• A Beloved Pet’s Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough

    Anyone who’s ever loved a pet like a member of the family knows that the grief when that dog, cat or other furry friend dies can be devastating. But too often, finding others who truly understand and...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • New COVID Variant XBB Is Gaining Ground Among Americans

    MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) – U.S. health officials are tracking a new COVID variant that’s a combination of two earlier Omicron subvariants. Known as XBB, this latest subvariant now represents 3.1% of new COVID cases...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Skipping Meals Could Shave Years Off Your Life

    MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 Intermittent fasting — limiting eating to a small part of the day — is very popular these days. But that doesn’t mean it’s healthy. A new study published online in the Journal of...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Type of Medicare Could Influence Cancer Patients’ Outcomes

    Your chances of surviving cancer could depend on the type of Medicare plan you have, a new study reports. Americans enrolled in a privatized, cost-saving Medicare Advantage plan are more likely to die within a month of...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Lots of Teen Boys Use Steroids, Often With Side Effects

    Steroid users, especially teen boys and young men, seem indifferent to the serious side effects and dependency associated with use of the drugs, a new study finds. “We’re seeing more young adults and adolescent boys engaging in...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Caregiving Can Heighten Loneliness, or Ease It

    Taking care of a loved one can either be a break from loneliness or help to bring loneliness on, depending on your circumstances, new research shows. Researchers broadly studied the issue, using data from 28 studies with...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • COVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe

    When pregnant women contract COVID-19, one in 10 will have moderate, severe or even critical symptoms, a new study finds. So it’s important they get their COVID vaccines, experts say. “Given that patients in all trimesters of...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Allergies & Asthma: Keep Sneezes & Wheezes at Bay This Holiday Season

    SATURDAY, Nov. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) – It’s possible to have a joy-filled holiday season while keeping allergies and asthma in check. Being aware of triggers is a key, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma...

    • Posted November 26, 2022
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  • Vitamins: It’s Best to Get Them From Food, Not a Bottle

    Bottled vitamins might seem a convenient way to get all the important nutrients, but the best delivery method is still just eating actual healthy food. “We have plenty of studies showing that when we look at food...

    • Posted November 25, 2022
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  • Exercise Might Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

    An exercise program, even if it’s not as intense as national guidelines suggest, could help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy reduce fatigue and have a better quality of life, new research suggests. Researchers from Edith Cowan...

    • Posted November 25, 2022
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