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US E-Bike, Scooter Injuries Are Soaring
Folks who depend on e-bikes and powered scooters to get around know they might get hurt, but they might be surprised by just how likely that really is. Rates of injury on the trendy transportation devices skyrocketed between 2019 and 2022, Columbia University researchers...
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Fertility Treatment Raises Babies' Heart Defect Risk
Babies conceived through assisted reproductive technology are more likely to be born with a major heart defect, new research shows. That risk was 36% higher in babies conceived through techniques such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Some congenital heart defects are...
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Experimental Drug Eases Ulcerative Colitis
An experimental monoclonal antibody treatment appears to ease the digestive disorder ulcerative colitis in patients who've failed other medications, a new trial shows. The treatment, tulisokibart, spurred remission of symptoms in more than a quarter of patients, compared to...
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FDA Approves New Kind of Drug for Schizophrenia
The first new type of medication in decades to help fight against schizophrenia was approved on Thursday by the U.S. Food and. Drug Administration. Cobenfy (xanomeline/trospium chloride) could bring patients what they've long hoped for: A means of easing the hallucinations...
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A Better Night's Sleep Is as Easy as 3-2-1
Sleep is an important part of your daily routine - you spend about one-third of your time doing it. Quality sleep - and getting enough of it at the right times - is as essential to survival as food and water. Without sleep, you can't form or maintain the pathways in your...
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Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Head and Neck Cancers
Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a collective 50% increased risk of head and neck cancer, researchers found."Our results offer yet another...
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US Is Mailing Free COVID Tests Again: How to Get Them
Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, sent straight to their homes. The U.S. government reopened the program on Thursday, allowing any household to order up to four at-home COVID nasal swab kits through the website, covidtests.gov. The tests...
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Experimental Nasal Spray Wards Off Multiple Viruses
A non-drug nasal spray could theoretically help stop the spread of respiratory viruses like the flu and COVID-19 better than wearing a mask, a new study suggests. The spray uses ingredients that are medically inactive to trap germs in the nose before they can infect a...
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Weekend Workouts as Beneficial as Daily Exercise
There's good news for folks who struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy workweek. "Weekend warrior" workouts are just as beneficial as daily exercise to a person's overall health, a new study says. People who get all their weekly recommended exercise in one or two...
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Judge: EPA Must Address Risks of Fluoride in Water
The Environmental Protection Agency must address concerns about potential health risks posed by the recommended levels of fluoride in the country's drinking water, a federal court in California has ruled. While District Court Judge Edward Chen was careful to note his...
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US Suicides Remained Very High in 2023
U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation's history, preliminary data suggests. A little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number that...
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6 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Motivation
To stay motivated, psychologists say we need to activate two regions of the brain: the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex. The amygdala is the emotional region of the brain while the prefrontal cortex is responsible for planning and executing decisions. According to BBC...
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New York Resident Dies of Mosquito-Borne Virus EEE
A person has died in New York state from eastern equine encephalitis, prompting Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare the rare mosquito-borne illness an imminent threat to public health.The death that was reported Monday in Ulster County is apparently the second death from the...
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Hall of Fame QB Favre Says He Has Parkinson's Disease
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed Tuesday at a hearing on federal welfare reform that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Favre, 54, spoke before the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington. The one-time Super Bowl champion and ...
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Psilocybin Reduces Eating Disorder Symptoms
Psilocybin could help people suffering from a mental health problem that can lead to eating disorders, a new study suggests.Psilocybin, the active chemical in "magic" mushrooms, significantly reduced symptoms in people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), researchers...
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Calif. Latest State to Restrict Smartphones in School
School districts in California will have to create rules restricting student smartphone use under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday. The legislation makes California the latest state to try to curb student phone access in an effort to minimize distractions...
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200 Chemicals Tied to Breast Cancer in Food Packaging
Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new study warns.Commonly used food packaging materials contain 189 chemicals that can potentially cause breast cancer, researchers...
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Severe Obesity Is on the Rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity - especially women - has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research. The U.S. obesity rate is about 40%, according to a 2021-2023 survey of about 6,000...
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US to Donate 1 Million Mpox Vaccine Doses to Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden will announce on Tuesday the donation of 1 million mpox vaccine doses and at least $500 million to African countries to support their response to the outbreak, according to a senior administration official. Biden will make the announcement in New...
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New Study Finds Antidepressants May Boost Memory
Antidepressants have the potential to improve memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests. Some patients experienced a boost on brain tests after taking the SSRI antidepressant escitalopram (Lexapro), researchers report. The drug appeared to affect a serotonin receptor...
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Pandemic Did Not Raise Babies' Autism Risk
Kids born during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have no higher risk of autism, even if they were exposed to COVID in the womb, a new study finds.The study offers reassurance to doctors and parents who've been worried about the developmental health of...
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New Study Finds Dog and Human Brains Sync Up
Researchers in China have conducted a first-ever experiment that shows our brains can synchronize with dogs, suggesting a deep neurological level of bonding.According to ScienceAlert, scientists placed electrodes on the heads of both human and canine study participants,...
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The Benefits of a Four-day Workweek According to a Champion of the Trend
Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea.
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1 in 3 Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE
One in three former NFL players believe they have football-related brain damage that's doing untold harm to their lives, a new study finds. Unfortunately, their fears might be harming their mental health on top of whatever risks they face from head injuries sustained during...
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Dr. Crandall: Blood Test Predicts 30-Year Heart Risk
What if you could see 30 years into your heart health future with a simple blood test? According to Chauncey Crandall, MD, a world-renowned cardiologist and director of preventive medicine at the Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Florida, a new study finds that this is...