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Misconceptions About Pelvic Prolapse: A Condition That Effects Millions of Women
A new survey finds 1 out of 3 women do not know surgery is an option for fixing pelvic prolapse.
8,500 Steps a Day Could Be the Sweet Spot for Preventing Weight Regain
A new study of nearly 4,000 adults found that people who increased their daily walking to about 8,500 steps during dieting — and maintained it afterwards — were more successful at keeping the pounds off long term.
These Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Your Risk of High Blood Pressure
A new study finds people who eat more beans, lentils and tofu have a significantly lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
Ted Turner's Brain Disease More Common Than Previously Thought, Review Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2026
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The degenerative brain disease that claimed CNN founder Ted Turner’s life is likely more common than other rare but well-known neurological diseases, a new evidence review says.
Lewy body dementia (LBD), has an overall incidence rate of nearly 5 cases for every 100...
Ivermectin Prescriptions Doubled After Mel Gibson Cancer Cure Claim
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2026
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Prescriptions for the anti-parasite medication ivermectin doubled after actor Mel Gibson endorsed the dewormer as an off-label cancer cure on a high-profile podcast, a new study says.
Gibson appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" in January 2025 and described three frien...
Perimenopausal Women Face Greater Heart Risk, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2026
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Women entering menopause are twice as likely to have lower heart health scores than those still having regular periods, a new study says.
Perimenopausal women are more likely to have high cholesterol and blood sugar levels, researchers reported today in the Journal o...
Millions of Women Suffer in Silence From Treatable Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2026
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For years, Rashan Williams, a 41-year-old from St. Petersburg, Florida, planned family trips around one thing — the nearest restroom.
"I would take frequent stops to the restroom, and I would have to pregame myself in certain situations, like, 'Hey, before we leave...
Telemedicine Not Breaking The Bank, Also Not Expanding Patient Access
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2026
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Telemedicine appears to be breaking in the United States in both access and cost, a new study says.
It’s not costing the United States more in medical spending, but it also hasn’t led to dramatic expansion of access to health care, according to findings publi...
After-School Sports An Overall Boon To Children And Teens, Study Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2026
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Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says.
Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers reported in the journal Exercise, Sports and M...
What's Fueling The High U.S. Death Rate? It Might Not Be What You Think
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2026
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The United States has a higher death rate than other wealthy nations — but not for the reason experts have suspected, a new study says.
Some have thought that an increase in substance-related deaths and suicide – so-called “deaths of despair” &nda...
Why Are Older Adults Taking Edibles? Survey Reveals Some Surprises
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2026
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Older adults are turning to cannabis edibles to help themselves feel better rather than to get stoned, a new study says.
They’re hoping to sleep better or ease their pain, and they’ve heard from friends that edibles might work better than their prescription d...
FDA Green Lights Bizengri Drug To Treat Rare, Aggressive Bile Duct Cancer
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2026
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bizengri to treat an ultra-rare, aggressive cancer that forms in the bile ducts.
Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) is the first drug approved for adults with advanced, inoperable or metastatic cholangiocarci...
8,500 Steps A Day Could Be Sweet Spot For Preventing Weight Regain
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2026
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About 8,500 steps a day may be the sweet spot for keeping weight off after dieting, new research shows.
The findings — recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health — are also scheduled for presentation t...
Older Adults Have Fewer Regrets, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2026
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Feeling regretful over something in your past?
Odds are those feelings will fade over time, a new study says.
Older adults experience less frustration when they think about past mistakes and missed chances, even though they tend to have about the same number of reg...
Why Doctors Are Quitting At An Earlier Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2026
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The reasons driving doctors to quit medicine have shifted in recent years, a new study says.
Doctors now cite burnout, chronic workplace stress, the burden of red tape and unrealistic patient expectations as the top reasons why they leave clinical practice early, researc...
Sharper Brains May Face Higher Depression Relapse Risk, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2026
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The relationship between depression and age-related brain decline might depend on a person’s history with the mood disorder, a new study says.
Researchers had thought that people experiencing “brain fog” from aging might be more apt to relapse into depr...
Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2026
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Extreme heat waves appear to be a trigger for asthma attacks, with nighttime heat proving particularly risky, a new study suggests.
Hospitals in Baltimore see an increase in asthma-related ER cases in the weeks following heat waves, researchers reported May 6 in the jour...
RFK Jr. Launches Plan To Curb Antidepressant 'Overprescription'
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2026
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A new federal initiative aims to curb "overprescribing" of psychiatric medications while emphasizing holistic care.
“Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis by addressing the overuse of psychiatric medications &m...
Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure
- HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2026
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Everyday foods like beans, lentils and tofu may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure.
In a new study — published May 7 in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health — people with higher legume intake were 16% less likely to develop high...
TV, Movies Offer Flawed Depictions Of Autism, Add To Delayed Diagnosis, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2026
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Stereotypes of autistic men in films and TV could be contributing to delayed autism diagnosis of women and non-binary people, a new study argues.
Characters like Sheldon Cooper in "The Big Bang Theory" and Raymond Babbitt in "Rain Man" are designed to be immediately iden...
Opioid OD Survivors Have Triple Rate Of Repeat Overdoses Than Previously Estimated
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2026
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People hospitalized for opioid overdose have a higher rate of subsequent OD than previously thought, a new study says.
Previously, it was estimated that about 6% of people who survived an opioid overdose wound up with a repeat overdose during the following year.
Bu...
Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2026
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So-called “super shoes” have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming times posted at races and events.
But this advanced footwear technology (AFT) might have a darker side, a new study says.
The sh...
Exposure Therapy Can Successfully Ease Peanut Allergies
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2026
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Exposure therapy can successfully protect preschool children from peanut allergies, a new study says.
Children ages 1 to 3 fed small amounts of peanut daily slowly became accustomed to them, researchers reported May 6 in The Lancet Regional Health Europe.
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