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Do you know your blood pressure numbers, or do you only have them checked during doctor visits? A new study found that people who regularly monitored their blood pressure at home and shared their readings with their healthcare provider were significantly less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. Discover why a simple habit at home could make a big difference in protecting your heart health.

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At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Reduces Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

Prompting patients to keep tabs on their blood pressure at home can reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, a new study says.People were 34% less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart attack, stroke or heart failure if they self-monitored their blood pressure at ...

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The FDA is investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to a powdered infant formula after several infants became ill. Learn what parents and caregivers need to know, which product is involved, and the steps being taken to protect infant health.

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Have you ever wondered if the foods you eat today could affect your memory and brain health years from now? New research suggests that people with higher levels of vitamin C may have healthier brain structure and stronger connections in areas responsible for memory and attention. Discover why this everyday nutrient is getting attention for its potential role in healthy aging.

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Vitamin C May Be Key To A Healthier Brain As You Age

Getting enough vitamin C may be linked to better brain health as we age.Researchers in Japan studied more than 2,000 adults over the age of 64, comparing vitamin C levels in their blood plasma to MRI scans of their brains.They found that participants with lower vitamin C levels tend...

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Have you ever wondered whether your sunscreen is providing the best protection possible from the sun’s harmful rays? The FDA has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. in decades, offering broad protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Discover why this long-used ingredient is generating excitement among skin health experts and what it could mean for future sunscreen options.

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FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.Bemotr...

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Has your teen ever had a concussion and spent hours scrolling on their phone while recovering? New research suggests that limiting screen time during the first few days after a concussion may help speed recovery, while too much, or even too little screen use could slow the healing process. Discover why finding the right balance may be key to getting teens back to feeling their best.

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Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery

Moderating a teen’s screen time following a concussion might help speed their recovery, a new study says.Teenagers who kept their screen ...

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Congratulations to Jason and Tami Wallace's daughter, Olivia Wallace, who has been accepted to MIT to pursue studies in endocrinology in MIT's combined MD/PhD program. Olivia also plans to continue her passion for competitive swimming at the college level. Wishing Olivia the best of luck as she pursues her dreams. Read Dan Weber's article about Olivia. ... See moreSee less

Dan Weber's Just Sayin': Swimming from Notre Dame Academy to MIT just the start for Olivia Wallace - NKyTribune

Olivia Wallace doesn’t miss a moment. The Notre Dame Academy grad on her way to MIT can’t afford to. Not with swimming for the Cincinnati Marlins six days a week with three days of double practices and arrival at 5:30 a.m. if there’s weightlifting – which there is five days a week – and 6:...

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Has your teen ever had a concussion and spent hours scrolling on their phone while recovering? New research suggests that limiting screen time during the first few days after a concussion may help speed recovery, while too much, or even too little screen use could slow the healing process. Discover why finding the right balance may be key to getting teens back to feeling their best.

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Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery

Moderating a teen’s screen time following a concussion might help speed their recovery, a new study says.Teenagers who kept their screen ...

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Have you ever wondered if something as simple as a video game could help someone recover after a stroke? Researchers have developed a retro-style video game that may help stroke survivors regain arm strength, coordination, and independence by retraining how the brain communicates with muscles. Discover how this innovative approach could change the future of stroke rehabilitation.

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Retro Video Game Aids Stroke Recovery, Improves Arm Function

A customized throwback video game might help stroke survivors regain arm function, a new study says.The '90s-style video game requires players to use their arm muscles to complete tasks like flying a helicopter around the screen to hit a moving target, researchers reported June 8 in the jo...

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Do you wake up with headaches, vivid nightmares, or multiple trips to the bathroom during the night and assume it's just part of getting older? New research suggests women may experience sleep apnea differently than men, with symptoms that are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Discover why understanding the warning signs could be key to improving sleep, health, and quality of li#SleepApneaA#womenshealthe#sleephealthe#healthylivingi#wellnesslness ... See moreSee less

Women Hit Harder By Sleep Apnea Than Men, Study Finds

Women with sleep apnea tend to suffer from it more than men, even though they wake in the night about as often, a new study says.Women reported much higher levels of headache, nightmares and needing to go to the bathroom at night due to their sleep apnea, researchers will report at the upc...

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Have you ever worried about introducing eggs to your baby because of the risk of food allergies? New research suggests that introducing eggs around 6 months of age may actually help reduce the risk of egg allergies, especially in babies with eczema. Discover why experts are rethinking early food introduction and what it could mean for your child's heal#foodallergiesr#babyhealthe#parentingtipsg#ChildHealthe#healthykidsyKids ... See moreSee less

Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests

Feeding babies egg early in their lives can lead to a decline in egg allergies, particularly among infants with eczema, a new study says.Cases of egg allergy decreased in Australia within a decade of the nation adopting guidelines that recommend the introduction of egg to infants around 6 ...

