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Report: Nitrous oxide found effective as major depression treatment
Researchers at the University of Birmingham in England reported Sunday that nitrous oxide may prove an…
FDA: Covid vaccines ‘related’ to the deaths of least 10 children
Covid-19 vaccines were related to the deaths of at least 10 children in the United States between 2021 and…
Environmental triggers as significant as genetics for disease development
While some diseases have been linked to genetic mutations, experts think that a wide range of conditions…
Weeklong social media breaks associated with improved mental health
A new study suggests that stepping away from social media, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety,…
Study: Long-term use of CBD supplements lowers aggression in dogs
A study published Friday says dogs given supplements containing hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD, over a…
Study warns of heat wave dangers to seniors with heart disease
A study of U.S. veterans in California found seniors with diabetes or heart disease have an increased risk…
Stop heartburn before it starts: 5 dinner mistakes to avoid, from a GI doctor
The holidays are a time for family, food and festive cheer — but for many people, they also bring an unwelcome guest: heartburn. It’s no coincidence that cases of reflux spike…
Research suggests pesticides are harmful to gut microbes
Pesticides used on commercial farms, and even your backyard flower bed, could be harming the healthy…
Researchers say fitter bodies keep brains younger
Healthier bodies with more muscle mass and less hidden belly fat are more likely to have healthier,…
Gallup: 1 in 10 American adults report cancer diagnosis in lifetime
The White House is illuminated pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National…
Study finds use of head CT scans has doubled in U.S. emergency rooms
Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by emergency rooms in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007,…
Expert offers tips to keep allergies, asthma under control at holiday gatherings
An expert says that with a little effort, people can avoid allergy and asthma flare ups during the holiday…
Ivanka Trump’s new water workout could promote healthy aging, expert says
Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, has been hitting the water for a workout. The 44-year-old mother of three has been open about her active lifestyle, which has…
mRNA flu shot shows better results than traditional vaccine in trial
Pfizer's mRNA flu vaccine worked better than a standard flu shot in a large Phase 3 trial, researchers…
Some screen time can be healthy for children, study finds
Some screen time may be healthy for children, depending on the device and the activity, according to…
Study finds most patients unaware of genetic cholesterol risks
Most folks with genetics that put them at risk for high cholesterol and early heart disease aren't aware…
Experts identify eight distinct symptom paths for long COVID
Long COVID can follow one of eight different symptom paths, as patients suffer for months past their…
Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season
This year’s flu season is already raising alarms among public health officials and infectious disease experts. According to the BBC, the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS)…
‘Bacteria pill’ could replace colonoscopy for gut diseases, makers say
Microspheres that sense gastrointestinal disease are suspended in solution (L), and then attracted to the…
Researchers find eating disorders have long-term health effects
Eating disorders can harm a person's physical and mental health in long-term ways that continue for years,…