present...
Hormone Therapy For Menopause Might Provide Memory Boost
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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Hormone therapy for menopause might be able to boost memory, a new study says.
What’s more, the specific type of hormone therapy used by a woman during and after menopause can have different effects on her memory, researchers found.
Women using estradiol patc...
Good Sleep, Eating Right Tied To Better Mental Well-Being Among Young Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study.
Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand, researchers said.
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Skipping Breakfast? Beware Broken Bones, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, and a new study says that’s absolutely true as far as bone health is concerned.
Folks who skip breakfast have a greater risk of broken bones from osteoporosis, researchers reported Aug. 28 in the Journ...
Plant-Based Diet Protects Against Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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Shifting to a plant-based diet can help keep people from being plagued by multiple health problems as they age, a new study says.
People whose diets included more veggies, fruits, whole grains, legumes and plant-based foods had 32% lower odds of developing two or more ch...
Common Pain Meds Could Be Contributing To Antibiotic Resistance
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2025
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Common over-the counter painkillers might be quietly fueling antibiotic resistance, a new study warns.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen appear to enhance mutations in E. coli, making the common bacteria more resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin, r...
CDC Director Susan Monarez Fired Less Than a Month Into Role
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2025
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Susan Monarez is out as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — less than one month after taking the role.
The White House fired her after she refused to quit amid pressure to change vaccine policy, according to The Washington Po...
