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Asthma Drug Resolved Food Allergy in a Third of Kids
More than a third of food-allergic kids were able to eat full servings of their trigger foods after treatment with an injectable asthma drug, new clinical trial findings report. In all, 36% of children treated with omalizumab (Xolair) for a year successfully ate full...
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Exercise Linked to Better Mental, Brain Health
Moving your body helps your brain, a new study suggests. Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online. Moderate to vigorous physical...
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An Orange a Day Protects Against Depression
A study published in the journal BMC Microbiome found a link between eating citrus fruit and a decreased risk of depression. In fact, researchers said this one daily practice lowered the risk of depression by 20%. According to Women's Health, the unique benefit of citrus in...
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Eating Fish May Slow MS Progression
A diet rich in fish might slow the progression of multiple sclerosis in some patients, a new study says. The nutrients found in fish can quell inflammation and protect brain cells, and this might be of particular benefit for MS patients, researchers reported in the Journal...
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Fruit, Veggies May Counteract Harmful Microplastics
A promising new study found that eating lots of fruit and vegetables that are naturally high in antioxidants may lessen the harmful effects of microplastics. Researchers with the Finland-China Food and Health Network published their findings on how anthocyanins, a type of...
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No Spike in Athlete Cardiac Arrest During Pandemic
A new study has found no evidence that COVID vaccines increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, despite numerous claims that circulated during the pandemic. The six-year study - published Feb. 24 in JAMA Network Open - compared sudden cardiac arrests and...
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Best Nuts and Seeds for Boosting Brain Health
Nuts and seeds are a good choice if you want to boost your brain power. That's because of their healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants that support overall physical and mental well-being, says Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of This is Your Brain on...
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Zepbound Higher Dose Vials $150 Less Than Pen
Eli Lilly said on Tuesday it has begun selling higher doses of its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound in vials in the U.S. at a $150 discount to the cost of the injector pen versions, as it seeks to spur further demand for the medicine. The drugmaker said patients could...
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Coverage Inconsistent for Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn't mean it's easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn't cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some...
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Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer
Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer, perhaps even outlasting average folks, a new study suggests. Colon cancer patients who were very physically active had three-year survival rates that were slightly higher than the general population, researchers...
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FDA: Shortage of Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Resolved
Shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy that have been in place for more than two years have been resolved, as supplies of the popular diabetes and obesity treatments continue to improve, federal regulators said Friday. The drugmaker Novo Nordisk can meet current and future demand...
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Adding Walking Exercises Improves Stroke Recovery
Stroke patients leave the hospital with better prospects if they're forced to hoof it more during recovery, a new study suggests. Adding a half-hour of progressive walking exercises to standard stroke rehab measurably improves patients' quality of life and mobility by the...
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12 Breakfast Options With More Protein Than Eggs
As the price of eggs soars due to the shortage caused by bird flu, many people wonder what protein-rich options they can include in their diet to replace eggs. An average egg has between five and eight grams of protein depending on its size, so it's no wonder it's a great...
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USDA Tries to Rehire Bird Flu Response Workers
The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers who were involved in the government's response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years. The workers were among the thousands of federal employees...
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Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk for Incontinence
A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests. Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence, researchers recently reported in the journal Women's...
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Blood Test Guides Best Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet
A blood test can help people with irritable bowel syndrome cut out specific trigger foods most likely to worsen their condition, a new study suggests. About 60% of IBS patients who followed a diet guided by the results of the blood test wound up suffering less stomach pain,...
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Experimental Weight Loss Drugs Aim to Save Muscle
About a dozen drugmakers are developing new weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle, and industry analysts, clinical trial experts and doctors say they may also need to demonstrate additional health benefits beyond the numbers on a scale to get approved. The drugs...
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The Health Benefits of Cold Weather
The recent wave of cold weather may have us huddled under an electric blanket or headed for the fireplace, but experts say there are surprising health benefits of frigid weather. Cold temperatures can boost metabolism and the immune system, as well as improve sleep. But for...
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Juice Cleanses Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days
Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days. A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found that consuming vegetable and fruit juice-only diets for three days triggered...
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RFK's Health Agenda May Clash With Trump's Cuts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new U.S. health secretary, has promised to address an epidemic of chronic illness with President Donald Trump's backing, but his broad agenda from making food healthier to studying vaccines may clash with government spending cuts. Trump on Thursday...
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The Many Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
If you want to give a Valentine's Day gift that blends great taste and health benefits, dark chocolate may be your best choice. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect your body from free radicals, unstable molecules that can cause cellular damage. It...
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Eating Yogurt May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
You may be less likely to develop an especially lethal form of colon cancer if you're a longtime consumer of yogurt, new research finds. Folks who ate two or more servings of yogurt per week for years had a 20% lower odds for an aggressive type of tumor typically found on...
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Canned Tuna Recalled Due to Botulism Risk
Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California,...
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds Link to Vision Issues
Yes, rare cases of vision issues have arisen in people taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, but the jury's out on whether the medications caused the eye trouble, according to a new small study. The study reviewed the cases of nine people who developed sight-robbing...
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Heart Patients Who Eat Big Breakfasts Are Happier
When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests. Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to keep depression at bay if they ate a big, calorie-rich breakfast. There's evidence that heart disease...