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Flu linked to greater risk for neurological disorders than COVID-19, study shows
A recent study found that 3.2% of those with flu and 2% with COVID-19 were treated for migraine, and 2.1% of flu patients and 1.6% of COVID-19 patients received epilepsy care. Photo…
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Ultrasound applied with MRI may be effective for treating prostate cancer
A new study showed that men treated with ultrasound experienced a 92% decrease in average prostate size within a year, and a healthy decrease in PSA levels at five years. Photo by…
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Alzheimer’s caregivers are stressed amid rising costs, complexity of accessing care
The cost of caring for seniors with Alzheimer's is projected to reach $360 billion this year, up $15 billion from just a year ago, according to a new Alzheimer's Association report.…
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One in 10 U.S. kids aged 5-17 diagnosed with ADHD
The National Health Interview Survey found that 11.3% of school-age children have been diagnosed with ADHD, with boys more likely to have this diagnosis (14.5%) than girls (8%).…
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Sugary soda, fruit juice linked to higher risk for Type 2 diabetes among boys
Each daily 8-ounce serving of sugary drinks during a boy's childhood is associated with a 34% increase in insulin resistance by the time they are teens, researchers found. Photo…
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Regular exercise may reduce pain, fatigue in women with advanced breast cancer
Patients had less pain and fatigue, as well as an improved quality of life, after taking part in a regular exercise program, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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Early exposure to tobacco tied to developing diabetes, study indicates
1 of 2 | Participants who had a genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes and started smoking in childhood or adolescence had the highest risk of developing the…
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Using cryoblation to freeze breast tumors successful in study
Only 10% of people who underwent the minimally invasive procedure, called cryoablation, had their cancer come back within 16 months, researchers said. Photo by Adobe…
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Results of AI vary for radiologists from helping to hindering accuracy
The benefits of AI vary from doctor to doctor, and in some cases it can interfere with a radiologist's performance and accuracy, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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Medication abortions lead rise in U.S. abortions since reversal of Roe vs. Wade
An estimated 1,026,690 abortions were performed within the formal U.S. healthcare system during 2023 -- a 10% rise from 2020 and the most abortions seen in the U.S. since 2011, a…
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