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16 Dec
Is Tamoxifen Alone a Viable Option for Women with Low-Risk DCIS Breast Cancer?
In a new study, women with very early-stage DCIS breast cancer taking tamoxifen alone had higher recurrence rates than researchers expected. But they say the incidence of invasive breast cancer was still low at 5 years, suggesting tamoxifen alone may be an option in “carefully selected patients.”
15 Dec
Uterine Fibroids May Signal Heart Trouble, Major Study Finds
In a new study, women with uterine fibroids had an 81% higher risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event within 10 years.
12 Dec
New Study: Acupuncture Shows Real Promise for Cancer ‘Brain Fog’
A new study finds acupuncture may help breast cancer survivors struggling with attention, memory and other cognitive problems.
Cutting Saturated Fat Helps Those at Risk for Heart Disease, Review Finds
People who are already at risk for heart disease may see the biggest health benefit from cutting back on saturated fat, according to a new review.
The analysis — published Dec. 16 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine — found that people with a higher chance of developing heart problems had fewer heart attacks and...
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- December 18, 2025
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New Bio-Inspired Gel Helps Tooth Enamel Grow Back
Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repair and regrow tooth enamel.
The breakthrough could come to the aid of a problem affecting many worldwide and at a time when ingestible fluoride, a mineral that makes tooth enamel stronger, is under question in the United Sta...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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- December 18, 2025
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L.A. Wildfires Linked To ER Surge In Heart Attacks, Lung Ailments
Heart attacks, lung problems and other illnesses spiked within three months of the Los Angeles wildfires early this year, a new study reports.
ER visits for heart attacks rose by 46% at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following the January 2025 outbreak of the fires, which menaced and destroyed thousands of L.A. homes and businesses, researche...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 18, 2025
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Vapes Or Cigs, Doesn't Matter — Nicotine Is Toxic To Heart Health, Experts Say
It’s beside the point to debate whether vaping or nicotine pouches can be more healthy than smoking a cigarette, a major new report argues.
Nicotine is toxic to the heart and blood vessels regardless of how it’s consumed, according to an expert consensus report published today in the European Heart Journal.
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- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 18, 2025
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High-Fat Cheese, Cream Might Protect Brain Against Dementia
Cheese is frequently featured in holiday gatherings, whether it’s grandma’s cheese ball, a fancy baked Brie or a cheese-laden gift basket.
Who knew all these holiday treats might be saving people’s brain health?
Eating more high-fat cheese and high-fat cream might be linked to a lower risk of dementia, according to ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 18, 2025
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The Dark Side Of True Crime Reporting
Grieving friends and family of homicide victims or missing people often feel pressure these days to participate in true crime podcasts or documentaries, in hopes their testimonials will help catch the killer.
But this relationship is not very healthy for those trying to cope with their loss, recent research argues.
True crime product...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 18, 2025
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Anxious, Depressed About An Uncertain World? Training Can Help You Cope, Study Says
Young adults are inheriting a world filled with turmoil and unrest, and this instability is leaving its mark on their mental and emotional health.
A single half-hour course, however, could help them feel less anxious and depressed, by helping them increase their tolerance of uncertainty, a new study says.
Young adults who took the co...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 18, 2025
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New Rapid Test IDs Bacteria Involved In Urinary Tract Infections, Possibly Improving Treatment
A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each individual patient.
The test applies different antibiotics to bacteria found in urine samples, to see which one best suppresses bacterial growth, researchers recently reported in the journal Microbiology Sp...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 18, 2025
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FDA Slams Retailers for Keeping Recalled Infant Formula on Shelves
Some of the nation’s biggest retailers are receiving stern warning letters after regulators found recalled baby formula still being sold weeks after it was pulled for safety concerns.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons, saying investigators found that stores cont...
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- December 17, 2025
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Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast
Flu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that New York City and nearby areas such as Long Island and northern New Jersey had some of the nation’s highest levels of flu-like ill...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 17, 2025
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CDC Officially Moves Away From Universal Hepatitis B Shot at Birth
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rescinded its long-standing advice on universal hepatitis B vaccination of newborns.
Under the new policy, parents of babies born to mothers who test negative for hepatitis B are now advised to talk with a health care provider before deciding whether their newborn should get the fir...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 17, 2025
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Many Americans Say U.S. Health Care is in Trouble, Poll Finds
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, according to a new poll.
The data, released Dec. 15 by Gallup Inc., showed that 29% of adults consider the biggest health problem facing the country to be the cost of care.
Another 23% said the health care system is ...
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- December 17, 2025
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Popular Senior Activity Reduces Risk Of Knee Pain, Arthritis
Gardening is a favorite pastime of seniors, working the soil to create beautiful flower beds and lush gardens full of delicious vegetables.
But this yardwork also has hidden benefits for older folks, a new study reveals.
Seniors who garden are less likely to suffer from knee arthritis, researchers recently reported in the journal
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 17, 2025
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Over-The-Counter Supplement Might Help Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
An over-the-counter supplement called lipoic acid might help slow the loss of gray matter in the brains of people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a new clinical trial has found.
Lipoic acid did not improve patients’ walking speed, which was the main outcome being measured by researchers.
But MRI scans revealed the sup...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 17, 2025
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Texture Scan Of Retina Might Reveal Silent Vision Loss Among Diabetics
Eye scans could soon be able to predict if a person with diabetes is at risk of losing their vision, thanks to results of a new lab rat study.
Early changes in the texture of the retina appear to be related to the onset of diabetic retinopathy, researchers recently reported in the journal Eye and Vision.
“Our results d...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 17, 2025
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C-Section Risk Higher Among Sexual Minorities, Study Finds
People who identify as a sexual minority are more likely to undergo a C-section birth, a new study reports.
Overall, sexual minority people had a 7% higher risk of requiring a Cesarean delivery, researchers report in the February 2026 issue of The Lancet Regional Health.
The highest risk was among people who identify as hete...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 17, 2025
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Doctors Deliver 'Miracle' Baby While Removing 22-Pound Ovarian Cyst
Ryu Lopez is quite literally a miracle baby.
Ryu developed completely outside his mother’s uterus, resting on his mother’s vital organs in what doctors called a very rare abdominal ectopic pregnancy.
Doctors discovered Ryu as they prepared to remove a 22-pound ovarian cyst from his mother, Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 17, 2025
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Air Pollution Linked To Autoimmune Diseases Like Lupus, Arthritis, Experts Say
Air pollution might play a role in people’s risk for developing autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, a new study says.
People exposed to particle air pollution had higher levels of anti-nuclear antibodies, a characteristic marker of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, researchers recently reported in the journal Rh...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- December 17, 2025
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Recall Issued for Breaded Chicken After Major Allergen Left Off Label
Georgia-based Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.
The recall involves eight-piece cut, bone-in breaded chicken portions made on Oct. 16, 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Ins...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- December 16, 2025
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Most U.S. Teens Use YouTube and TikTok Daily, Pew Finds
Scrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.
A new report from the Pew Research Center found that most teens in the U.S. use YouTube and TikTok every day, and about 1 in 5 say they’re on one of those platforms almost constantly.
The su...
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- December 16, 2025
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