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Deaths From Accidents Related to Drug Use Rose 60%
More people are dying from accidents that occur while they're using drugs, a new study says. The death rate from unintentional injuries related to drug use rose nearly 60% between 2018 and 2023, researchers reported Tuesday at a meeting of the American College of Surgeons in...
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Concussions Might Be Early Warning Sign For ALS
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. But a new study argues the association might be the other way around, with concussions providing an early warning sign among folks already in the...
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Amazon to Launch Electronic Prescription Kiosks at One Medical Clinics
Amazon said on Wednesday its pharmacy business in December will begin filling some prescriptions for common medications at electronic kiosks in its One Medical primary care locations, which the company says will reduce barriers to access and limit shipping costs. Amazon...
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Genetics Tied to Higher Depression Risk for Women
Genetic factors contribute more to depression risk in females than in males, according to a large Australian study that may help further understanding of why women are more likely to suffer from the condition. Analyzing DNA samples from nearly half a million people,...
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Your Mind is in its Prime at 60
New research suggests that the human brain reaches its peak performance between ages 50 and 60. A study published in the journal Intelligence analyzed data using what researchers call the Cognitive-Personality Functioning Index (CPFI) - a measure that tracks how...
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Sugary and Diet Drinks Raise Fatty Liver Disease Risk
People could be at higher risk of fatty liver disease from both sugary sodas and diet drinks, a new study says. In fact, artificially sweetened drinks might pose a greater threat to liver health than sugary beverages, researchers reported Monday at the United European...
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Scientists Reverse Alzheimer's Disease in Mice
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have successfully reversed Alzheimer's disease in mice by restoring the healthy function of the brain's natural defense system - the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Often called the brain's "gatekeeper," the BBB regulates what enters and...
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Robin Williams' Daughter Slams Fans for Making 'Gross' AI Videos of Her Late Dad
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late actor and comedian Robin Williams, has asked the public to stop sharing AI-generated videos of her father, calling the content "dumb" and "a waste of time."
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Hello Fresh Meals May Have Listeria-Tainted Spinach
Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Agriculture Department issued a public health alert for the meals, which were produced by FreshRealm,...
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Deep Brain Stimulation Works Long-Term in Parkinson's
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants can provide long-term relief for people with Parkinson's disease, a new study says. Parkinson's patients who got deep brain stimulation had better motor function, an improved ability to manage day-to-day tasks, and overall better quality...
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Concussions in Seniors Increase Risk for Dementia
Seniors who get a concussion are more likely to develop dementia or falter as they age, a new study says. Older folks who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) had a higher risk of dementia, requiring home care services or admission to a long-term care facility,...
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Acting CDC Director Calls for Separating MMR Shot
The acting director of the CDC, Jim O'Neill, in an X post on Monday called on vaccine manufacturers to develop three separate monovalent vaccines to replace the combined measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. This comes hours after O'Neill signed off on a vaccine advisory panel's...
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How Waiting Helps Your Brain
If sitting in a doctor's waiting room or standing in a long line makes you feel irritated, think again. New research shows that waiting isn't wasted time - it's actually an opportunity for your brain to pause, reflect, and reset. Studies suggest that waiting strengthens...
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Chewing Ice Can Damage Your Teeth and Jaw
Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth. While the occasional crunch of an ice cube isn't likely to do severe damage, making it a daily habit can lead to enamel damage, cracked fillings and...
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CDC Pulls Broad Support for COVID Shot
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday recommended COVID-19 vaccines should be administered only through a shared decision of a healthcare provider and the individual, moving away from a broader backing for the shot. The new recommendation, which...
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Amgen to Sell Cholesterol Drug at 60% Discount
Amgen on Monday launched direct-to-consumer U.S. sales of its cholesterol medication Repatha at a discounted cash price, becoming the latest pharmaceutical company responding to U.S. political pressure to lower drug prices. The injected drug, with sales of $2.2 billion last...
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Two of Five Drivers Killed in Car Crashes Were High
More than 2 in 5 drivers were driving while stoned when they died in car wrecks in a major Ohio county, a new study says. Coroner records show that nearly 42% of drivers who died in motor vehicle collisions during a six-year period tested positive for THC, researchers are to...
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Study: Seasonal Allergies May Increase Suicides
Seasonal allergies are considered an annoyance to most, and maddening to some. Few think of seasonal sniffles and sneezes as potentially fatal - but we might be overlooking the danger they pose, a new study warns. High pollen counts are linked to a significant increase in...
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Alzheimer's Drug May Boost Autism Social Function
An approved pill for Alzheimer's disease might help boost social functioning in some children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, a new small-scale clinical trial has found. Memantine improved these kids' social behaviors 56%, compared to a 21% improvement among kids...
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3 Scientists Win Nobel for Immune Tolerance Work
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.Brunkow is a senior program manager at the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle. Ramsdell is a scientific...
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Jane Goodall's 10 Healthy Habits to Boost Longevity
Jane Goodall, the iconic primatologist who inspired the world with her lifelong work in conservation, animal welfare, and protecting the planet, passed away on October 1 at age 91. While genetics played a role - both of her parents lived to 94 - Goodall's lifestyle choices...
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RFK Jr. Allies: Autism Debate May Spur GOP Voter Turnout
Allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement allies believe The White House's recent announcement on autism could mobilize voters for Republicans in the midterm elections, Axios reports.
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Nearly 100 Sickened With Norovirus on Cruise Ship
Nearly 100 people aboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas contracted norovirus during a two-week voyage from San Diego to Miami, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. The highly contagious gastrointestinal illness affected 94 of the 1,874...
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What to Eat Before, After Flu Shot to Feel Better
Flu shots remain one of the best ways to protect yourself during flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu vaccination has been shown in several studies to decrease the risk of getting the flu by 40% to 60% and reduce the severity of...
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Study: Menopause Doesn't Affect MS Progression
Menopause does not increase symptoms and disability among women with multiple sclerosis, a major new study has concluded. Some experts had been concerned that fluctuating hormone levels associated with menopause might affect severity of the neurodegenerative disease,...