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23 Apr

Depression and Anxiety Increasing Steadily in Kids and Teens, Study Warns

More than 1 in 10 children and adolescents now experience anxiety, about 1 in 22 suffer from depression, according to new research.

22 Apr

Treating High Blood Pressure Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk, Study Finds

Proven interventions for high blood pressure lower the odds for dementia and cognitive decline, according to researchers.

21 Apr

What Today’s Supreme Court Hearing Means for Your Free Preventative Screenings

An important HealthDay conversation with Michael Sapienza, CEO, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, about Kennedy v. Braidwood, a Supreme Court case challenging the legality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to recommend no-cost screenings to the government.

Some OB/GYNS Stay in States With Abortion Bans, Despite Legal Risks

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 — Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to abortion, doctors who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology are still dealing with tough decisions about where to live and work.

A new study published in JAMA Network Open shows that most OB/GYNS didn’t immediately leave s...

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April 23, 2025
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Teen Cannabis Use Rises in Canada After Edibles Are Legalized

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Teen cannabis use rose significantly in parts of Canada after edibles were legalized, a new study shows.

The study found a 26% increase in teen cannabis use in provinces that began selling cannabis edibles and extracts in October 2019. Use of edibles alone jumped 43%, researchers reported ...

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April 23, 2025
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Federal Prosecutor Questions Medical Journals Over Alleged Bias

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — At least three medical journals have received letters from a top federal prosecutor questioning whether they mislead readers or allow political bias to influence what they decide to publish.

The letters were signed by Edward Martin Jr., a Republican activist who now serves as interim U.S. ...

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April 23, 2025
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Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

Overuse of antibiotics might increase kids’ risk of developing asthma and allergies, by disrupting their gut bacteria during a crucial stage of child development, a new study says.

Exposure to antibiotics prior to age 2 is associated with a 24% increased risk of asthma and 33% increased risk of food allergies in later childhood, rese...

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April 23, 2025
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Muscle Quality Could Be Key To Successful Hip Replacement

Folks are less likely to recover successfully from a total hip replacement if they have poor muscle quality going into the procedure, a small-scale study says.

Patients whose MRI scans revealed fatty hip muscle prior to surgery were more likely to perform poorly on movement tasks following hip replacement, researchers reported today in the...

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April 23, 2025
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Early Menopause Might Mean Greater Age-Related Brain Decline

Early menopause could be a warning sign for future age-related brain decline, a new study says.

Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greater cognitive decline than women who entered menopause after 50, according to a study published recently in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

Early menopause also was ass...