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11 Mar

Unhealthy Body Image Starts Developing as Young as Age 7, New Study Suggests

Kids as young as 7 are developing unhealthy perceptions about weight, which researchers warn could eventually lead to eating disorders.

10 Mar

1 in 15 U.S. Adults Have Witnessed a Mass Shooting, New Study Finds

A new study finds about 7% of U.S. adults have been at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured during one.

07 Mar

Red Light for Acne Really Can Help Improve Your Skin, a New Study Finds

At-home LED devices that deliver red and/or blue light therapy may be a good treatment option for people who mild to moderate acne, according to researchers.

HHS Employees Offered as Much as $25K To Leave Jobs

HHS Employees Offered as Much as $25K To Leave Jobs

In a sweeping effort to downsize the federal workforce, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has offered buyouts of up to $25,000 to many of its 80,000 employees. 

The offer, announced in an email sent to a broad range of HHS staff, is part of ongoing cost-cutting measures under the Trump administration, The Asso...

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Free COVID-19 Test Program Stops Taking Orders

Free COVID-19 Test Program Stops Taking Orders

The U.S. government program that provides free at-home COVID tests is no longer accepting orders.

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has not said whether the program will ever restart.

"The free at-home COVID-19 test distribution program is not currently accepting orders," the website states.

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  • March 11, 2025
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NIH Cuts Funding for Studies on Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance

NIH Cuts Funding for Studies on Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is cutting or canceling more than 40 grants focused on vaccine hesitancy and ways to increase vaccine acceptance, according to an email obtained by The Washington Post.

The message — sent Monday by Michelle Bulls, director of the Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration ...

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LGBTQ+-Affirming Care Lacking in U.S. Primary Care Clinics

LGBTQ+-Affirming Care Lacking in U.S. Primary Care Clinics

There’s a woeful lack of training for LGBTQ+-affirming care among primary care practices in the United States, a new study suggests.

Only 35% of primary care practices have provided training for doctors on care that affirms sexual orientation and gender identity, researchers reported in a study published March 10 in JAMA Network ...

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  • March 11, 2025
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Nose Cartilage Can Help Repair Knee Injuries, Researchers Say

Nose Cartilage Can Help Repair Knee Injuries, Researchers Say

An awkward fall while running, skiing or playing sports can cause knee injuries that sideline players and increase their risk of future arthritis.

But most of the time, there’s nothing wrong with their noses, and that might prove the key to repairing their knees and getting them back on their feet, a new study suggests.

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  • March 11, 2025
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Body Image Problems Start In Childhood, Researchers Say

Body Image Problems Start In Childhood, Researchers Say

People start developing unhealthy perceptions of their own bodies in early childhood, a new study suggests.

Kids as young as 7 start to judge their bodies in ways that eventually could lead to an eating disorder, researchers report in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

“It has been clear for many years that ...

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Good Sleep Accelerates Kids' Concussion Recovery

Good Sleep Accelerates Kids' Concussion Recovery

Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports.

Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion appears to speed up recuperation, researchers reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Getting seven hours of sl...

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  • March 11, 2025
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Rule Change Reduced Concussion Risk For Soccer Kids

Rule Change Reduced Concussion Risk For Soccer Kids

A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says.

Banning or limiting headers -- plays where the head is used to pass or shoot the ball -- is linked to a nearly 26% reduction in soccer-related concussions treated in emergency rooms, researchers are scheduled to report at a meeting ...

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Brain Tumors In Firefighters Linked To Flame Retardant Chemical

Brain Tumors In Firefighters Linked To Flame Retardant Chemical

Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says.

Veteran firefighters appear to have a higher risk of brain tumors called gliomas, which can be caused by gene mutations linked to flame retardant chemicals called haloalkanes, researchers reported in a...

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  • March 11, 2025
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CDC To Study Vaccines and Autism, Despite Much Research Showing No Link

CDC To Study Vaccines and Autism, Despite Much Research Showing No Link

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to study whether vaccines are linked to autism -- despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing no connection.

The study request came from Trump administration officials, according to sources familiar with the plan.

Both President Donald Trump and Health and Hu...

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New Medicare Rules Aim to Cut Radiation Exposure From CT Scans

New Medicare Rules Aim to Cut Radiation Exposure From CT Scans

Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations.

The rules, which began rolling out in January, come as researchers raise concerns that excessive CT scan radiation may contribute to cancer risk.

Used to diagnose conditions ranging from cancer to heart ...

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Common Vaginal Infection Should Be Treated as an STI, Study Says

Common Vaginal Infection Should Be Treated as an STI, Study Says

A common vaginal infection that affects nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide should be reclassified as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), a new study suggests.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is now treated as a women’s health issue, but researchers reported March 5 in The New England Journal of Medicine that treating male partners a...

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Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk

Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk

A mother’s diet during pregnancy can influence her child’s risk of ADHD and autism, a new study says.

In particular, the unhealthy hallmarks of a typical Western diet appeared to increase a child’s risk of developmental disorders, researchers reported in the journal Nature Metabolism.

“The greater a w...

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Hormone Therapy For Menopause Linked To Alzheimer's Hallmark

Hormone Therapy For Menopause Linked To Alzheimer's Hallmark

Hormone replacement therapy during menopause appears to be linked to a toxic brain protein that’s a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

Women over 70 had a faster accumulation of tau in their brains if they’d taken hormone therapy for menopause symptoms more than a decade before, according to a new report in Science Adva...

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Sleepy Nurses Vulnerable To Common Cold, Other Infectious Diseases

Sleepy Nurses Vulnerable To Common Cold, Other Infectious Diseases

Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says.

Shift work and its impact on quality sleep can wreak havoc on nurses’ immune systems, making them more vulnerable to infection, researchers report in the journal Chronobiology International.

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1 In 15 Americans Have Survived A Mass Shooting, Survey Says

1 In 15 Americans Have Survived A Mass Shooting, Survey Says

A startling number of Americans have witnessed a mass shooting in their lifetime, a new study suggests.

About 1 in 15 adults have been present at the scene of a mass shooting, and more than 2% have been injured in one, researchers say in JAMA Network Open.

“This study confirms that mass shootings are not isolated trage...

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At-Home LED Therapy Effective Against Acne

At-Home LED Therapy Effective Against Acne

LED light therapy is touted by social media influencers as a trendy way to treat acne.

And it actually appears to work, a new evidence review suggests.

Both red and blue LED light therapy are safe and effective in clearing up mild to moderate acne, researchers reported in JAMA Dermatology.

“We found individuals w...

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  • March 10, 2025
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Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death

Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death

Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests.

One hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity reduced women’s risk of death from any cause by 40% and risk of death due to heart disease by 60%, results show.

Likewise, each additional 2,500 steps p...

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  • March 10, 2025
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1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds

1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds

More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two years, a new national poll shows.

The problems were often linked to poor hygiene habits, especially among kids who didn’t follow recommended brushing, flossing and rinsing routines, according to the C.S. Mot...

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  • March 9, 2025
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What Is Cardiovascular Disease?

What Is Cardiovascular Disease?

Cardiovascular disease is a general term that refers to many different types of heart problems.

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. In fact, one American dies from heart disease every 33 seconds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

These are common types of heart disease...

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  • March 8, 2025
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