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02 Mar
Are Gut Microbiome Kits Overpromising?
The American Gut Project tests 21 at-home gut microbiome kits from seven companies and finds “major discrepancies.”
27 Feb
Depression Therapy That Usually Takes 6 to 8 Weeks May Work Just as Well in 5 Days
A new study finds transcranial magnetic stimulation, used for treatment-resistant depression, can provide significant symptom relief in just days instead of weeks.
26 Feb
Daily Aspirin Doesn’t Protect Against Colon Cancer in Average-Risk Adults
A major, new evidence review finds taking a daily aspirin has little to no benefit for people at average risk of colorectal cancer, but it can cause dangerous bleeding and possibly stroke.
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Nearly 20 States Scale Back HIV Medication Programs
A growing number of states are rolling back financial help for HIV medications.
An analysis released March 2 by the health research group KFF found that 18 states have adopted cost-cutting changes to their AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, known as ADAPs.
Five more states are considering similar steps.
ADAP programs are fund...
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How to Get Ready For Daylight Saving Time
You love it — or loathe it.
Either way, the clocks jump forward one hour Sunday morning for the start of Daylight Saving Time, providing an extra hour of evening light through Nov. 1. That means one hour less sleep this weekend.
Resetting your body’s internal clock for these seasonal changes can be challenging for f...
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A-Fib Drug Could Interact With Blood Thinners, Increase Risk Of Dangerous Bleeding
People with abnormal heart rhythms could be at risk of dangerous bleeding from a serious combination of prescription medications, a new study says.
Patients with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) often are prescribed diltiazem to help control their heart rate, researchers said in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Because A-Fib also...
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Collagen Supplements Good For Skin, Arthritis, Evidence Review Concludes
Collagen supplements have some legitimate benefits, improving skin health and reducing pain from wear-and-tear arthritis, a new evidence review has concluded.
Skin elasticity and hydration improve while taking collagen supplements, and arthritis pain and stiffness eases, researchers reported in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum<...
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Effective Sunscreen Protection Can Cost $40 A Year
Protecting yourself against skin cancer can cost as little as $40 a year, a new study says.
Sunscreens with a sun protective factor of 50 can be purchased as for as little as 4 cents an application, researchers recently reported in JAMA Dermatology.
On the other hand, more expensive versions can cost 17 times as much –...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- March 3, 2026
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Illicit Adderall Use Places Stress On The Heart, Study Shows
College students using the ADHD drug Adderall as a study aid could be harming their heart health, a new Mayo Clinic study warns.
A single 25-milligram dose of Adderall can cause a person’s heart rate and blood pressure to surge if they’re not used to taking the medication regularly, researchers found.
"The average heart r...
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