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18 Feb

A Good Night’s Sleep Is a Powerful Weapon During Cold and Flu Season

A sleep specialist from the Cleveland Clinic explains why sleep is important to boosting your immunity while common respiratory illnesses surge in the U.S.

17 Feb

Juicing May Harm Your Gut Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds

A new study finds juice cleanses may increase inflammation-linked bacteria in the gut and mouth.

14 Feb

Menthol vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes: One Type May Be More Life-Threatening

A new study from the American Cancer Society finds menthol cigarettes increase the risk of death from all causes more than non-menthol smokes.

Student Athletes Don't Know How To Fuel With Food, Study Says

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 18, 2025

Student Athletes Don't Know How To Fuel With Food, Study Says

High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says.

In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could help them compete harder and recover better, researchers reported rece... Full Page

Zoetis Gets Green Light for Bird Flu Vaccine as Outbreak Worsens

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 18, 2025

Zoetis Gets Green Light for Bird Flu Vaccine as Outbreak Worsens

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted conditional approval for a new bird flu vaccine for poultry.

This new avian flu vaccine, developed by New Jersey-based Zoetis, was approved last week after meeting safety and efficacy standards.

“We’ve been working with the administration and with Congress, and we&rsqu... Full Page

Prostate Cancer Screening Hits the Streets With the 'Man Van'

Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter February 18, 2025

Prostate Cancer Screening Hits the Streets With the 'Man Van'

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A mobile "Man Van" screening program detected dozens of prostate cancer cases in disadvantaged neighborhoods of London, researchers report.

A team led by Dr. Masood Moghul of Royal Marsden Hospital in London reported its findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual Genitorur... Full Page

Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter February 18, 2025

Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health

Newborns are more likely to be born sickly if their moms are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, a new study says.

A woman's exposure to air pollution during the last month of pregnancy can increase their newborn’s risk of landing in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to findings published recently in the journal... Full Page

Black Children Less Likely To Get Gene Tests for Neuro Disorders

Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter February 18, 2025

Black Children Less Likely To Get Gene Tests for Neuro Disorders

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) --Extensive genetic testing is recommended for all children with epilepsy, unexplained developmental delays, autism and other neurological conditions.

New research, however, shows that Black children are less likely than white kids to complete such testing.

This type of testing uncovers whether... Full Page

Adults Can Learn 'Perfect Pitch,' Study Suggests

Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter February 18, 2025

Adults Can Learn 'Perfect Pitch,' Study Suggests

From Mariah Carey and Jimi Hendrix to Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby, a select group of famous musicians past and present have had have perfect pitch. 

Now, a new study suggests that you can, too -- with proper training.

Absolute or perfect pitch is the ability to identify or re-create ... Full Page

Juicing Diets Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds

Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter February 18, 2025

Juicing Diets Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds

Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days.

A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found that consuming vegetable and fruit juice-only diets for three days triggered detrimental gut and oral bacteria changes linked to inflammati... Full Page

U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting

Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter February 17, 2025

U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting

Millions of Americans have sought help for gambling addiction in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting.

That's among the key findings in a new study published Feb. 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine

“Sportsbooks have expanded from a single state to 38 states... Full Page

Can't Find a Gastroenterologist? You're Not Alone

Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter February 17, 2025

Can't Find a Gastroenterologist? You're Not Alone

Nearly 50 million Americans live in counties with no local gastroenterologist.

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the GI tract -- from gallstones and gastric reflux to colon cancer. A team led by Dr. Xiaohan Ying of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City analyzed federal data to determine where gastroenterologists ... Full Page

Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 16, 2025

Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?

Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Health Center in Los Angeles, shares what to expect this season and how to stay healthy.

What type of flu acti... Full Page

What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 15, 2025

What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide

Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

With an estimated 2 million new cancer cases expected in 2025, regular screenings are more important than ever, according to the American Cancer Society.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes it a perfect time to check if... Full Page

CDC Finds Undetected Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

CDC Finds Undetected Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians

Three U.S. dairy veterinarians unknowingly had H5N1 infections, otherwise known as bird flu.

This included one person who worked only in states without known outbreaks in cows, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The findings, published Feb. 13 in the Morbidity and Mortal... Full Page

States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths

In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in infant deaths, new research reveals.

Two studies, published Feb. 13 in JAMA, show that states that enforced complete or near-total abortion bans after six weeks of pregnancy saw a 6% overall rise in infant death... Full Page

Igloo Recalls 1M Rolling Coolers Over Risk of Fingertip Amputations

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

Igloo Recalls 1M Rolling Coolers Over Risk of Fingertip Amputations

Popular cooler brand Igloo has recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers due to serious fingertip injury risk.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall affects 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers manufactured before January 2024. The recall was issued Feb. 13.

"The tow handle can pinch consumers&rsquo... Full Page

Do Steroid Shots Help Ease Back Pain? Experts Weigh In

Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

Do Steroid Shots Help Ease Back Pain? Experts Weigh In

There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) finds. 

Epidural steroid injections are treatments in which a steroid or corticosteroid medication is injected into the spine. 

In a s... Full Page

Americans Who’ve Become Caregivers Rose by a Third in 10 Years

Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

Americans Who’ve Become Caregivers Rose by a Third in 10 Years

A growing numbers of family members now provide care for older adults who live at home or in residential care settings, a new study shows.

Their ranks increased 32%, from 18.2 million to 24.1 million, between 2011 and 2022, according to new research in the journal Health Affairs.

The number of hours that these folks spent caring for ... Full Page

STI Testing at Home? Survey Finds Many Young People Are For It

Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

STI Testing at Home? Survey Finds Many Young People Are For It

When it comes to testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many young adults prefer the privacy and convenience of at-home testing, a new survey suggests.

Fully 91% of survey participants aged 14-24 said they would use free STI self-collection kits, the survey showed. STI home kits involve collecting a urine sample or vagina... Full Page

Epstein-Barr Virus Might Help Trigger Cancer After Kidney Transplant

Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

Epstein-Barr Virus Might Help Trigger Cancer After Kidney Transplant

Key Takeaways

  • Kidney transplant recipients who’ve never been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus but receive organs from a donor who has been may develop a rare and aggressive cancer

  • As many as 1,200 patients a year could be at risk for that cancer, called post-transplant lymphoproliferative di... Full Page

Seniors, Could Working Later in Life Be Healthy?

Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

Seniors, Could Working Later in Life Be Healthy?

Most people who are working after age 50 say staying on the job boosts their health and well-being, and those over 65 report the most benefit, a new University of Michigan poll finds.

The poll of 3,486 U.S. adults aged 50-94 found that 67% of those who continue to work report that their jobs have a positive impact on their physical health,... Full Page

Zoo Workers Battle Grief When Animals in Their Care Die

Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter February 14, 2025

Zoo Workers Battle Grief When Animals in Their Care Die

Zoo workers and volunteers often grieve when animals die, and zoo managers can do a better job of supporting them, a new study finds.

“Zoo professionals and volunteers frequently face significant emotional strain due to animal losses, yet structured organizational support for processing grief remains limited," lead author Nichole Nag... Full Page

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