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Does your child have a different bedtime every night, or struggle to stick to a consistent sleep schedule? New research suggests that irregular sleep patterns in preschool-aged children may be linked to challenges with memory and vocabulary development. Discover why a consistent bedtime routine could be more important for your child's growing brain than you thi#ChildHealthe#sleephealthe#parentingtipsg#earlychildhooddevelopmentp#healthykidsyKids ... See moreSee less

Irregular Sleep Risks Preschool Kids' Brain Power

Irregular sleep is linked to lower brain power among preschool kids, a new study says.Children who don’t stick to a regular sleep schedule tend to have problems with vocabulary and memory, according to research to be presented at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep M...

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Have you ever been told to take it easy during pregnancy and avoid too much activity? New research published in JAMA suggests that spending too much time sitting during pregnancy may increase the risk of complications, while even light daily activity could offer important health benefits. Discover why experts are rethinking old advice about rest and movement during pregnancy.

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Too Much Sitting In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Complications

In the old days, expecting mothers were encouraged to take it easy as much as possible.But that advice had it completely backward, a new study says.There are higher odds of pregnancy complications for women who spend more time sitting, compared to those who include even light activi...

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Have you ever wondered if the right food could help keep someone with a chronic health condition out of the hospital? A new study published in Nature Medicine found that medically tailored home-delivered meals helped reduce hospitalizations and ER visits for people managing conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Discover how personalized nutrition could play a powerful role in improving health and reducing healthcare costs.

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Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Money

Providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people with chronic health conditions lowers their risk of landing in a hospital, a new study says.Medicaid patients had fewer hospitalizations and ER visits while receiving meals tailored to their specific medical conditions, which inc...

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Are you a night owl who stays up late, even when you know you should be sleeping? New research suggests that people with later sleep schedules may be more likely to experience anxiety and feelings of loneliness. Discover why your sleep habits could be affecting more than just how tired you feel the next day.

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Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Loneliness

The wee hours of the morning might not be so good for the mental health of night owls, a new study says.People with later sleep schedules have more anxiety and feelings of loneliness, rese...

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Have you ever wondered if lifting weights could do more than just make you stronger? A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine followed more than 147,000 adults for up to 30 years and found that strength training may be linked to a longer life. Discover why a few sessions in the weight room each week could have benefits that go far beyond building muscle.

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Just 90 Minutes Of Strength Training A Week Linked To Longer Life

A few sessions in the weight room each week could do more than build muscle — they may help you live longer.While the evidence linking aerobic exercise to longevity is extensive, little is known about the effects of strength training.In a

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Have you ever wondered if a simple blood test could one day detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms become severe? Researchers are developing a blood test that may help identify and track Alzheimer's disease using just two proteins found in the bloodstream. Discover how this breakthrough could make diagnosis easier, less invasive, and more accessible for millions of#AlzheimersAwarenesss#BrainHealthr#medicalresearcha#HealthyAginga#healthnewsHealthNews ... See moreSee less

Simple Blood Test May Help Detect And Stage Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists may be one step closer to staging Alzheimer's disease with a simple blood test.The test could offer a cheaper, less invasive alternative to brain scans and spinal taps now used to diagnose and determine the extent of disease.Researchers developed a model that uses just tw...

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Have you or someone you know struggled with asthma medications that rely heavily on daily steroids? New clinical trial results published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine found that the asthma drug Tezspire may help patients reduce steroid use while still keeping asthma attacks under control. Discover why researchers say this could be a major step forward in asthma treatment.

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Asthma Drug Cuts Need For Steroid Pills While Keeping Attacks In Check

A recently approved asthma drug can help those with asthma take fewer steroid drugs while keeping attacks under control, according to clinical trial results.People taking tezepelumab (Tezspire) were nearly three times more likely to achieve greater reductions in daily steroid use while mai...

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Have you ever wondered if staying active could help protect your heart, even if heart disease runs in your family? A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that regular moderate to vigorous exercise may lower the risk of serious heart problems in people with a genetic predisposition to cardiomyopathy. Discover why physical activity could be one of the most powerful tools for supporting long-term heart health.

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Workout Habits May Protect Against Inherited Heart Problems

Folks who regularly exercise can lower their risk of heart attack and heart failure linked to a genetic heart condition, a new study says.People with higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity had lower rates of heart health problems caused by genetically driven cardiomyopathy...

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Have you or someone you love been told there are limited treatment options for progressive multiple sclerosis? A new study published in The Lancet found that an already-approved MS medication may help slow disability progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). Discover how this treatment could help patients maintain mobility and independence longer.

