- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
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- About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol
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- Child-Teacher Bond in Early Education Could Have Lasting Impact
- Surgeon General Says U.S. Smoking Rates Have Tumbled, But Not for Everyone
- Earlier Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Bring Higher Odds for Dementia
- A-fib Plus Heart Failure a Dangerous Combo
- Psychologists’ Group Issues First Guidance to Parents on Teen Online Video Use
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Odd Vision Troubles Could Be Early Alzheimer’s Sign
Strange visual disturbances occur early in about 10% of Alzheimer’s cases, and when this happens it almost always signals the impending arrival of the disease, a new study finds. The condition is called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA)....
- Posted January 24, 2024
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COVID In Pregnancy Triples Baby’s Odds for Respiratory Illness
Babies born to COVID-infected mothers have triple the risk of developing a breathing disorder that normally affects preemies, a new study shows. Researchers found that exposure to the coronavirus while in the womb increased a newborn’s risk...
- Posted January 24, 2024
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AA Programs Turn Lives Around, But Most Members Are White: Study
Alcoholics Anonymous is a key means by which millions of Americans deal with drinking problems. However, white Americans are much more likely to engage in the trusted “12-step” program than Black of Hispanic drinkers, a new study...
- Posted January 24, 2024
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Race Matters in MS Progression Among Women
Young Black and Hispanic women diagnosed with multiple sclerosis are more likely to fare worse than young white women do, a new study shows. Specifically, they are more likely to have advanced MS and to face greater...
- Posted January 24, 2024
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Looking for a Good Therapist? Experts Offer Guidance
If you decide to see a therapist, finding one who’s right for you presents one of the biggest early hurdles. “The field of psychology, psychiatry and psychotherapy has advanced over the years, and one of the ways...
- Posted January 24, 2024
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Treating Loneliness in the Obese May Lower Risk of Early Death
Loneliness can be a killer, but it can be particularly deadly for obese people, who are markedly more likely to experience social isolation. Luckily, a new study shows that addressing it may lower the risk of health...
- Posted January 23, 2024
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Dana Farber Cancer Center to Retract or Fix Dozens of Studies
The prestigious Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston will retract six studies and correct 31 more as part of an ongoing investigation into claims of data manipulation. The action follows allegations that a British molecular biologist posted...
- Posted January 23, 2024
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New Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Parkinson’s
Two new strategies using deep brain stimulation can improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, Duke University researchers have found. Doctors can efficiently improve symptoms of Parkinson’s by simultaneously targeting to key brain structures using a newly developed self-adjusting...
- Posted January 23, 2024
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Detergent Pod Poisoning Threat to Kids Hasn’t Gone Away
The health dangers posed by colorful detergent pods continues to plague young children, a new study warns. U.S. poison control centers still receive one call every 44 minutes about a young child who’s been harmed through exposure...
- Posted January 23, 2024
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Allergy Alert: What Could New Guidelines on Anaphylaxis Mean for You?
If you or someone close to you suffers from severe allergic reactions, you have probably heard there are new recommendations out that offer guidance on the diagnosis, management and treatment of anaphylaxis. The latest guidelines come from...
- Posted January 23, 2024