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20 Nov

Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk

A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.

19 Nov

Lung Cancer Survival Rates in the U.S. Are Improving

Americans with lung cancer are living longer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, but researchers say increased screening and access to genetic testing can boost progress even more.

18 Nov

Pregnant Women Concerned About Chemical Exposure May Want to Avoid Makeup, Nail Polish and Hair Dye, New Study Suggests

In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.

Human Cell Atlas Will Be 'Google Maps' for Health Research

Scientists from around the world are making headway in compiling a Human Cell Atlas -- a deep dive into the myriad types of cells in the body and their disparate roles in health and disease.

The atlas is not yet complete, but 40 different scientific papers on cell research, published Nov. 20 in the journal Nature, brings the goal ...

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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November 20, 2024
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U.S. Postpartum Depression Diagnoses Doubled in a Decade

Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows.

While about 1 in every 10 new moms (9.4%) suffered postpartum depression in 2010, that number rose to almost 1 in every 5 (19%) by 2021, report a team from Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

Why the steep rise...

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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November 20, 2024
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California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu

A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday.

"California has identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County who was tested for mild upper respiratory symptoms. The child, who&nbs...

Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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November 20, 2024
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About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol

Nearly 1 in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The data, from 2021 through 2023, found that 11.3% of adults have high total cholesterol -- a number that's held relatively steady since the introduction ...

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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November 20, 2024
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Four Million Americans Could Lose Health Coverage Once ACA Credits Expire

If Congress lets healthcare tax credits established during the pandemic expire, 4 million Americans will become uninsured, a new analysis warns.

The tax credits, which have significantly lowered out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans, are set to expire at the end of 2025.

"Allowing these credits to expire will force families t...

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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November 20, 2024
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Child-Teacher Bond in Early Education Could Have Lasting Impact

Fostering good relationships with teachers in the early grades may have long-lasting benefits, new research suggests.

"These early connections significantly influence not only academic achievement, but also social and emotional development and executive functioning skills, which are critical for educational success," said researcher Arya A...