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18 Apr

Two Environmental Pollutants Linked to Thyroid Cancer in Children and Young Adults

A new study suggests early-life exposure to fine particulate air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night increases the risk of papillary thyroid cancer in children and young adults.

17 Apr

Mammograms After 70 May Lower Risk for Late-Stage Breast Cancer

A new study finds older breast cancer patients who were screened at least once during the five years prior to diagnosis had 54% lower odds of advanced disease.

16 Apr

Poor Dental Health Linked to Migraines and Body Aches in Women

A new study finds women who don’t take care of their oral health have more migraines, body aches and stomach pain.

Child Concussion: What To Know If Your Child Takes a Blow To the Head

Jeffrey Lo, MD, Attending Physician, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department, Boston Children's Hospital HealthDay Reporter April 20, 2025

Child Concussion: What To Know If Your Child Takes a Blow To the Head

SUNDAY, April 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When a child tumbles to the floor from a blow to the head, a parent's inner alarms should sound. The child may have a brain injury. 

Here's what parents need to know:

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results from ... Full Page

Wildfire Survivors Still Struggle With Basic Needs and Support

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter April 19, 2025

Wildfire Survivors Still Struggle With Basic Needs and Support

SATURDAY, April 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Three months after wildfires tore through Los Angeles, a new study offers insight into the lasting needs of fire survivors. 

Researchers from UC Davis School of Medicine said their findings from earlier wildfires may help with support efforts in this and future disasters. 

T... Full Page

Trump Administration Plans Deep Cuts to Federal Health Budget

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

Trump Administration Plans Deep Cuts to Federal Health Budget

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration is weighing a plan to cut nearly a third of the federal health budget and eliminate or consolidate dozens of programs.

An internal memo was sent from White House budget officials to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It was dated April 10 and was ... Full Page

Top NIH Nutrition Researcher Quits, Citing Censorship Under Kennedy

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

Top NIH Nutrition Researcher Quits, Citing Censorship Under Kennedy

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A senior government health researcher has announced his retirement, accusing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of censoring his latest findings on ultra-processed food.

Kevin Hall made the announcement Wednesday on X, ending 21 years at NIH. 

Given the Trump administration's ... Full Page

HHS Fires Team That Sets Federal Poverty Guidelines

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

HHS Fires Team That Sets Federal Poverty Guidelines

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal team responsible for setting poverty guidelines that determine who qualifies for health and food assistance has been fired, according to former employees.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) laid off the small group of data experts who worked on the technical data esse... Full Page

First Weight-Loss Pill From Lilly Shows Promising Results

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

First Weight-Loss Pill From Lilly Shows Promising Results

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new pill designed to help with weight loss and blood sugar control is showing promise in early studies.

Eli Lilly said its experimental drug, orforglipron, helped people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar and lose weight. The company is hoping to bring the first GLP-1 weight-loss ... Full Page

Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies

Spring has sprung, and the battle with seasonal allergies is underway in earnest.

But there’s a lot folks can do to manage their pollen-produced misery, according to Dr. Zachary Rubin, a Chicago-area pediatrician and allergy expert.

“There's a lot of different issues at play when it comes to seasonal allergies, especially... Full Page

Pregnancy Complications Affect Future Heart Health

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

Pregnancy Complications Affect Future Heart Health

Complications during pregnancy can mean a woman’s future heart health is at risk, particularly if she is overweight or obese, a new study says.

Women who are carrying excess weight prior to pregnancy are more likely to develop complications like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure while expecting, researchers said.

The... Full Page

Stroke Among Younger Adults Linked To Non-Traditional Risks

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

Stroke Among Younger Adults Linked To Non-Traditional Risks

Migraines, blood clots in veins, kidney or liver disease, and cancer aren’t typically considered conditions that put a person at increased danger for stroke.

But these less-common risk factors can more than double the odds of having a stroke in folks younger than 50, a new study says.

“We were surprised by the role of non... Full Page

Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnoses Are Lagging, Patients Undertreated

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnoses Are Lagging, Patients Undertreated

It’s taking too long for people with psoriatic arthritis to be diagnosed and treated, a new study argues.

