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Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
In a new study, people with metabolic syndrome were 40% more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
Don’t Ignore Hearing Loss—Your Brain May Depend On It
A new study finds early intervention for hearing loss significantly reduces the risk of dementia.
Weekend Habits May Trigger Hidden Sleep Disorder: "Social Apnea”
A new study finds late nights, alcohol and disrupted sleep on weekends may increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea.
New Data Examines Health Spending Among Children With Autism
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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Families with a child receiving treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) incur almost 10 times more in health care costs than those of other children, including those diagnosed but not receiving any ASD treatment.
That’s among the key takeaways from a new repor...
Poor Sleep Tied To Self-Harm Among Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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Teenagers who get poor sleep are more likely to harm themselves on purpose, a new study says.
Shorter sleep, going to sleep later and frequent waking during the night all were significantly associated with a 14-year-old’s risk of self-harm, researchers report in th...
Green Spaces Provided Pandemic Protection Against Depression, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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Local parks and neighborhood greenery protected people’s mental health from the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says.
Overall, depression increased nearly two-fold during the pandemic, with both men and women more frequently diagnosed, researchers sa...
Red Meat Might Increase Risk Of Potentially Deadly Abdominal Aneurysm
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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Chowing down on red meat might increase a person’s risk of a potentially deadly blood vessel problem of the abdomen, a new study says.
High blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) — a byproduct of gut bacteria digestion of red meat and other animal-base...
COVID-19 Linked To Asthma, Seasonal Allergies
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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COVID-19 infection might increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, seasonal allergies and long-lasting sinus problems, a new study says.
However, vaccination appears to reduce this risk, researchers report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology<...
Analysis Helps Vets Predict Dog Health Problems
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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Vets might be able to predict the diseases a dog will face in the future, based on their current ailments, a new study says.
Analysis of more than 26,000 dogs showed that some diseases tend to go together, providing veterinarians with a leg up on countering health proble...
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Artery-Blocking Procedure Relieves Knee Arthritis Pain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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Wear-and-tear knee arthritis might be made less painful by a surgical procedure that limits blood flow to the joint, a new pilot study says.
As a person’s knee breaks down, the pain is made worse by the growth of small blood vessels that increase blood flow to the ...
Note-Taking AI Reduces Doctor Burnout
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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It can be spooky to realize that Alexa or Siri has been listening in on you, when a device in your home inadvertently springs to life.
But eavesdropping artificial intelligence (AI) can prove a godsend to overworked doctors, protecting them from burnout by handling some ...
CDC to Lay Off Hundreds in Restructuring
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is finalizing the termination of at least 600 employees this week, including some working in violence prevention programs.
The cuts come less than two weeks after a man opened fire outside the agency’s Atlan...
Infections From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are Spreading to New Areas
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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Health experts across the country are issuing warnings about a surge in infections from a "flesh-eating" bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus.
Typically found in the warm, salty waters of the Gulf Coast, the bacteria are now appearing in new areas, with ex...
Omega-3s Might Protect Against Nearsightedness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer.
Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children...
Vaping Is A Gateway To Smoking, Evidence Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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Vaping appears to act as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people, a new evidence review says.
E-cigarettes also were significantly linked to risk of asthma and substance use, researchers reported Aug. 19 in the journal Tobacco Control.
“The...
Metabolic Syndrome Linked To Parkinson's Disease, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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Folks with metabolic syndrome have up to a 40% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health problems that include excess belly fat, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol leve...
Weather Disasters Pose Immediate Threat To U.S. Drug Supply
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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Climate change-driven weather disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods pose an immediate threat to the United States drug supply chain, a new study says.
Nearly two-thirds of all U.S. pharmaceutical production plants are located in a county that has experienced at...
A Common Trait Between Newborns And Alzheimer’s Patients?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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The brains of newborns have a surprising trait in common with adults who’ve developed Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study says.
Both have elevated blood levels of a well-known biomarker for Alzheimer’s – a protein called phosphorylated tau, resear...
AAP Issues New Vaccine Guidelines That Differ From U.S. Government Advice
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2025
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For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued vaccine recommendations that differ from U.S. government guidelines.
In new guidance released Tuesday, the AAP strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children between 6 months and 2 ye...
FDA Approves Wegovy to Treat Serious Liver Disease
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug Wegovy to treat a serious form of fatty liver disease.
The approval makes Wegovy the only GLP-1 therapy cleared to treat adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated st...
Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over FDA Warning About Radiation Risk
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2025
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If you’ve purchased frozen shrimp from Walmart lately, you may want to hold off on serving it for dinner.
Walmart is recalling certain frozen shrimp products sold under its Great Value brand after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that the seafood ...
Seniors Neglecting Steps To Protect Heart Health, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2025
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Seniors with known heart-related problems aren’t doing a very good job taking steps to protect their health, a new study says.
Older folks with high blood pressure, stroke survivors and heart failure patients in the United States all have been neglecting Life&rsquo...
Pesticide Linked To Impaired Brain Development Among Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2025
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Exposure to a common pesticide during pregnancy can impair children’s brain development and motor function for years to come, a new study says.
The widely used pesticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) is linked to altered brain function and poorer fine motor control among chil...
