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19 Mar

Can Simple Diet Changes Lower Your Risk of Tinnitus?

A new study finds consuming more fruit, dietary fiber, dairy and caffeine may lower your risk of developing ringing in your ears (tinnitus). In the U.S., 25 million people live with tinnitus, which can lead to trouble concentrating, sleep problems and depression.

18 Mar

More Evidence Marijuana Increases Heart Attack Risk --Even in Healthy Users

Two new studies find active pot users are significantly more likely to experience a heart attack compared to nonusers, even if they’re young and have healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

17 Mar

Nearly 1 in 3 Children Now Live With a Chronic Health Condition

A new study finds more than 30% of kids 5-17 years old are living with a chronic condition such as ADHD, autism, asthma and prediabetes.

Trump Administration May Cut CDC's HIV Prevention Division

The Trump administration is weighing elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division on HIV Prevention, sparking concerns among public health experts.

If implemented, the move could shift HIV prevention efforts to another agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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March 20, 2025
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New Clot-Busting Drug Quicker And As Effective In Treating Stroke

A newly approved clot- busting drug for stroke works as well as a decades-old medication still used by most U.S. hospitals, and can be delivered even more quickly, a new study says.

Tenecteplase (TNKase) is the first new clot-busting drug to be approved in nearly 30 years, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) giving it the thum...

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March 20, 2025
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Ears Ringing? Diet Changes Might Reduce Risk Of Tinnitus

Lowering the volume on earbuds or wearing earplugs in noisy environments is known to reduce a person’s risk of tinnitus.

Now, new research suggests that eating more fruit and fiber or drinking more milk and coffee may also stave off the vexing and persistent buzzing that can drive folks to distraction.

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March 20, 2025
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Combination Therapy Recommended For Migraines

Doctors should prescribe triptans for migraine patients who aren’t receiving relief from over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, according to a new clinical guideline from the American College of Physicians.

The recommendation is based on an evidence review showing that adding a triptan to either a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug...

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March 20, 2025
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Tonsil Removal Helps Kids With Snoring/Sleep Apnea

Removing the tonsils and adenoids can improve the sleep of kids with mild breathing problems that disturb their slumber, a new clinical trial reports.

Children with sleep problems needed to see a doctor 32% less often and had a 48% reduction in medication use after surgical removal of their tonsils and adenoids (adenotonsillectomy), resear...

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March 20, 2025
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Dance Soothes Agitation In Alzheimer's Patients

Dancing is known to lift the spirit, and a new study shows that Alzheimer’s disease patients respond to the rhythmic moves as well.

Dance classes eased agitation in a small group of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias, researchers reported in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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