• U.S. Abortion Numbers Dipped Slightly in 2022
• Ultraprocessed Foods Might Help Trigger Psoriasis
• Trump Picks Vaccine Mandate Critic Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to Head National Institutes of Health
• Irregular Sleep Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
• Scientists Find Way to Deliver Medicines Across Brain’s Protective Barrier
• Soccer ‘Headers’ Could Pose Danger to Brains
• Zepbound Slashes Diabetes Risk in Obese Users
• Heart Trouble Harms Men’s Brains Far Sooner Than Women’s
• Diabetes Drug Metformin Might Help Fight Lung Cancer
• Nerve Stimulation Device Might Ease Long COVID Symptoms

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  Biden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban Amid Pushback

  The Biden administration has again delayed enacting a ban on menthol cigarettes following intense lobbying from the tobacco industry. Along with that pressure, other critics of the ban have warned that it might anger Black smokers, who...

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  Tennis Ball Impacts Can Also Cause Concussions

  Games like football, soccer and rugby come to mind when thinking about sports-related concussions. But a smashing tennis shot could cause a traumatic brain injury if the ball whacks a player’s head, a new study argues. Concussions...

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  Some Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Can Safely Skip Radiotherapy: Study

  Women in the their 50s and 60s who’ve gone through menopause may be able to safely skip radiation treatment if they’re diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer, new research shows. The study focused on early...

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens

  “Forever” PFAS chemicals appear to harm bone health in Hispanic teenagers, a new study finds. The more PFAS chemicals found in the bodies of Hispanic adolescents, the lower their bone density was, researchers report in the Dec....

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  Watching Your Cholesterol? Virtual Doctor Visits Work Just as Well

  In a win for telemedicine, new research shows that folks fighting high cholesterol benefit just as much from online coaching as they do from in-person visits with a dietitian. “This study reinforces the idea that comparable clinical...

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  Exercise Brings Better Quality of Life to Women With Advanced Breast Cancer

  Exercise can boost the quality of life of women who are battling advanced breast cancer, a new study has found. Women who took part in a nine-month structured exercise program reported less fatigue and a better overall...

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Could Put Brakes on Type 1 Diabetes

  A drug long used to curb rheumatoid arthritis may be a potent foe against another immune disorder, type 1 diabetes. Australian researchers report that baricitinib (Olumiant) appears to help patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes maintain...

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  Your Organs Are Aging Differently, and a New Test Could Pinpoint Risk

  A certain organ or organs might be growing old faster than the rest of a person’s body, placing them at increased risk for disease and death, a new study suggests. About one in every five reasonably healthy...

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work and Socially

  Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults’ blemishes might have even greater consequences for their social and professional reputation. People are less likely to want to be friends,...

  • Posted December 7, 2023
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  New Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Now Available, Company Says

  The newly approved weight-loss medication known as Zepbound is now available for patients to take, drug maker Eli Lilly announced Tuesday. “Today opens another chapter for adults living with obesity who have been looking for a new...

  • Posted December 6, 2023
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