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Talk therapy is up, and use of psych meds without therapy is down: study More American adults with mental health needs have been getting talk therapy in recent years, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The study also found that the number of people using only psychiatric medications ...
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Science supports exercise as medicine: Patients with Parkinson's see benefits At least six MRIs and nearly two years later, Schoentgen was sent to the Movement Disorders Center at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. "That guy just nailed it within minutes of looking at me. And what I was told, even right then, is the most important ...
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How vaccine hesitancy may be driving a spike in pediatric flu deaths Experts say one reason for this new record could be the plummeting flu vaccination rate among American children. John Yang speaks with Dr. Peter Hotez at Baylor College of Medicine to learn more. Read the ...
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TikTok says okra water has tons of health benefits. Here's what nutrition experts say. Users claim that chopping up okra, soaking it in water and refrigerating overnight before drinking it every morning boasts all sorts of benefits, from helping with pregnancy and diabetes to increasing vaginal lubrication and boosting gut health.
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Exercise Can Help Protect Against Cancer Fatigue, Depression Lingering fatigue and depression are more common among women than men cancer survivors and often lead to a decrease in recreational physical activities in all patients, new data showed. However, moderate physical activity was linked to an almost 50% ...
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San Diego doctor explains how phthalates in plastics can impact heart disease The study says quote, "Phthalates are commonly used in the production of plastic materials and have been linked to increased oxidative stress, metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease. Estimates of phthalate-attributable cardiovascular mortality ...
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Health officials bring awareness for 'Survive Stroke Week' Co-Director of interventional neuroradiology at Baptist Health, Guilherme Dabus, explains. "Ischemic, which is the most common, about 85% of all the strokes are basically ...
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The science of keeping people with Parkinson's moving High-intensity exercise may slow disease progression, says SPARX 3 study lead Daniel Corcos. Funding challenges threaten the study, with Northwestern University covering shortfalls amid federal freezes. SALT LAKE CITY ...
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Where and why men die younger: global data breaks it down In many contexts, males face an excess burden of increased prevalence of diseases and risk factors, and lower access to diagnosis and treatment. Gender and sex shape health outcomes through various factors, including patterns of ...
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Black coffee improves insulin sensitivity in women, study finds A recent study published in Nutrients explores the association between coffee consumption and glucose metabolism in Korean adults. Can coffee help regulate blood sugar and support diabetes care? Coffee is one of the most popular ...
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CT Scans May Cause as Many as 5% of Cancers Diagnosed Each Year in the US The researchers used the National Cancer Institute's Radiation Risk Assessment Tool to project lifetime future radiation-caused cancer risk. They estimated that the use of CT scans in 2023 would cause 102,700 lifetime cancers, including 93,000 cancers in ...
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What Do We Know About the Causes of Autism? The latest surveillance data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a steep rise in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), extending a years-long trend of increasing diagnoses. While greater awareness and improved ...
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Scientists achieve 95 percent accuracy detecting Parkinson's with breakthrough test Scientists have announced a breakthrough in Parkinson's disease detection using a new immuno-infrared sensor (iRS) test that analyzes cerebrospinal fluid for protein misfolding, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of this progressive neurological ...
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Talk therapy is on the rise Rhitu Chatterjee is a health correspondent with NPR, with a focus on mental health. In addition to writing about the latest developments in psychology and psychiatry, she reports on the prevalence of different mental illnesses and new developments in ...
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Missouri reports first measles case in St. Louis Measles is a highly contagious virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if one person is infected, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will also be infected if they are not protected.
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Anal cancer rates increasing among older white and Hispanic women in the US Human papillomavirus, known as HPV, causes 90% of anal cancers. Researchers analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database, known as SEER, from 2017 to 2021 ...
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DHSS warns of potential measles exposure at St. Louis Aquarium on April 30 Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that causes febrile rash illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although measles has been eliminated in the U.S. for decades, the virus is still easily imported by unvaccinated ...
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Ultra-processed foods linked to higher psoriasis risk A recent study published in the journal Nutrients explores the role of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption on the risk of psoriasis. What causes psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized ...
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Talk therapy is on the rise DON GONYEA, HOST: More Americans with mental health needs have been getting talk therapy in recent years, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. NPR's Rhitu Chatterjee reports that it's the first time in decades that ...
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Measles case numbers surpass 900 as virus spreads An outbreak of measles, a highly contagious virus, continues to spread across the country and has been reported in 29 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 96% of those infected have not gotten the measles, mumps and rubella ...
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Phage Therapy May Treat Drug Resistance in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis, Study Finds Antimicrobial resistance, in which germs like bacteria and fungi no longer respond to medicines, is a rising global threat. When antibiotics and other drugs become ineffective, infections can become difficult or impossible to treat, leading to an ...
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Phthalates in plastics linked to over 350000 heart deaths worldwide A major study quantifies the global toll of plastic-derived phthalates on cardiovascular health, revealing that chemical exposure from everyday plastics may be silently fueling heart disease across developing regions.
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Addressing the urgent health and environmental threat from endocrine disrupting chemicals These substances interfere with hormone function and are linked to infertility, obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers and neurodevelopmental disorders. Research shows over 23,000 contamination sites in Europe, with many "forever chemical" hotspots in ...
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Taking proactive steps in protecting health during Skin Cancer Awareness Month Wear sun-protective, ultraviolet protective factor or UPF-rated clothing; Wear broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or more). Click here to learn more about Orlando Health's melanoma and skin cancer treatment options ...
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Early detection of stomach cancer shows major progress Stomach cancers are increasingly being diagnosed at less advanced, more treatable stages - a shift that marks major progress in detecting one of the deadliest forms of cancer, according to a study to be presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) ...
