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20 Oct
Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media
More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.
19 Oct
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a Rare but Serious Autoimmune Disorder, New Study Finds
In a new study, participants recently infected with COVID-19 were six times more likely to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the immune system attacks the nerves.
18 Oct
Adult ADHD Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
A new study finds adults with ADHD are nearly 3 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those without the condition.
Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2024
San Francisco Set to Ban 'Forever Chemicals' in Firefighter Gear
San Francisco is on the verge of passing a ban on "forever chemicals" in the protective clothing firefighters wear while battling blazes.
City lawmakers are expected to pass an ordinance on Tuesday that will prohibit the use of firefighting gear made with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
PFAS have been linked to heal... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2024
More Studies Support Wegovy's Long-Term Weight-Loss Benefits
Semaglutide -- the active ingredient in the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy -- can produce long-term weight and heart health benefits, a pair of new studies show.
Researchers found that overweight and obese adults lost an average 10% of their body weight and nearly three inches off their waistline after taking semaglutide ... Full Page
Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2024
Americans With Private Insurance May Pay More for Hospital Stay
Having private insurance may not be all it is cracked up to be when it comes to hospital bills, new research warns.
In a report published Monday by the nonprofit research institute RAND Corp., researchers discovered that patients with private health insurance may wind up paying more for procedures or tests performed during their ... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2024
Patients Over 80 Still Benefit From Treatment for AML Blood Cancer
Seniors over 80 with acute myeloid leukemia can safely and effectively take the standard targeted therapy for the blood cancer, a new study finds.
The oral drug venetoclax is typically given to older AML patients whose bodies can’t handle the rigors of chemotherapy. The drug targets a protein in cancer cells that helps them live longer t... Full Page
Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2024
Why C-Section Babies Need 2 Doses of Measles Vaccine
Babies born by C-section are unlikely to receive protection from a single dose of measles vaccine, a new study finds.
A single measles jab is up to 2.6 times more likely to be completely ineffective in C-section babies, compared to those born vaginally. Their immune systems fail to produce antibodies to fight against measles infection.
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Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter May 14, 2024
Vaping Rates Fall Among Teens, But Still Too High
Vaping rates among U.S. kids in grades 9 through 12 fell to 5% in 2021, the latest year for which data is available.
That's down from a peak of 7.2% of teens who vaped in 2019, a new report finds.
However, the 5% vaping rate observed in 2021 is still more than double the 2% rate observed among teens in 2015, the study authors noted.... Full Page
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