• No Evidence ‘Blue Light-Filtering’ Glasses Actually Help Eyes

    Heavy screen users often buy blue light-filtering eyeglasses to protect their eyes — but they may be wasting their money, a new study suggests. A new research review suggests these blue light-filtering glasses probably make no difference...

    • Posted August 18, 2023
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  • CBD Vapes Rising in Popularity Among Teens

    Vaping CBD (cannabidiol) is on the rise among middle and high school students, according to a national U.S. survey, and health experts warn there can be serious risks involved. More than 1 in 5 students who use...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • Even If Issues Emerge, Folks ‘Highly Satisfied’ With Shelter Rescue Dogs

    When Daniel Cooney and his husband Patrick Key adopted Rothko, a coonhound mix, from a shelter eight years ago, it took time to get used to his quirks. Rothko doesn’t always jell with other pups, which means...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • How Kids Are Being Injured by Ceiling Fans

    It’s fun to playfully toss a toddler into the air, or tote a kid piggyback-style on your shoulders. But those delightful giggles may come with a risk of head injury from a typically overlooked hazard — the...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • AHA News: Understanding the Link Between Long COVID and Mental Health Conditions

    THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Researchers have long understood that people with chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, are at increased risk for depression. The same may be true for people with...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 3 People in Connecticut, New York

    Public health officials are warning people about the risks of flesh-eating bacterial infections and how to avoid them after the deaths of three older adults on the northeast coast. Two of the deaths from vibriosis — an...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • Most Alzheimer’s Patients May Be Ineligible for Newly Approved Drugs

    Two recently approved treatments offer newfound hope for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but most people who could benefit will likely be deemed ineligible, a new study finds. Alzheimer’s affects about 6.7 million Americans...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • Appeals Court Upholds Restrictions on Abortion Pill

    THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The abortion pill mifepristone should remain legal in the United States, but with significant restrictions on access to it, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The decision, issued by the...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • Skipping Radiation May Be Safe for Some With Early Breast Cancer

    Many women with early breast cancer undergo breast-conserving surgery along with radiation to kill any errant cancer cells, but some may be able to safely skip radiation, new research suggests. “If the tumors are low-risk, as defined...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • Could Ativan Pose Harm to People Battling Pancreatic Cancer?

    Sometimes patients with pancreatic cancer are prescribed the benzodiazepine lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety, but that may be harming their health. A new study found this treatment was linked to worse outcomes, with shorter survival times and faster...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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