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Health news • Jun 09

ACC-AHA release first cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome guidelines

The stages of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome that was included in the new ACC-AHA CKM syndrome guideline. In recent years, there has been a large...

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Health news • Jun 09

A bat got inside a N.J. home — now a whole family is being monitored for rabies

A rabid bat was found and removed from a Cherry Hill home, exposing four people and two dogs. The dogs will be under confinement for four months.

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Health news • Jun 09

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows

People with Alzheimer's disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn't.

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Health news • Jun 09

Four minutes of daily resistance training can quadruple fitness in older adults

Just 4 minutes of daily strengthening exercise dramatically increases key factors in quality of life for older adults, according to a new study led by...

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Health news • Jun 09

Silencing One Brain Gene May Reverse Autism Deficits

A new study reveals that targeting the SLC6A20 glycine transporter with ASOs restores NMDAR function and reverses adult autism behaviors.

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Health news • Jun 09

By 2030, Korean women are projected to become the first population in human history with an average life expectancy above 90 years — exceeding even Japan — according to a Lancet study of 35 industrialized nations, in a demographic shift driven by impro

In February 2017, an international team led by Majid Ezzati, professor of global environmental health at Imperial College London, published a paper in The...

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Health news • Jun 09

The White House blocked a study on alcohol consumption. This is what it said

In 2022, the Biden administration set in motion a study on the effects of drinking, with extensive international participation by researchers from the U.S.,...

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Health news • Jun 09

Oncologist: Unexplained Weight Loss May Indicate Serious Health Issues Like Cancer

Cancer is a sneaky disease, and symptoms of it often show up slowly, making it hard to know what you're dealing with. While some forms of cancer cause no...

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Health news • Jun 09

I got pregnant when I was 53, and my husband was 57. People assume we are our son's grandparents.

Monica Kranner says becoming a mother in her 50s after years of infertility has brought both joy and painful public judgment.

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Health news • Jun 09

New study recommends 1 alcoholic drink per day. Its researchers want clearer U.S. guidelines on drinking

One of the officials involved in the study commissioned by Biden's Democratic administration accused Trump's Republican administration of “sidelining” the...

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Health news • Jun 09

Take charge of your health: men’s preventive services covered by TRICARE

When's the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up? Now's a great time to check in on your health and learn about the men's health and preventive...

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Health news • Jun 09

There’s a Terrible Reason Why This Ebola Outbreak Is Different

Landing at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in early June felt like arriving into a scene from a different time, specifically the COVID-19...

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Health news • Jun 09

First-Ever Guideline Addresses CKM Syndrome

The new 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome is the...

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Health news • Jun 09

A Commonly Used Sleep Aid May Have a Dangerous Side Effect

Around 1 in 5 US adults are thought to struggle with sleep health, and for many of us, the search for rest eventually leads to medication.

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Health news • Jun 09

Doctors Should Do More Screening for Excess Body Fat and Its Health Risks

Nearly 90% of Americans meet the criteria for CKM syndrome. New guidelines have been issued for diagnosing and treating the disorder.

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Health news • Jun 09

Boy's rash 'slipped my mind', doctor tells inquest

A hospital doctor forgot to look for a reported red rash on a five-year-old boy who subsequently died from a streptococcus A infection, an inquest jury has...

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Health news • Jun 09

Opinion | Big Tobacco didn’t just sell cigarettes. It shaped what Americans eat.

Ever wondered why you can't stop eating chips and have cravings for sodas and cookies, even though you know they aren't good for you?

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Health news • Jun 09

New Study Exposes Problem With Protein Products As Experts Warn Labels May Mislead Consumers About Benefits

As protein products flood store shelves, researchers are questioning whether their healthy reputation is backed by evidence. Food, Lifestyle.

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Health news • Jun 09

Big tobacco hooked us on ultra-processed foods. It might teach us how to cut back

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to...

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Health news • Jun 09

The Kombucha Surprise: One Ingredient Dramatically Changes Its Chemistry and Health Potential

Tea choice significantly changes kombucha's chemistry, flavor, and antioxidant potential, with green and oolong teas showing the strongest biological...

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