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11 Jul

‘Alarming Rise’ in Gastrointestinal Cancers in Young Adults

A new study finds early-onset gastrointestinal cancers increased by nearly 15% from 2010 to 2019.

10 Jul

Severe Withdrawal From Antidepressants Uncommon, Study Finds

A review of 50 clinical trials on antidepressants and withdrawal concludes most patients experience one additional symptom, the most common being dizziness and nausea.

09 Jul

A Usually “Harmless Virus” May Trigger or Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease

A new study out of Northwestern Medicine finds evidence of the human pegivirus in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, but not in the brains of people without the neurological condition.

Killer Whales Show a Softer Side, Sharing Food With People

They’re known as "killer whales," but orcas have a surprisingly soft and even generous side.

"Orcas often share food with each other — it’s a prosocial activity and a way that they build relationships with each other. That they also share with humans may show their interest in relating to us as well," said Jared Towers, l...

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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July 12, 2025
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About 1 in 3 U.S. Teens Now Have Prediabetes, New CDC Data Shows

A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems.

In a new analysis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about 8.4 million 12- to 17-year-olds were prediabetic in 2023. That’s far more than the 18% esti...

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July 11, 2025
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RFK Jr. Cancels Key U.S. Health Panel Meeting Without Warning, Raising Concerns

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled a meeting of government health panel that helps guide what preventive care is covered by insurance, alarming doctors and other health officials.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was set to meet Thursday, but members were told in an email Monday that the meeting would be p...

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July 11, 2025
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Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled Over Labeling Mistake

A labeling mistake has led to a nationwide recall of four different types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons, federal health officials said.

Mondelēz Global LLC, the parent company of Ritz, is recalling the products because some packages containing peanut butter may be incorrectly labeled as cheese, the U.S. Food and Drug ...

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July 11, 2025
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FDA Fully Approves Moderna’s COVID Vaccine for Some Young Kids

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children with medical conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness.

The move makes Moderna’s vaccine, called Spikevax, the first COVID shot for kids in the U.S. to be fully approved, rather than used un...

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July 11, 2025
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U.S. Cuts to HIV Aid Could Lead to 4 Million Deaths, U.N. Warns

Global deaths from AIDS have dropped to their lowest levels in more than 30 years, in part due to efforts to fight HIV. But U.S. funding cuts could soon reverse that progress, experts warn.

A United Nations report released Thursday says that if the money isn’t replaced, more than 4 million people could die of AIDS by 2029 and 6 milli...