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05 Jun
Daytime Napping May Be a Health Risk in Middle-to-Older Age
A new study finds people who take daytime naps face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes and mortality.
04 Jun
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Improves Survival in Patients With Later-Stage Colon Cancer, Study Finds
Patients with stage 3 colon cancer who focus on anti-inflammatory foods and increasing physical activity may significantly lower their risk of death, a new study finds.
03 Jun
Marijuana Use by Older Americans Hits New High
More Americans 65 and older are using marijuana for chronic conditions like heart issues, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer, according to a new study.
Organic Ground Beef Sold at Whole Foods May Be Contaminated With E. Coli, USDA Says
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some packages of organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores across the country may be contaminated with E. coli, federal officials have warned.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert Wednesday about one-pound pa...
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More U.S. Teens Are Now Taking Wegovy for Weight Loss
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More American teenagers now use the weight-loss drug Wegovy, as doctors and families grow more comfortable with the treatment.
But experts say access is still limited, and more research on its long-term safety in teens is needed, NBC News reported.
Prescriptions of Wegovy...
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RFK Jr. Calls for a Review of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a fresh safety review of mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortions.
He asked Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to "review the latest data." The FDA has not ...
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Weight Stigma Tied To Lingering Depression, Anxiety After Weight-Loss Surgery
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a new study says.
Rather, these patients face much less societal stigma over their weight, and it’s that – not the actual weight loss – that boosts t...
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Jail Time Increases A Person's Risk of Death
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Jail time has a huge effect on both an individual’s and a community’s long-term health, even after their release, a new study says.
People serving time are 39% more likely to die than those not in jail or prison, researchers reported June 3 in JAMA Network Open.
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Naps Associated With Increased Risk Of Death
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An afternoon snooze might seem appealing to middle-aged folks and seniors, but these naps could carry a high cost.
People with certain types of napping patterns have a greater risk of an early death, researchers are slated to report at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medi...
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