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Are Your Fruits & Veggies Hiding Pesticides? New Study Says Yes

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — Eating fruits and vegetables is key to good health, but a new study suggests that choosing produce with higher pesticide...

Measles Outbreak Spreads in Arizona-Utah Border Communities

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — One of the largest measles outbreaks in decades is spreading along the Arizona-Utah border, with dozens of confirmed cases...

Syphilis in Newborns Keeps Rising, Despite Drop in Adult STI Cases

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) declined in U.S. adults last year, but syphilis passed from mothers to newborns...

Kids’ Eyes Getting Worse? Air Pollution May Be to Blame

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — Air pollution is known to raise the risk of heart disease, strokes and breathing problems, but new research suggests it may...

Heart Disease Remains Top Killer Worldwide

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — Heart disease remains the world’s top killer, causing 1 in every 3 deaths around the globe, a new study...

Lights Are Dimming For America's Brain Power, Study Says

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — A growing number of Americans appear to be losing their brain power, particularly younger adults, a new study says. The U.S...

Sunny Seniors Can Bounce Back From Poor Well-Being

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — The march of time may be relentless, but aging is not entirely hopeless if you have the right mindset, according to a Canadian...

Skin-To-Skin 'Kangaroo' Care Boosts Preemies' Brain Development

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — Skin-to-skin contact might help kick-start brain development in preterm babies, a new study says. Preemies born before 32...

Experimental Pill, Elinzanetant, Treats Menopause Hot Flashes Without Hormones

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — An experimental pill can significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats for women after menopause, a new clinical trial has...

Implant Treats Blood Pressure Problems Among Spinal Injury Patients

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 — People with spinal cord injuries sometimes suffer from blood pressure problems, as their brain loses the ability to manage the...

Drug-Resistant 'Nightmare Bacteria' Infections Soar 70% in U.S.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — Infections caused by bacteria that no longer respond to many antibiotics are climbing at an alarming pace in the U.S., new...

Illinois Confirms First Case of Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — Illinois health officials are warning residents to be on alert after the state’s first case of Powassan virus was...

Mammograms May Still Save Lives for Women in Their 80s, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — Though most guidelines recommend mammograms up to age 74, new research suggests they can be valuable for women in their 80s...

Fish Oil May Raise or Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Depending on Your Genes

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — About 19 million U.S. adults take fish oil supplements, often to protect against chronic diseases. But new research suggests...

Women With Dense Breasts Benefit From Advanced Cancer Screening Procedures

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — Women with dense breasts could benefit from an advanced cancer screening procedure called molecular breast imaging (MBI), a...

Cancer Patients Getting Needed Painkillers Despite Opioid Crisis Response

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — The fight against America’s opioid crisis does not appear to have cost cancer patients the painkillers they need, a new...

Any Amount Of Drinking Increases Dementia Risk, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases a person’s risk of dementia, a new study says. Even light drinking...

Childlessness Surging In The U.S.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — There’s been a tremendous surge in the number of younger women in the U.S. who don’t have kids, a new study...

Ozempic Pill Effective For Weight Loss

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — A pill form of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Ozempic can help overweight or obese folks shed excess pounds, a new clinical...

ER Deaths Increase After Hospitals Are Purchased By Private Equity Firms

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 — More people appear to die in emergency rooms (ER) after hospitals have been bought by private equity firms, a new study...

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