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Trump team's $500 million bet on old vaccine technology puzzles scientists The Trump administration's unprecedented $500 million grant for a broadly protective flu shot has confounded vaccine and pandemic preparedness experts, who said the project was in early stages, relied on old technology, and was just one of more than ...
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'We Are Moving Backwards': 4 Leaders In Women's Health Care On Why Research Funding Is Essential First came emails. Then a flurry of phone calls and emergency meetings. For many doctors, scientists, and other researchers, the news that their funding was being cut didn't feel real. Over the past few months, some people specializing in women's ...
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What is responsible for the extraordinary melioidosis season in Cairns this wet season? One hundred cases of melioidosis have been reported in the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service from 1 January to 13 April 2025. Melioidosis is a life-threatening infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei ...
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These Common Bad Habits in Your 30s Can Damage Your Body and Mind for Decades A new study reveals that smoking, heavy drinking, and inactivity from a young age significantly harm mental and physical health by midlife, urging early lifestyle changes for healthier aging.
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Decoding the brainstem: A new window into brain--body--mind interactions Date: May 2, 2025; Source: National Institutes of Natural Sciences; Summary: Researchers have developed a new imaging method, D-PSCAN, which enables minimally invasive, wide-field, high-resolution imaging of the nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) in ...
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Killer fungus could spread through parts of Europe due to climate change Aspergillus can cause lung problems when it spreads to humans · Your support helps us to tell the story · More about.
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Study finds everyday habits boost mental well-being SYDNEY, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Simple, everyday behaviors like chatting with friends, spending time in nature, and mentally engaging activities can significantly improve mental health, new research from Australia's Curtin University has revealed.
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Exposure to Smoke Pollution Ups Hospitalization Risk for Respiratory Disease HealthDay News — For older adults in the Western United States, exposure to high levels of smoke pollution is associated with an increase in hospitalizations for respiratory diseases, according to a study published online April 29 in JAMA Network Open.
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Ozempic, Wegovy could reverse severe liver disease, study suggests International study looked at 800 patients in 37 countries · Patients getting the drug saw less inflammation and fat in their livers · Lead researcher says it could help treat liver disease like MASH.
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Does your biological age affect your risk of dementia? Biological age is based on biomarkers of aging such as lung function, blood pressure and cholesterol. The study does not prove that advanced biological age causes dementia; it only shows an association. " ...
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MRI technique reveals the heart's functional age "People with health issues like diabetes or obesity often have hearts that are aging faster than they should - sometimes by decades. So, this could help doctors step in early to stop heart disease in its tracks.
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People with coeliac disease should not fear kissing gluten-eaters, say scientists While the condition can be managed by avoiding gluten-containing food and drink, vigilance is also required to prevent incidental intake. Dr Anne Lee, an assistant professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University, said ...
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It's time to get 'Tick Smart' about Lyme disease Blacklegged ticks also transmit a relapsing fever illness, a bacterial disease called anaplasmosis, a parasitic disease similar to malaria called babesiosis, and Powassan virus, which can cause encephalitis and even death. MilTICK tests for all ...
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The science of keeping people with Parkinson's moving Moving not only keeps someone with this debilitating disease healthy, but there is strong evidence that high-intensity exercise actually slows the progress of the disease. Daniel Corcos wants scientific proof. The Northwestern University professor ...
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Grip strength: The test for your chances of living to 100 Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here's how to check yours. In a world of technologically-driven longevity clinics with their increasingly sophisticated imaging scans, some of which can ...
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What if menopause were optional? But newer treatments, one already in clinical trials, go deeper: The goal is not just to treat the symptoms, but to actually slow down ovarian aging so that the hormonal changes associated with midlife happen later — or maybe even never.
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Understanding How GLP-1 RAs Achieve Sustained Weight Loss Clinical trials have confirmed the efficacy of semaglutide in achieving clinically significant, sustained weight loss in people with obesity who do not have diabetes.3 This therapy is an advancement in the treatment of obesity and ...
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Science & Medicine: Fighting antibiotic-resistant infections with viruses He was dying. That's when his wife, an epidemiologist, suggested a Hail Mary. Why not try bacteriophages? Phages are viruses that eat bacteria, and if you mix phages that eat a specific bacteria into a "cocktail," they might fight the infection when ...
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The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast Those epic battle scenes in space are awesome—and physically impossible. But hey, it's more fun this way! STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS ...
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Study IDs Nonclinical, Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay News) — Modifiable, nonclinical risk factors such as lifestyle modifications and physical measures may reduce the risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), according to a study published online April 28 in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.
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Semaglutide clears liver inflammation and cuts fibrosis in MASH patients, trial shows In an interim analysis of an ongoing global trial, semaglutide resolved steatohepatitis in 63% of patients and reduced liver fibrosis, while also promoting weight loss and improving metabolic health in people with advanced fatty liver disease.
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UVA findings holds promise for developing targeted treatments for Long COVID lung complications Groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed crucial new insights into the immune systems of COVID-19 survivors, particularly those struggling with persistent breathing issues. The study shows that these ...
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Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy Can Improve Outcomes HealthDay News — For mothers with opioid use disorder (OUD), treatment with buprenorphine in pregnancy is associated with improved maternal and infant outcomes, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum to coincide with the annual meeting of ...
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Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy Can Improve Outcomes HealthDay News — For mothers with opioid use disorder (OUD), treatment with buprenorphine in pregnancy is associated with improved maternal and infant outcomes, according to a study published online April 27 in JAMA Health Forum to coincide with the ...
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Deadly Fungus Could Kill Millions In Asia, Europe And The Americas, Study Warns Aspergillus fungus thrives in warm climates and could infect millions. The spread of fungal pathogens may become common, researchers caution.
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