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Drug Effective In Slowing Progressive MS, Trial Shows

An already-approved MS drug can significantly slow progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), according to a new study.Patients treated with an IV infusion of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) were less likely to have progression of their disability, researchers report i...

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Have you ever worried about someone having a seizure when no one is around to help? A new smartwatch app called EpiWatch was able to accurately detect major epileptic seizures and send alerts in a recent study published in Neurology Open Access. Discover how wearable technology could help improve safety and save lives for people living with epilepsy.

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Smartwatch App Accurately Detects Major Epileptic Seizures

A new smartwatch app can accurately detect major epileptic seizures, sending an alert and potentially reducing risk of death, according to a new study.The EpiWatch smartwatch app accurately detected 46 out of 47 tonic-clonic seizures – also known as grand mal seizures – am...

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Have you been putting off colon cancer screening because you don’t want a colonoscopy? Updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society now include blood tests and at-home screening options like Cologuard to help detect colon cancer earlier. Discover how these new testing options could make screening easier and more accessible.

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New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Add Blood And At-Home Tests

Blood tests taken in a doctor’s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines.The new guidelines also recommend Cologuard, an at-home test that looks for both blood and cancer DNA in a person’s stool.The ...

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Have you ever wished there was a natural way to help manage stress, fatigue, and sleep problems during recovery? New research highlighted by the American Society of Clinical Oncology suggests yoga may help cancer survivors reduce anxiety, mood swings, sleeplessness, and fatigue, all without adding another medication. Discover why this ancient practice may offer powerful support during survivorship.

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Yoga Eases Insomnia And Anxiety In Cancer Survivors, Study Finds

Sleepless nights, anxiety, mood swings and fatigue are all potential issues for cancer survivors. Now, research finds the ancient art of yoga may ease all of these troubles.The finding "offers survivors, who are likely already managing multiple medications, a non-pharmaceutical solution fo...

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Have you tried scheduling a doctor’s appointment lately, only to find out the next available visit is weeks or even months away? Many patients are feeling frustrated by long wait times and limited access to care, and experts warn the shortage of available doctors could continue to grow. Discover why getting timely medical care is becoming harder for so many Americans.

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Everyone Has A Family Doc, But Can You Get An Appointment?

Retired physician Ken Licker is old enough to remember a time when you could call your family doctor and see them within a matter of days, if not hours.“You call for an appointment now, and you’re a regular patient but you need to see him for a new problem,” Licker, 82, o...

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Have you ever wondered if there comes a point when routine medical screenings might carry more risk than benefit? Doctors are taking a closer look at how age, overall health, and existing medical conditions should factor into decisions about procedures like colonoscopies in older adults. Discover why experts say these choices may be more personal and complex than many people realize.

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3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need

Enough time had passed since the patient’s previous colonoscopy that she met the criteria to undergo another, said Dr. Steven Itzkowitz, a gastroenterologist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.

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Have you ever lost interest in things you used to enjoy and wondered if it could mean something deeper? Researchers found that a simple apple-picking video game may help doctors identify signs of depression in just a few minutes. Discover how this surprising new tool could change the way mental health is screened and understood.

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Video Game Can Detect Depression In Minutes, Study Says

Playing a quick apple-picking video game can help doctors quickly identify patients with depression, a new study says.The game can reliably detect depression in as little as three minutes, researchers reported M...

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Have you ever wondered if quitting smoking could still make a difference for your health years down the road? A new study in Neurology found that people who quit smoking may lower their risk of developing dementia, especially if they maintain a healthy weight afterward. Discover why stopping smoking could benefit more than just your lungs and heart.

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Quitting Smoking Might Lower Your Dementia Risk

Quitting smoking might protect your future brain health, a new study says.People who quit smoking had a lower risk of developing dementia, especially if they didn’t gain excess we...

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Do you only think about sunscreen when you’re headed to the beach or pool? A new survey from the Melanoma Research Alliance found that many Americans underestimate how much everyday sun exposure can increase the risk of melanoma. Discover why skin cancer experts say daily protection matters more than you think.

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Sunscreen Confusion Puts More Americans At Risk For Melanoma

Melanoma — the most serious form of skin cancer — doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth.It happens on the drive to work, while walking the dog or sitting by a window.And most Americans don't realize it.A new survey from the

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Do you ever grab a quick packaged snack or frozen meal without thinking twice about what’s in it? Researchers say the preservatives used in many highly processed foods may be linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Discover why experts are taking a closer look at the long-term effects of everyday convenience foods.

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Common Food Preservatives Linked to Major Heart Problems

That grab-and-go snack or frozen meal may be doing more than lasting longer on the shelf — it could also be raising your risk of heart disease.Preservatives are used in hundreds of thousands of industrially processed foods. "Experimental studies suggest that some preserva...