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Inhaler Overuse Linked to Heart Risks in Asthma and COPD Patients
Researchers found frequent use of rescue inhalers was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death in people with asthma or COPD.
Are Scented Cleaners Creating Indoor Air Pollution?
A new study finds fragrances in both conventional and botanical cleaning products can react with ozone in indoor air, quickly forming millions of nanoparticles that can travel deep into the lungs if inhaled.
Chemotherapy-Free Treatment Shows Promise for Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
In a small new study, a chemo-free regimen of four targeted therapies benefited 97% of women with HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
Warnings About Cancer-Alcohol Link Can Be Made Stronger, Researchers Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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Warnings about the link between alcohol and cancer are more powerful if the messages are shaped in certain ways, a new study says.
Naming specific cancers linked to drinking and showing AI-generated images of the health consequences boosts response to the warnings, resea...
Social Media Increases Risk Of Depression, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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Adults who spend hours scrolling social media every day are more likely to develop depression, a new study says.
Around 2.5 hours or more of scrolling per day is linked to self-reported depression, researchers recently reported in the journal npj Mental Health Resear...
Live Near A Dry Cleaner? You Might Have A Higher Risk For This Devastating Neurological Condition
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2026
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People living near dry cleaners might have a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.
People living within approximately 500 feet of a dry cleaner had a 14% greater risk of Parkinson’s compared to those living four to five miles away, researchers...
FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized the first wearable sensor that continuously tracks ketones — chemicals the body makes ...
Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but for their heart.
It's estimated nearly 1 in 5 asthma patients and 1 in 3 COPD patients overuse these products.
Researchers analyzed r...
Your Parents' Age Might Improve Your Health Outlook, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says.
They tend to live longer and have substantially lower risks of heart disease and high blood pressure, researchers reported Aug. 26 in
A Doctor's Take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The Key Differences and How to Protect Yourself
- Dr. Jillian Foglesong Stabile HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern.
Pathogens like Cyclospora and Salmonella
Hormone Therapy Might Lower Dementia Risk Among Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says.
Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia...
Sticking To BP Meds Lowers Heart Risk, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won’t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says.
Regularly missing doses not only blunts the effectiveness of blood pressure drugs, but also increases risk of stroke or ...
A Third Of Women In Their 20s Haven't Gotten This Essential Cancer Screening
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2026
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Nearly a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer, increasing their risk of disease and death, a new study says.
Women are urged to start cervical cancer screening at either 21 or 25, based on competing guidelines by the American College o...
FDA Approves First Pill To Extend Survival In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2026
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival time in a key clinical trial.
The pill, Rasonque (daraxonrasib), was cleared Wednesday for ...
Thyroid Tablets Recalled Nationwide Due To Potential Over-Potency Risk
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2026
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More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong.
Vitruvias Therapeutics, based in Auburn, Alabama, initiated the voluntary recall for a single batch of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 m...
Heat Waves Linked To Dozens Of Health Problems, Emergencies
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2026
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Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says.
As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied to extreme heat events, researchers reported recently in the journal Science Advances.
The medical problems inclu...
Are Scented Cleaners Creating Indoor Air Pollution?
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2026
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The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution.
A new study warns fragrances in both conventional and botanical cleaning products can react with ozone in indoor air, forming nanoparticles that can tr...
Implant Improves Speech After Brain Injury
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2026
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A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says.
The implant delivers low-frequency electrical stimulation to the motor thalamus, a deep brain region connected to the motor cortex...
This Brain Skill Doesn't Decline With Age, And Can Actually Improve Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2026
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Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says.
Unless a senior is affected by stroke or dementia, they are likely to retain and might even improve their ability with language, researchers reported Au...
Illegal Fentanyl Use Double That For Medical Purposes, With High Risk Of OD, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2026
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Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has found.
More than 7 of 10 people whose urine tested positive for fentanyl had not been prescribed the drug, but were using it illic...
Popular Sugar Substitute Linked To Higher Heart Risk
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2026
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Xylitol is a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from sugar-free foods and drinks to gum and oral care products.
But new research is raising questions about its long-term heart safety.
"In previous studies, we showed that xylitol can enhance the abilit...
First Measles Deaths Reported In US This Year — American Academy Of Pediatrics Responds
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2026
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Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.
They are the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. this year, according to NBC News. &nbs...
'True Grit' Program Helps Prepare Kids With Spinal Cord Injuries For Adulthood
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2026
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A week-long sleepaway camp effectively helps young people who use wheelchairs prepare for adulthood, a new study says.
Rutgers University’s True Grit program is meant to teach life skills and build independence among 14- to 21-year-olds who’ve suffered spinal...
