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07 May
Teen Use of Nicotine Pouches on the Rise
A new study finds more high schoolers are using nicotine pouches -- alone and in combination with e-cigarettes.
06 May
Eating Nuts, Seeds and Corn Won’t Raise Your Risk for Diverticulitis, a Common Digestive Disorder
A new study finds no link between nuts, seeds and corn and diverticulitis risk in women. However, following a healthy diet was associated with lower odds of the painful disease.
05 May
Is Kissing a Health Hazard for People With Celiac Disease?
A new study finds celiac patients can safely smooch even though small amounts of gluten may be transferred. A few ounces of water may be the best protection.
When Statins Aren't Enough, This Drug May Help Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new drug combo lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain high even after taking statins.
The new pill pairs a new drug called obicetrapib with an existing one, ezetimibe. In a Phase 3 clinical trial, this combo reduced LDL levels by nearly 49% over about three months, accor...
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Trump Administration Ends CDC's Key Infection Control Committee
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal committee that helped set national rules for infection control in hospitals has been shut down, raising concerns from health experts.
The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) was terminated March 31, though members weren't told until early May, according...
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Face Mask Can Detect Kidney Disease Via Breath
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wearing a face mask to protect others from infectious disease continues to be hotly debated in the United States.
But what about wearing a face mask to detect chronic kidney disease?
A modified surgical face mask containing a specialized breath sensor can accurately detect when someone h...
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Worried About Prostate Cancer Screening? New Study Shows Better Judgment In Treatment
Some men would rather skip screening for prostate cancer due to fears that they’ll be rendered impotent or incontinent from cancer surgery.
But new research says those fears are unwarranted, thanks to improvements in the way doctors approach prostate cancer.
The number of unnecessary surgeries to treat low-risk prostate cancer ...
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Down Syndrome Patients Have Higher Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
People with Down syndrome have a much higher risk of stroke than people without the genetic disorder, a new study says.
Down syndrome patients have a 5.14 times higher risk of a stroke caused by a brain bleed, and more than 4 times higher risk of a stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers reported May 7 in the Journal of Internal Med...
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Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complacency regarding your overall health, a new study says.
People who underwent brain scans to learn their Alzheimer’s risk experienced less anxiety, even if the results showed highe...
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