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Early exposure to peanuts may reduce risk of long-term allergy
Children regularly fed peanut products from infancy to age 5 had a 71% lower rate of peanut allergies by the time they reached their teen years, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe…
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VA waives co-pays for veterans seeking outpatient mental health, substance abuse care
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough (pictured 2022) announced a new waiver of co-pays for veterans seeking mental health or substance abuse services on their first three…
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Treatment with near-infrared light may benefit patients with severe concussion
Patients who wore a helmet emitting near-infrared light displayed a greater change in connectivity between seven different pairs of brain regions, researchers report. Photo by…
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USDA confirms bird flu in alpacas in Idaho
The animals that tested positive were on a farm in Idaho where poultry that had tested positive for the H5N1 virus were culled in May. Photo by T Matuszewski/Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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U.S. girls begin menstruating at younger ages
Girls born between 2000 and 2005 started their periods at an average age of 11.9 years -- a half year earlier than the average age of 12.5 years for girls born between 1950 and…
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Study: Tattoo ink may be linked to increased risk of lymphoma
Researchers found that the risk of developing lymphoma was 21% higher among those who were tattooed. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Research suggests that tattoo…
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Insurance barriers hinder access to screening as colon cancer rates rise
Commander Jim Keck, Naval Hospital family physician, explains to patient Jessie Kemp some preventive techniques to prevent colon cancer on March 19, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. File…
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New treatment may extend survival for people with advanced colon cancer
A combination of two experimental immunotherapy drugs plus standard chemotherapy led to a median 19.7 month survival for patients, compared to the median 9.5 months observed among…
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Heart healthy behaviors may help reverse rapid cell aging, study shows
1 of 2 | Physical activity is one of the factors that contributes to heart health. Photo by The Lazy Artist Gallery/Pexels Heart-healthy actions could…
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Binge-eating disorder can persist for years
In a five-year study of binge eating disorder, most of the study participants still met the criteria for the disorder at the five-year mark, although some had made improvements.…
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