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- MIND Diet Slows Cognitive Decline, Especially in Two GroupsThe benefits were especially pronounced in women and in Black people, according to results of a new study.
- Just as COVID Levels Start to Dip, a New Variant EmergesA new COVID-19 variant called XEC is on the rise, and it has experts who track variants on alert.
- Busy Philipps Opens Up About Life With ADHDActress and podcast host Busy Philipps opens up about life with ADHD -- a condition that she didn’t receive an official diagnosis for until adulthood.
- New Report Highlights Overlooked Cancer Risk Factor: AlcoholCancer is becoming a more survivable illness in the U.S., but a lack of awareness about the risks linked to alcohol and unhealthy lifestyle choices could slow this progress.
- How’s Your Handshake? Grip Strength Is a Good Gauge of HealthGrip strength, as it turns out, can be a reliable measurement of overall health – even an indicator of the potential health of your heart and blood vessels.
- FDA Approves First Injectable Version of Cancer DrugThe drug is for patients with certain types of cancers of the lung, liver, skin, and soft tissues. It offers an easier-to-use and less time-consuming alternative to the currently available form of the drug.
- New Treatment for Early Stage Breast Cancer Gains FDA NodPeople with a common type of early stage breast cancer may now take another drug called Kisqali that has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
- It’s Time to Man Up and See a DoctorYounger men, many of whom say they don’t have a primary care doctor or have ever had their blood pressure, cholesterol, or weight checked, need to start getting engaged earlier.
- You Could Be Eating Toxic Chemicals From Food PackagingPeople ingest tiny, chemical-containing bits of things that touch the food and drink we consume every day. There are a vast number of sources of these chemicals, ranging from plastic bags and bottles, to take-out containers and shrink wrap, to manufacturing and cooking equipment.
- FDA Approves New Treatment for Persistent EczemaThe new drug is a monoclonal antibody given by injection using a prefilled pen every 2 weeks at first but may be taken just once per month as a maintenance dose.
- Considering Zepbound in Vials? Here Are Some Starter TipsThe move to self-administration with a syringe and needle, just like how insulin is often taken for diabetes, means a whole new set of people will be learning the sometimes-intimidating skill.
- Getting Your Tubes Tied? It May Not Be as Reliable as You ThinkWomen get their tubes tied as their primary method of birth control may face a higher risk of unplanned pregnancy than expected. Between 3% and 5% of women who get the procedure later have unintended pregnancies, according to new research.
- Obesity Rates Exceed 35% in Nearly Half of U.S. StatesObesity remains a significant health issue in the United States, even as weight loss drugs are getting more popular, according to new data from the CDC.
- Help Children With Mental Health Issues Before They EscalateWhy do some parents choose not to act when their child is going through a mental health crisis? And what can and should parents do to keep mental illness from getting to a fever pitch?
- What Paralympic Athletes Can Teach Us About ResilienceSelf-sabotage has no room in the presence of creative, honest, and optimistic thinking. Are you willing to go there?
- High Doses of Some ADHD Drugs Linked To PsychosisPeople taking some ADHD medications, such as Adderall, may face an increased risk of serious psychiatric issues like psychosis or mania, particularly when taking higher doses.
- Atrial Fibrillation Much More Common Than Previously ThoughtThe condition tends to affect people when they are older, particularly over age 60, so the new estimate makes AFib quite common among older adults.
- How Parents Can Help Kids Tackle School AvoidanceScolionophobia, or fear of school, affects about 1 in 20 children at different points of childhood. Here's what parents need to know.
- FDA Investigates Tampons for Potential Lead and Metal RisksThe FDA has launched an investigation of the potential exposure to heavy metals when using tampons, the agency announced Tuesday.
- Novavax or Nothing? For Some, It’s Their COVID Vaccine ChoiceFor many, Novavax is #1 – the one and only COVID vaccine they would consider. This enthusiasm for Novavax isn’t new. As far back as 2022, news reports described a kind of Novavax fan club – a term that irritates some – and it’s still here.
- Ultra-Processed Doesn’t Always Mean Bad – Here’s How to TellYou may have been warned that ultra-processed foods can wreak havoc on your health. But not all ultra-processed foods are created equal. Here's what to know.
- Exercise May Result in Healthier Types of Belly FatOverweight or obese people who exercise regularly over a long period of time may have healthier belly fat, compared to people who don’t exercise, a new study suggests.
- Presidential Election Have You Stressed? Here's How to CopeMore Americans than ever before are reporting feelings of anxiety around politics. But while it may feel like everything is out of your control, there are ways to cope and work through those feelings.
- First U.S. Human Bird Flu Case Reported With No Animal ContactHealth officials are trying to find out how a person in Missouri was sickened by H5 avian influenza, or bird flu. It’s the latest twist in concerning new behavior of the virus, which was detected in farm workers, cows, and milk earlier this year.
- Not Kidding: Dye Found in Doritos May Be Key to InvisibilityA common food dye turned mice see-through, a "stunning" finding that could revolutionize imaging techniques in medicine.
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