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05 Nov

5,000 Steps a Day May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Changes in the Brain

In a new study, people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease who took 5,000–7,500 steps a day experienced slower tau buildup and less cognitive decline over time.

04 Nov

Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Higher Heart Failure Risk

People with insomnia who take melatonin for at least a year face a higher risk of heart failure over time, according to the preliminary results of a large new study.

03 Nov

How Artificial Light at Night May Be Hurting Your Heart

A new study finds people exposed to more artificial light at night are at greater risk for inflammation in their arteries and heart disease.

Many Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Skip Radiation After Mastectomy, Study Finds

A new study suggests that many women with early-stage breast cancer may not need radiation after a mastectomy, thanks to advances in modern cancer treatment.

The international clinical trial followed more than 1,600 women who had early-stage breast cancer. They were considered at intermediate risk for recurrence, meaning they had Stage 2 c...

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November 6, 2025
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Patch Eases Peanut Allergies Among Children

Treatment with an experimental peanut protein patch can help young children safely build tolerance to peanuts, a new study says.

More than 70% of children treated with the Viaskin Peanut Patch could tolerate at least three to four peanut kernels without a reaction after three years, researchers are scheduled to report Saturday in Orlando a...

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November 6, 2025
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Rural Pet Owners Have A Tougher Time Seeing A Vet, Study Says

Pet owners in rural areas might find it harder to get a vet appointment for their sick cat or ailing pooch, a new study says.

They also are more likely to wait longer and travel farther for a scheduled appointment, researchers reported recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

“Access to v...

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November 6, 2025
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Teen Nicotine Vaping Trends Show Powerful Evidence Of Addiction

Tweens and teens who vape are becoming hopelessly hooked on nicotine, a new study warns.

Daily nicotine vaping nearly doubled between 2020 and 2024 among U.S. middle and high school students who use e-cigarettes, researchers reported Nov. 3 in JAMA Network Open.

The share of teen vapers who puff every day rose from 15% to ne...

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November 6, 2025
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COVID Vaccination Safer For Kids' Heart Health Than Infection, Study Says

The COVID vaccine is safer for kids’ heart health than if they become infected with the coronavirus, a new study has found.

Children who get COVID have an increased risk of rare heart complications including blood clots, heart inflammation and low platelet counts that lasts up to a year after their infection, researchers report in th...

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November 6, 2025
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Spinal Cord Injuries Put People At Risk For Chronic Health Problems

A spinal cord injury might be only the beginning of a person’s health woes, according to a new study.

People who’ve suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health problems, researchers reported Nov. 4 in JAMA Network Open.

High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, stroke, hea...