For years, cardiologists have taken a conservative approach to managing heart valve disease, especially for patients without symptoms. Those with severe aortic stenosis, a condition that narrows the heart’s main …
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Colorectal cancer has long been seen as a disease affecting older adults, especially those over 65. But recent data shows rates of colorectal cancer are rising among adults under 50, …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled over 7,000 bottles of duloxetine, a widely used antidepressant, due to the discovery of a potentially cancer-causing chemical. The recall, initiated …
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Poll: Election Anxiety Taking Toll on Americans’ Mental Health, Gen Z Hit Hardest
As the 2024 presidential election nears, new polls show that the intense political climate is taking a toll on Americans’ mental health, with Gen Z feeling the most impact. Surveys …
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Patients with Type 2 Diabetes on Ozempic Found to Have ‘Significantly Lower Risk’ of Alzheimer’s
A recent study from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, suggests that the diabetes drug Ozempic and other semaglutide medications may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in …
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The American Stroke Association (ASA) has released new guidelines to help lower the risk of strokes, focusing on prevention through screening and lifestyle changes. Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of …
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New research has revealed an early, hidden phase of Alzheimer’s disease, offering key insights into how the brain is damaged before memory loss and other symptoms appear. This finding could …
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The Texas Attorney General’s office has sued a Dallas-area doctor for allegedly providing banned gender transition treatments to 21 minors. This lawsuit is the first major enforcement action since Senate …
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Over the past 15 years, the number of U.S. children suffering seizures after taking prescription painkillers, synthetic marijuana, and other harmful substances has nearly doubled, according to new research from …
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Following Hurricane Milton’s landfall, Florida residents are facing new dangers beyond the storm’s destruction. Health officials warn people to avoid floodwaters, which could contain dangerous bacteria like Vibrio vulnificus, a …