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  More Evidence Bolsters the Oral Herpes and Alzheimer’s Link

  That cold sore on your lip might be painful and unsightly, but it could also be a harbinger of debilitating brain aging. The oral herpes virus appears to be linked with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that the common...

  • Posted January 8, 2025
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  Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food

  The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance. Under the...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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  FDA Calls for Better Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters in People of Color

  Pulse oximeters — those tiny devices that measure blood oxygen levels with a quick clip to your finger — may soon get a major upgrade to ensure they work just as well for people of all skin...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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  Fluoride May Be Linked to Decreased IQ, Says “Limited Data,” Hard-to-Interpret Study

  Fluoride exposure appears to slightly decrease IQ scores in children, a new federal meta-analysis has concluded — but not at the low levels recommended for U.S. drinking water. Fluoride in drinking water was associated with reduced IQ...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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  First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana

  A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized with bird flu in December of last year, marking the first known U.S. death from the virus. The patient who, “was over the age of 65 and was reported...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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  Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts

  It’s long been a mystery why folks need a flu vaccine every year, even though immunizations they got in childhood continue to protect them from measles and mumps. Researchers now think they know why vaccine effectiveness varies...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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  DoxyPEP Lowers Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Data Suggests

  Worried about the risky sex you had last night? Using a common antibiotic following sex can dramatically reduce a person’s risk of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a new study says. Taking doxycycline within 72 hours after...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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  Multilingual Children with Autism Show Improved Cognitive Function

  Kids with autism who speak more than one language tend to have fewer symptoms from their disorder. Being multilingual not only enhances their general cognitive abilities, but also helps them better control their daily thoughts and actions,...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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  Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking

  Patients have more access to their own medical test results than ever before, thanks to legislation requiring results be released as soon as they’re available. But that’s not necessarily a good thing, a new study warns. Many...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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  Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks

  More and more adults are stuck in the middle of their families, caring not only for their children but also for aging parents and other older family members. The mental and physical health of these “sandwich carers”...

  • Posted January 7, 2025
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