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09 Jan
Breastfeeding Linked to Less Depression and Anxiety Years Later
A small long-term study suggests women who breastfeed are less likely to report depression or anxiety up to 10 years after pregnancy.
08 Jan
New Study Raises Questions About Cancer Risk and Certain Food Preservatives
A new study links higher intake of some commonly used food preservatives with a modestly higher risk of cancer.
07 Jan
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Give Women More Options
A major update expands guidelines on how women should get screened for cervical cancer — and requires most insurers to cover the full process.
Weight Often Returns After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, Study Finds
People who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to gain the weight back, and sooner than many expect, a new study finds.
Researchers reviewed dozens of earlier studies and found that most people returned to their starting weight within about 18 months after stopping GLP-1 drugs.
Those medicat...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a 'Better Thing'
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scaling back several childhood vaccine recommendations, prompting concerns that fewer kids will be protected as a result.
Flu shots, along with vaccines for RSV, COVID-19 and more are now advised mainly for kids who are at high risk of severe illness or after a discussion between...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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Study Ties Rising Evictions to Higher Gun Violence in Chicago
Even as violent crime has dropped to historic lows in Chicago, gun violence remains a serious problem in some neighborhoods, especially those facing economic hardship.
A new study suggests one overlooked factor may help explain why: Evictions.
University of Chicago researchers found that neighborhoods with higher eviction rates also ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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Tamales Sold in California, Nevada Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
The recalled products were sold in California and Nevada and were made between Oct. 10, 2024, and Oct. 10, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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What Is CPR and Who Needs It?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.
More than 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, according to the 2024 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Annual Report, and nationwide, 41.7% of pa...
- Elizabeth Froelich, BS, Paramedic, Lead Instructor HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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'The Pitt' Informs, Educates Viewers, Study Says
Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.
"The Pitt" — which returned to HBO Max for its second season Thursday — is well-known for its commitment to accuracy and authenticity, research...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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Your Teen Sleeping In During The Weekend? It Could Protect Them From Depression, Experts Say
Experts agree that keeping a regular sleep schedule is important for everyone, even night-owl teenagers and young adults.
But catching a few extra Z’s over the weekend might be good for young folks’ mental health, a new study says.
Young people who sleep in on weekends to catch up on sleep lost during the week had a lower...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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Babies' Brain Development Lags In Cash-Crunched Families, Study Shows
A family’s financial difficulties might shape how an infant’s brain develops, potentially altering the course of their life, a new study says.
Babies tend to have signs of delayed brain development if their caregivers are struggling to make ends meet, researchers reported Jan. 5 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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Gifted Dogs Can Learn Words By Eavesdropping On Family Conversations, Experiments Show
A basic part of dog training is teaching your pooch to recognize and respond to certain words like "sit,” “down” or “stay.”
But some particularly clever canines can develop an even more extensive vocabulary in the same way toddlers do: By eavesdropping on our conversations.
These “Gifted Word Learn...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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Yoga Aids Opioid Withdrawal, Clinical Trial Shows
Child’s pose, downward-facing dog, tree pose and cobra might boost people’s ability to fight opioid addiction, a new trial suggests.
A regular yoga practice performed alongside treatment for opioid use disorder accelerated people’s recovery compared to treatment alone, researchers reported Jan. 7 in JAMA Psychiatry
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 9, 2026
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Nestlé Recalls Baby Formula Over Toxin Risk
Nestlé has announced a global recall of some baby formula products, saying they may contain a toxin that can cause food poisoning in infants.
The recall affects specific batches of SMA infant formula and follow-on formula, the company said.
Nestlé stressed that the products should not be fed to babies.
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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Study Finds Rise in Chagas-Carrying Bugs Near U.S.-Mexico Border
Researchers in the Southwest are raising new concerns about Chagas disease after finding some very high infection rates in the insects that spread it.
Scientists from University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) collected kissing bugs near homes and outdoor spaces along the U.S.-Mexico border. Many of the insects were carrying Trypanosoma cru...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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FDA Misses Deadline to Ban Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again missed a deadline to propose a ban on chemicals in hair-straightening products that may pose a serious cancer risk.
Its target date for the proposed rule on formaldehyde was Dec. 31. No action has yet been taken.
An FDA spokesperson said the rule is still in the works.
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- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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New U.S. Diet Guidelines Push Whole Foods, Meat and Dairy
The federal government has released new dietary guidelines that shift how Americans are urged to eat.
The new focus? Whole foods, protein and healthy fats.
At a news conference Wednesday, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced a new food pyramid.
At the top: Red meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables, suggesting a ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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Laughing, Crying Are Normal But Rare Responses To Orgasm, Women's Study Reveals
Ladies, do you laugh or cry uncontrollably following an orgasm?
How about experiencing headaches, tingling, foot pain, nosebleeds or hallucinations?
These responses to orgasm are a rare — but normal — phenomenon among women, a new study says.
“Women need to know that if they have uncontrollable peals of laught...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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Walking Eases Fatigue Among Colon Cancer Patients
Regular physical activity — especially walking — can significantly reduce fatigue among people with colon cancer, a new study says.
Fatigue scores improved significantly within a couple of years if colon cancer patients adopted an exercise regimen, according to findings slated for presentation Saturday at an American Society of...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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World’s First Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Could Make Open-Heart Surgery a Thing of the Past
Open-heart surgery might soon become a thing of the past for people suffering from heart disease caused by clogged arteries.
The world’s first minimally invasive heart bypass procedure — done without cutting open the chest wall — has been performed in a 67-year-old man with an extensive history of heart problems, research...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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Back Pain Might Predict Future Sleep Problems Among Men
Back pain appears to predict sleep problems years before they occur among senior men, a new study says.
Older guys suffering from back pain had poorer sleep six years later, researchers recently reported in the journal Innovation and Aging.
Men with back pain tended to fall asleep too early or too late, or were dissatisfied ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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'Forever Chemicals' Might Triple Teens' Risk Of Fatty Liver Disease
PFAS “forever chemicals” might nearly triple a young person’s risk of developing fatty liver disease, a new study says.
Each doubling in blood levels of the PFAS chemical perfluorooctanoic acid is linked to 2.7 times the odds of fatty liver disease among teenagers, according to findings published in the January issue of ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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Depressed? Exercise Works As Well As Talk Therapy, Antidepressants, Evidence Suggests
Depressed folks might benefit as much from working out as they would from resting on a therapist’s couch, a new evidence review says.
Exercise appears to relieve symptoms of depression to an extent similar to psychological therapy, researchers reported Jan. 7 in the journal Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
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- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2026
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