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Treatment for peripheral artery disease as effective for women as men
Less invasive endovascular treatments work equally well in women as in men with peripheral artery disease, a new study found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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AI may help diagnose rare diseases years earlier
A newly developed AI program was able to successfully identify people at risk of developing a rare immune disorder, researchers report. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Cardiac catheterization patients may be able to skip pre-op fasting
The decision not to fast before cardiac catheterization appears safe and patients who hadn't fasted reported "significantly higher" satisfaction versus those who had, a new study…
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Anxiety is rising among Americans amid economic struggles, looming election
Seventy percent of adults say they're worried about current events, particularly the economy (77%), the upcoming election (73%) and news of gun violence (69%). Photo by…
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Study: AI is unreliable in assessing heart risk in emergencies
OpenAI's ChatGPT program provided inconsistent conclusions when presented with simulated cases of patients with chest pain, researchers report. Photo by Romy/Pixabay…
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Myth that tan skin looks healthier persists for a third of young adults
Nearly a third of Americans (32%) think that a tan makes people look better and healthier, a dangerous beauty standard that can increase a person's risk of skin cancer, poll results…
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U.S. maternal deaths fall in 2022, remain higher than pre-pandemic levels
Maternal deaths were down in 2022 for all races and ethnicities except for Asian Americans, where the rate remained stable, research showed. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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MRNA vaccine effective in treating glioblastoma brain cancer in small trial
The cancer vaccine is based on mRNA technology similar to that used in COVID-19 vaccines, but in this case a patient's own tumor cells are used to create a personalized vaccine,…
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Psilocybin outperforms other treatments in easing depression in study
Psilocybin outperformed a variety of "control" treatments in easing symptoms of depression, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The active chemical…
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Survey of LGBTQ+ youth shows higher risk of suicide, need for support
The 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People was released Wednesday by The Trevor Project, revealing a strong link between suicide risk and bullying or…
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