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  Some Genes Might Send Girls Into Puberty Earlier

  A girl’s genetics can indirectly influence the age when she has her first period, by accelerating her weight gain in childhood, a new study finds. A number of other genes also can directly affect the age of...

  • Posted July 2, 2024
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  Use of ‘Benzo’ Sedatives Like Valium, Xanax Won’t Raise Dementia Risk: Study

  Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports. Researchers found no link between use of the sedative drug and a higher risk of dementia...

  • Posted July 2, 2024
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  Ultrasound May Be Unreliable in Spotting Endometrial Cancer in Black Women

  Ultrasound cannot reliably rule out endometrial cancer in Black women given how readings are now assessed, a new study argues. Transvaginal ultrasound is commonly used to screen for cancer by measuring the thickness of the endometrium, the...

  • Posted July 2, 2024
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  Most Americans Don’t Know That Family Doctors Can Prescribe Anti-Opioid Meds

  Most people addicted to opioids and their loved ones are unaware that their primary care doctor can prescribe a medication to treat the disorder, a new nationwide survey reveals. “We’ve made great strides in making it easier...

  • Posted July 2, 2024
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  How Handing a Child a Screen During a Tantrum Could Backfire Long-Term

  When your preschooler pitches a fit, handing them a smartphone or tablet is probably the fastest — and the worst — way to stop it, a new study suggests. “If parents regularly offer a digital device to...

  • Posted July 2, 2024
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  Prosthetic Legs Controlled by Person’s Own Neural System Bring Natural Gait

  “Smart” prosthetic legs can help amputees achieve a natural walking gait, but it’s done through robotic sensors and algorithms that drive the limb forward at predetermined rates. A better way would be to give people full control...

  • Posted July 1, 2024
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  FDA Study Shows Pasteurization Kills Bird Flu in Milk

  As bird flu continues to spread among U.S. dairy cows, reassuring new government research finds the pasteurization process widely used in the industry effectively kills all bird flu virus in milk. In a health update posted Friday, the...

  • Posted July 1, 2024
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  All Diamond Shruumz Edibles Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin in Products

  All Diamond Shruumz edibles have been recalled after the company found high levels of a mushroom toxin in them that may have sickened 39 people in 20 states. The recall includes Diamond Shruumz cones, chocolate bars and...

  • Posted July 1, 2024
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  Americans’ Interest in Microdosing Psychedelics Is Growing

  A study based on online Google searches suggests surging U.S. interest in microdosing psychedelics, such as psilocybin, as rules around the use of such drugs begin to relax. But the safety of these drugs isn’t entirely clear,...

  • Posted July 1, 2024
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  Diets Heavy in Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Earlier Death: Study

  People who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to suffer an early death, particularly from heart disease or diabetes, a new study warns. Older adults who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods are about 10% more...

  • Posted July 1, 2024
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