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06 May
Eating Nuts, Seeds and Corn Won’t Raise Your Risk for Diverticulitis, a Common Digestive Disorder
A new study finds no link between nuts, seeds and corn and diverticulitis risk in women. However, following a healthy diet was associated with lower odds of the painful disease.
05 May
Is Kissing a Health Hazard for People With Celiac Disease?
A new study finds celiac patients can safely smooch even though small amounts of gluten may be transferred. A few ounces of water may be the best protection.
02 May
Men Are More Likely Than Women to Get Three Common Diseases, New Study Finds
In many countries, men are at greater risk of being diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes and HIV or AIDS, a new global study finds.
Salmonella Outbreak in 6 States Tied to Backyard Poultry, CDC Says
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry has made at least seven people sick across six states, U.S. health officials reported Monday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said two cases were found in Missouri and one each in Florida, Illinois, South Dakota, Utah and ...
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COVID Boosters Might Not Be Updated For Next Season, FDA Commissioner Says
The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated Tuesday that the agency is applying a more skeptical approach to this year’s round of COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
Companies applying for approval of COVID boosters are being encouraged to use “gold standard science,” including full-fledged clinical trials i...
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Marijuana Use While Pregnant Linked to Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Using marijuana while pregnant can harm a developing fetus in serious ways, new research shows.
A large review of 51 studies linked marijuana use during pregnancy to an increased risk of early delivery, low birth weight and even death. The review — published May 5 in JAMA Pediatrics
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$800M in LGBTQ Health Research Funding Nixed by Trump Administration
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration has canceled more than $800 million in research focused on LGBTQ health, cutting hundreds of studies on cancer, HIV and other diseases that affect sexual and gender minority groups.
Experts say the move could harm public health and reverse progress made in prevent...
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Second Opinions Don't Significantly Delay Breast Cancer Treatment
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- It’s natural to feel a wave of anxiety following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
But women shouldn’t let worries about delaying treatment deter them from seeking a second opinion on their diagnosis and treatment, researchers say.
Patients who got a second opinion following their init...
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RSV Antibody Treatment Effective For Babies
Newborns can be effectively protected against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection through the use of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody treatment, researchers report.
Babies treated with nirsevimab had an 83% reduced risk of hospitalization due to RSV infection, researchers reported May 1 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Hea...
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