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Is Tamoxifen Alone a Viable Option for Women with Low-Risk DCIS Breast Cancer?
In a new study, women with very early-stage DCIS breast cancer taking tamoxifen alone had higher recurrence rates than researchers expected. But they say the incidence of invasive breast cancer was still low at 5 years, suggesting tamoxifen alone may be an option in “carefully selected patients.”
Uterine Fibroids May Signal Heart Trouble, Major Study Finds
In a new study, women with uterine fibroids had an 81% higher risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event within 10 years.
New Study: Acupuncture Shows Real Promise for Cancer ‘Brain Fog’
A new study finds acupuncture may help breast cancer survivors struggling with attention, memory and other cognitive problems.
New Bio-Inspired Gel Helps Tooth Enamel Grow Back
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2025
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Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repair and regrow tooth enamel.
The breakthrough could come to the aid of a problem affecting many worldwide and at a time when ingestible fluoride, a mineral...
L.A. Wildfires Linked To ER Surge In Heart Attacks, Lung Ailments
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2025
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Heart attacks, lung problems and other illnesses spiked within three months of the Los Angeles wildfires early this year, a new study reports.
ER visits for heart attacks rose by 46% at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following the January 2025 outbreak of the fires, which m...
Vapes Or Cigs, Doesn't Matter — Nicotine Is Toxic To Heart Health, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2025
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It’s beside the point to debate whether vaping or nicotine pouches can be more healthy than smoking a cigarette, a major new report argues.
Nicotine is toxic to the heart and blood vessels regardless of how it’s consumed, according to an expert consensus repo...
High-Fat Cheese, Cream Might Protect Brain Against Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2025
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Cheese is frequently featured in holiday gatherings, whether it’s grandma’s cheese ball, a fancy baked Brie or a cheese-laden gift basket.
Who knew all these holiday treats might be saving people’s brain health?
Eating more high-fat cheese and hig...
The Dark Side Of True Crime Reporting
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2025
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Grieving friends and family of homicide victims or missing people often feel pressure these days to participate in true crime podcasts or documentaries, in hopes their testimonials will help catch the killer.
But this relationship is not very healthy for those trying to ...
FDA Slams Retailers for Keeping Recalled Infant Formula on Shelves
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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Some of the nation’s biggest retailers are receiving stern warning letters after regulators found recalled baby formula still being sold weeks after it was pulled for safety concerns.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to Walmart, Targ...
Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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Flu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that New York City and nearby areas such as Long Island and northern Ne...
CDC Officially Moves Away From Universal Hepatitis B Shot at Birth
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rescinded its long-standing advice on universal hepatitis B vaccination of newborns.
Under the new policy, parents of babies born to mothers who test negative for hepatitis B are now advised to talk with a health ...
Many Americans Say U.S. Health Care is in Trouble, Poll Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, according to a new poll.
The data, released Dec. 15 by Gallup Inc., showed that 29% of adults consider the biggest health problem facing the country to be the...
Popular Senior Activity Reduces Risk Of Knee Pain, Arthritis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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Gardening is a favorite pastime of seniors, working the soil to create beautiful flower beds and lush gardens full of delicious vegetables.
But this yardwork also has hidden benefits for older folks, a new study reveals.
Seniors who garden are less likely to suffer...
Over-The-Counter Supplement Might Help Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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An over-the-counter supplement called lipoic acid might help slow the loss of gray matter in the brains of people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a new clinical trial has found.
Lipoic acid did not improve patients’ walking speed, which was the main outco...
Texture Scan Of Retina Might Reveal Silent Vision Loss Among Diabetics
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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Eye scans could soon be able to predict if a person with diabetes is at risk of losing their vision, thanks to results of a new lab rat study.
Early changes in the texture of the retina appear to be related to the onset of diabetic retinopathy, researchers recently repor...
C-Section Risk Higher Among Sexual Minorities, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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People who identify as a sexual minority are more likely to undergo a C-section birth, a new study reports.
Overall, sexual minority people had a 7% higher risk of requiring a Cesarean delivery, researchers report in the February 2026 issue of The Lancet Regional Hea...
Doctors Deliver 'Miracle' Baby While Removing 22-Pound Ovarian Cyst
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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Ryu Lopez is quite literally a miracle baby.
Ryu developed completely outside his mother’s uterus, resting on his mother’s vital organs in what doctors called a very rare abdominal ectopic pregnancy.
Doctors discovered Ryu as they prepared to remove a 2...
Air Pollution Linked To Autoimmune Diseases Like Lupus, Arthritis, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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Air pollution might play a role in people’s risk for developing autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, a new study says.
People exposed to particle air pollution had higher levels of anti-nuclear antibodies, a characteristic marker of autoimmune r...
Recall Issued for Breaded Chicken After Major Allergen Left Off Label
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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Georgia-based Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.
The recall involves eight-piece cut, bone-in breaded chicken portions made on Oct. 16, 2025, accor...
Most U.S. Teens Use YouTube and TikTok Daily, Pew Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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Scrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.
A new report from the Pew Research Center found that most teens in the U.S. use YouTube and TikTok every day, and about 1 in 5 say t...
No Fluoride in Your Water? How to Protect Kids’ Teeth
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from adding fluoride to public water, dentists say parents may need to take extra steps to keep children’s pearly whites healthy.
States such as...
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Most Americans Are Happy With Health Insurance, Poll Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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Most folks in the United States are happy with their health insurance, according to a new national poll, but many still struggle with denied claims, delays and rising costs.
The poll, conducted by NBC News Decision Desk and SurveyMonkey, found 82% of U.S. adults...
Childhood Behavioral Problems Are Straining Family Finances, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2025
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Kids’ behavioral problems account for a growing chunk of their health care costs, a new study says.
Mental health, substance use and other behavioral health care made up about 40% of all health expenditures for U.S. children in 2022, nearly twice as much as in 2011...
