GI Cancers On The Rise Among Younger Adults

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2025
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GI cancers among people 50 and younger are rising at an alarming rate, increasing in the U.S. faster than any other type of early onset cancer, according to a pair of new studies.

Cancers of the colon, stomach and esophagus have all increased in recent years, threatening...

Eggs Guilt-Free For 'Bad' Cholesterol, Experiment Shows

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2025
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A new egg study has produced sunny-side-up results for the oft-maligned breakfast staple.

Eggs are commonly thought to increase risk of heart disease by raising people’s cholesterol levels.

But people who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their &ld...

Increasing Walk Cadence Counters Frailty Among Seniors, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2025
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Putting a little more pep in the step could help elderly folks improve their health and remain independent, a new study says.

Older adults who slightly increased their walking cadence wound up with substantial improvements in physical function, researchers reported July ...

Slower Arm Movement Increases Fall Risk Among Seniors

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2025
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Seniors might be more prone to bone-breaking falls because they are unable to react quickly enough to regain their balance, a new study says.

When a person starts to slip and fall, their natural response is to raise their arms in an attempt to restore balance.

But ...

Male Virility Affected By Minimal Rises In Blood Sugar, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2025
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Even small increases in blood sugar might put a dent in a man’s virility, a new study says.

Minimally elevated blood glucose levels are linked to a decline in sperm movement and erectile function, even if levels are below the threshold for diabetes, according to fi...

Seven Seconds Can Protect Pedestrians At Intersections

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 21, 2025
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A seven-second head start for pedestrians can save lives and prevent injuries at busy intersections, a new study says.

Pedestrian-related injuries dropped by 33% at crosswalks where New York City rejiggered traffic lights to give walkers those e...

Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t Feed Wild Animals

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• July 20, 2025
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Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that giving food to wild animals — especially elephants — can change their behavior in dangerous w...

Summer Drinking Poses Unique And Sobering Risks

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• July 19, 2025
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Lift a toast to summer fun but don’t let risky drinking ruin the party. 

Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns.

And 1 in 6 Americans is a binge drinker.

"Think before you dri...

FDA Approves Juul E-Cigs for Sale, Years After Ban Attempt

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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After years of legal battles and health concerns, Juul Labs has the go-ahead to sell some of its electronic cigarettes in the United States.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it will allow Juul to market its e-cigarette device and tobacco and menthol ...

8 Babies Born Using New IVF Technique to Prevent Rare Genetic Diseases

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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A new IVF technique helped eight babies in the U.K. avoid serious inherited diseases, and scientists are calling it a breakthrough.

All eight children were born using a method that uses DNA from three people: the mother, the father and a donor.

The goal? To prevent...

Trump Diagnosed With Common Vein Condition in the Legs

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a vein condition that affects many older adults, the White House said.

Trump, 79, recently noticed some mild swelling in his lower legs. After a medical checkup, doctors found he has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition...

Hispanic People Have Unexplained Higher Risk For Nerve Disorder

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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Hispanic people are more likely to develop peripheral neuropathy than white people, and it’s not clear why, a new study has found.

Hispanic folks were 32% more likely than white people to have this nerve disorder even after accounting for known health, lifestyle an...

Diabetic Women Should Be Asked About Desire For Kids At Every Doctor's Visit, Guidelines Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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Doctors should ask diabetic women at every visit about their intention to have a child, to make sure they get the appropriate care prior to conception, new guidelines say.

This will help avoid miscarriages and birth defects among women who have diabetes before pregnancy,...

Nieces, Nephews Become Dementia Caregivers Unexpectedly, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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Two-thirds of nieces and nephews caring for an aging relative with dementia never expected to wind up with that responsibility, a recent small-scale study says.

These caregivers say they either gradually fell into the role, or had it forced upon them by family circumstan...

Depression Risk Greater In Some Women With Premature Menopause

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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Some women have a greater risk of depression as they go through premature menopause, according to a new study.

Premature menopause occurs when the ovaries stop functioning normally before age 40, researchers said in background notes.

The condition has been linked w...

What Are The Best Treatments For Chronic Hives?

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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Hives can drive a person crazy, covering parts of the body with maddeningly itchy welts.

Now, a new evidence review has identified the most effective treatments for people who suffer from chronic hives.

The injectable antibody drug omalizumab and a yet-to-be-approv...

Poor Oral Health Potentially Linked To Chronic Health Problems

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2025
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Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns.

People with missing teeth, coated tongues and other signs of poor oral health also were more likely to have elevated blood sugar, high cholesterol and ...

Florida House Cat's Latest Conquest Yields New Virus Discovery

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• July 17, 2025
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Florida virologist John Lednicky couldn’t have a more devoted research partner than his sleek black house cat Pepper.

Pepper, an avid hunter who often leaves "gifts" for his people, made news last year for his role in helping detect the arrival in the U.S. of an e...

Living Near Polluted Missouri Creek as a Child Tied to Later Cancer Risk

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• July 17, 2025
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Folks who grew up near a polluted Missouri creek during the 1940s through 1960s may have higher odds for cancer now, new research shows.

The study focused on Coldwater Creek in St. Louis County. The area was contaminated with radioactive waste from the U.S. government&rs...

RFK Jr. Fires Two Trump-Appointed Senior Officials in Ongoing HHS Restructuring

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• July 17, 2025
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U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed two senior officials who were appointed by President Donald Trump.

Heather Flick Melanson, chief of staff, and Hannah Anderson, a top policy adviser, were both let go recently. The decision ...