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Can NSAIDs like Aspirin and Ibuprofen Help Prevent Dementia?
In a new study, participants who used NSAIDS for 24 months of longer had a 12% lower risk of developing dementia.
Sleep Apnea May Increase the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease, Preliminary New Study Finds
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea may have higher odds of developing Parkinson’s disease, but researchers say early CPAP treatment may lower the risk.
Are Continuous Glucose Monitors Giving Inaccurate Info to Health-Conscious Adults?
A new study finds healthy adults using CGMs are getting info that could lead to harmful dietary choices.
06 Mar
Brain Changes May Help Explain Postpartum Depression
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Subtle changes in the brain during pregnancy may help explain why some women develop postpartum depression.
A study published March 5 in Science Advances found that women with signs of depression after childbirth had increased volume in two brain areas involved ...
06 Mar
Florida Seeks Patient Prescription Data
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Florida’s insurance regulator is demanding detailed prescription data on millions of patients, raising alarms over patient privacy.
In January, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation asked pharmacy benefit managers -- companies that manage prescription drug pla...
06 Mar
Paxlovid May Offer Little Benefit for Vaccinated Older Adults
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The antiviral drug Paxlovid may not offer much protection against COVID-related hospitalizations or deaths for vaccinated older adults after all.
Research published recently in JAMA Network Open looked at data fr...
06 Mar
Breastfeeding Improves Heart Health In Children
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Breastfeeding can promote lower blood pressure among children, a new study says.
Longer-term breastfeeding appears to populate a baby’s gut with diverse bacteria that could help lower blood pressure, researchers found.
Children who were breastfed for at least...
06 Mar
Tattoos Might Increase Risk of Lymphoma, Skin Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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People put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo – the design they desire, the location they prefer and the message their body art will send to others.
Most don’t think about the impact their tattoo might have on their long-term health, but perhaps they shou...
06 Mar
Cancer Screening Rates Rebound Post-Pandemic
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Preventive screenings for cancer declined during the pandemic, with lockdowns, social distancing and COVID-19 surges keeping many from needed mammograms and colonoscopies.
But breast and colon cancer screening numbers have since rebounded and have even surpassed pre-pand...
06 Mar
GLP-1 Drugs Improve Outlook For Kidney Transplants
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can help kidney transplant patients avoid organ failure and live longer, a new study suggests.
The drugs help manage patients’ type 2 diabetes and promote weight loss, both of which improve the chances of a successful kidney transplant, res...
06 Mar
Difficult Menopause Could Be Warning Sign For Future Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of a difficult menopause could be early warning flags for dementia, a new study suggests.
Women who exhibit more menopause symptoms are more likely to develop early signs of dementia like decreased mental function and mild beh...
06 Mar
Chronic Stress Boosts Stroke Risk In Young Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
- Full Page
Chronic stress can increase young women’s risk of stroke, a new study says.
Moderate stress increases risk of stroke by 78% in women but not in men, researchers reported in the journal Neurology.
“More research is needed to understand why ...
05 Mar
CDC Sends Experts to Texas as Measles Outbreak Grows
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
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A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and now the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent a team to help local health officials respond.
The CDC announced the plan on X, explaining that its Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is worki...
05 Mar
Men With Stronger Sperm May Live Longer, Study Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
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Men with strong, fast-swimming sperm may not only have better fertility but also longer lives, a new study suggests.
Researchers tracked more than 78,000 men over 50 years and found that those with higher sperm motility -- the ability of sperm to swim -- lived nearly thr...
05 Mar
Surgery Just Before The Weekend? Bad Idea, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
- Full Page
Folks facing surgery on a Friday may want to consider rescheduling if they can based on findings from a new study.
People who undergo surgery just before the weekend have a significantly increased risk of death and complications, researchers reported March 4 in JAMA ...
05 Mar
NSAIDs Linked To Lower Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
- Full Page
Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dementia, a new study suggests.
These NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might help protect the brain by quelling inflammation that contributes to dementia, researchers reported in th...
05 Mar
Weight Training Best Exercise For Insomnia Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
- Full Page
Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests.
Resistance exercise, activities that make muscles work against an external force, appears to be the best means of improving sleep in older adults, res...
05 Mar
Lumpectomy Preserves Sexual Well-Being Among Breast Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
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Opting for a lumpectomy during breast cancer treatment can protect a woman’s future sex life, a new study suggests.
Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with better sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction, researchers fo...
05 Mar
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Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Irreversible Cornea Damage
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
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Sight-robbing injuries to the cornea can be repaired using a groundbreaking experimental stem cell treatment, a new study shows.
The cornea -- the clear outermost layer of the eye -- can become irreversibly damaged if injury or disease destroys its ability to regenerate ...
05 Mar
'Cycle Syncing' Doesn't Boost Strength Training Results
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
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Social media influencers tout the benefits of “cycle syncing” to boost strength training results among women.
The idea is that women who lift weights during their period build more muscle, because their bodies are flooded with the female hormone estrogen.
...
04 Mar
Lead, Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Braiding Hair
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2025
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Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports.
The report, published Feb. 27, tested 10 synthetic hair products, including bra...
04 Mar
Bad Meetings Can Leave You With a Productivity 'Hangover'
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2025
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Bad meetings don’t just waste time -- they can leave workers with a "meeting hangover," new research shows.
More than 90% of employees surveyed by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte said they sometimes experience these "hangovers" -- lingering frustratio...
04 Mar
Why Sleep Gets Harder With Age And How To Sleep Better
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2025
- Full Page
Tossing and turning more as you age? You’re not alone -- and experts think they know why.
Dr. Shelby Harris, a sleep psychologist in White Plains, N.Y., explained that stress, sleep structure and hormonal changes can impact sleep as people age.
"As we start t...
