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14 Mar

Sugar-free Slushies Can Have Toxic Effects on Young Kids, Study Finds

Researchers are warning parents not to give children under the age of 7 sugar-free slushies made with glycerol, a common sugar substitute.

13 Mar

Red Wine Isn’t Any Healthier Than White Wine—With Two Possible Exceptions

A new study finds no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine. However, researchers say white wine was associated with an increased risk of skin cancer.

12 Mar

Unhealthy Diet and Middle-Age Belly Fat Linked to Memory and Other Cognitive Problems

A new study finds diet quality and waist-to-hip ratio strongly impact brain function as you age.

Death Risk Higher Among People With Arthritis And COPD

Arthritis sufferers who also have COPD have a significantly higher risk of death than those without the chronic breathing disease, a new study says.

People with arthritis and COPD are 41% more likely to die from any cause compared to patients with arthritis alone, researchers reported recently in the Journal of the COPD Foundation...

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March 17, 2025
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Time Of Day, Year Matters For Asthma Testing

The time of day -- or year -- an asthma test takes place can affect its accuracy, a new study says.

Routine asthma testing is more reliable when done in the morning, researchers reported in the journal Thorax.

Starting at 8:30 a.m., the chances of the test accurately detecting a person’s asthma decreases by 8% for ever...

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March 17, 2025
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Early Detection of Colon Cancer Is Critical for Women

Colon cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women today.

Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday digestive issues or menopause. Understanding the risks, symptoms and importance of early screening could be life-saving.

Colon cancer affects both men and women, but women...

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March 16, 2025
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Scientists Develop Rapid Bird Flu Detector for Airborne Test

Scientists have created a handheld sensor that can quickly detect bird flu (H5N1) in the air, potentially stopping outbreaks before they spread.

Research published recently in the journal ACS Sensors noted the sensor is low-cost, highly sensitive and works within minutes.

Bird flu spreads when infected respiratory droplets a...

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March 15, 2025
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Harvard Profs Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of LGBTQ Research From Website

Two Harvard medical school professors are suing the Trump administration, arguing that their research was unfairly removed from a government-run website.

Their studies, focused on improving patient safety and reducing medical errors, were suddenly removed allegedly because they included terms like “LGBTQ” and “transgender...

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March 14, 2025
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White House Pulls CDC Nominee Dr. Dave Weldon Before Senate Hearing

Hours before his scheduled Senate confirmation, the White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Weldon, a Republican and former congressman, said he was told Wednesday night that his nomination would not move forward because there were not enough votes for c...