Visible signs of psoriatic arthritis appear months and even years before a person develops the full-blown inflammatory joint disease, British researchers reported in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Unfortunat... Full Page

Magnetic Stimulation Aids Speech Recovery Following Stroke

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

Magnetic Stimulation Aids Speech Recovery Following Stroke

Lucy Mulloor woke one morning to find she couldn’t call out to her two daughters, who were bustling about the kitchen.

She also couldn’t move the right side of her body, and only attracted her girls’ attention by falling to the floor after working her way to the side of the bed.

The 45-year-old single mom had experi... Full Page

Air, Light Pollution Increase Risk Of Thyroid Cancer In Children

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 18, 2025

Air, Light Pollution Increase Risk Of Thyroid Cancer In Children

Babies exposed to air and light pollution have a higher risk of developing childhood thyroid cancer, a new study says.

Airborne particle pollution and outdoor artificial light both increased babies’ risk of developing thyroid cancer before they turned 20, researchers recently reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspecti... Full Page

Vaccine Panel Urges More Protection Against RSV, Meningitis and Chikungunya

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter April 17, 2025

Vaccine Panel Urges More Protection Against RSV, Meningitis and Chikungunya

THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A panel of federal health experts on Wednesday recommended expanded vaccine options for several diseases, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), meningitis and a mosquito-borne illness called chikungunya.

The panel, known as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), mak... Full Page

Fewer Americans Traveled for Abortions in 2024, Report Finds

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter April 17, 2025

Fewer Americans Traveled for Abortions in 2024, Report Finds

THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fewer Americans traveled out of state for an abortion in 2024, according to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, a group that supports abortion rights.

The report found that about 155,000 people crossed state lines for abortion care last year, down 9% from 2023. 

The total... Full Page

New Endangered Species Rule Would No Longer Count Habitat Loss as 'Harm'

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter April 17, 2025

New Endangered Species Rule Would No Longer Count Habitat Loss as 'Harm'

THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration is proposing a major change to the Endangered Species Act that would no longer deem habitat destruction a harm to at-risk animals and plants.

Federal officials say this change would reduce an unnecessary regulatory burden, while scientists and conservation groups wa... Full Page

Medical Mistrust Could Be Harming Hep A Vaccination Rates Among Gay, Bisexual Men

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 17, 2025

Medical Mistrust Could Be Harming Hep A Vaccination Rates Among Gay, Bisexual Men

Hepatitis A vaccinations could be lagging among men who have sex with men due to a mistrust of medicine, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups, a new study says.

Only about 60% of surveyed gay and bisexual men were fully vaccinated for hepatitis A, even though the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recomme... Full Page

Smoking/Vaping Combo Poses Health Risks

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 17, 2025

Smoking/Vaping Combo Poses Health Risks

People might think they can reduce their risk of cancer by occasionally swapping their cigarettes for a vape pen — but they would be wrong, a new study says.

So-called “dual users” — folks who both smoke and vape – are exposed to the same levels of nicotine and cancer-causing toxins as those who only smok... Full Page

Alternative To Hip Replacement Helps Patients Remain Physically Active

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 17, 2025

Alternative To Hip Replacement Helps Patients Remain Physically Active

THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Jason Cutter had been feeling pain in his hips for years, and it had started to put a dent in his activities as an amateur hockey player and outdoorsman.

Cutter, 50, chalked up his hip problems to aging, insufficient stretching and strain from the heavy tool belts he wore during his side hu... Full Page

Outdoor Play, Sports Can Promote Motor Skills In Youngsters

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 17, 2025

Outdoor Play, Sports Can Promote Motor Skills In Youngsters

Children who spend more time playing outdoors or participating in different sports tend to develop better motor skills as they advance through elementary school, a new study says.

Even a half-hour of independent outdoor play after a day at childcare makes a difference in kids’ motor skill development, researchers reported in the ... Full Page

Common Meds Appear To Delay Onset Of Parkinson's Disease

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter April 17, 2025

Common Meds Appear To Delay Onset Of Parkinson's Disease

Common medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, statins and beta blockers appear to slow the progress of Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.

Parkinson’s symptoms took nearly a decade longer to crop up in patients taking these drugs to treat pain, high blood pressure, diabetes or elevated cholesterol levels, researchers reported ... Full Page

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