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Migraine a risk factor for stroke among young adults
A new study found that migraine is the most important non-traditional risk factor for stroke among adults ages 18 to 34, accounting for 20% of strokes in men and nearly 35% in…
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No lost sleep with regular physical activity, study says
Regular exercise can lower the risk of insomnia, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open. The study found those who were consistently physically active…
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Requests for abortion pill surged after Dobbs decision, study shows
In 2023, there were more abortions in the United States than there have been in more than a decade, spurred by a surge in medication abortion. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Depression is common in stroke survivors years later
Biochemical changes in the brain caused by stroke injury can contribute to depression by interfering with a person's ability to feel positive emotions, according to the American…
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Researchers identify protein involved in asthma attacks
Future research should focus on developing specific drugs to control the protein Piezo1 in humans, which might help control or head off allergic asthma attacks. Photo by Adobe…
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Exposure to bright city lights at night may raise risk of stroke
The researchers noted that continuous exposure to bright light at night can suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that promotes sleep. Thus, the lights might be…
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Urinary implant helps patients with incontinence track bladder fullness
A newly developed soft, flexible, battery-free implant attaches to the bladder wall and senses the organ filling with urine, according to researchers at Northwestern University in…
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FDA proposes ban on use of electroshock devices on some psychiatric patients
The FDA previously attempted to ban the use of the devices in 2020, but a federal court ruled that the agency didn't have the authority to enact its proposed ban. Congress has since…
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Eli Lilly warns of shortage of insulin products
Vials of Humalog® and Insulin Lispro Injection are or will be temporarily out of stock at wholesalers and some pharmacies through the beginning of April, Eli Lilly said. Photo by…
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Missing school for illness is difficult for children, parents
Deciding whether to take a sick day from school for illness is difficult for parents and children, a new poll shows. Photo courtesy of HealthDay News Most parents are…
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