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07 Nov

Nearly 1 in 6 Adults in the U.S. Now Has Diabetes

A new report from the CDC finds 15.8% of adults in the U.S. has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes – and rates in men are higher than in women.

06 Nov

Fish Oil Supplements May Help Prevent Many Types of Cancer, Study Finds

Having high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids was linked to a lower risk of more than a dozen types of cancer in new research.

05 Nov

Frequent Hot Flashes Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new study finds women who experience frequent hot flashes and night sweats during the menopause transition have significantly higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes.

Complications From Prostate Cancer Therapy Can Be Serious and Long-Term

Complications From Prostate Cancer Therapy Can Be Serious and Long-Term

Men who undergo prostate cancer treatment face a greatly increased risk of life-altering, long-term complications, a new study finds.

Surgery for prostate cancers increases a man’s risk of urinary or sexual complications more than sevenfold, researchers reported Nov. 7 in the journal JAMA Oncology.

Meanwhile, radiation...

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Childbirth Can Bring Worrying Medical Bills, Even With Insurance

Childbirth Can Bring Worrying Medical Bills, Even With Insurance

Having a child can cause significant and ongoing financial hardship for new parents, even if they are covered by health insurance, a new study shows.

More than half of people with private insurance spent more than $1,000 out of pocket on childbirth, and nearly 40% reported being somewhat or very worried about paying their health care bills...

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  • November 8, 2024
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1 in 4 Moms Fall Asleep While Breastfeeding, Putting Babies at Risk for SIDS

1 in 4 Moms Fall Asleep While Breastfeeding, Putting Babies at Risk for SIDS

A new study finds that a quarter of (no doubt exhausted) breastfeeding moms admit to falling asleep while their baby was feeding, a moment that can raise risks for infant suffocation.

That's because whenever a baby falls asleep in an area that's got soft cushions and cramped surroundings -- as can happen in sofas, easy chairs and beds -- t...

  • Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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  • November 8, 2024
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Being Born Preterm Tied to Lifelong Harms in Employment, Education

Being Born Preterm Tied to Lifelong Harms in Employment, Education

Babies born preterm face a life of lowered prospects, a new study warns.

Adults who were preemies are less likely to achieve higher education or snag a high-paying job, researchers reported Nov. 6 in the journal PLOS One.

What’s more, the earlier preterm a baby is born, the worse his or her future prospects appear to ...

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  • November 8, 2024
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Science Reveals Why Cancer Immunotherapies Can Sometimes Harm the Heart

Science Reveals Why Cancer Immunotherapies Can Sometimes Harm the Heart

Researchers think they’ve figured out why cancer treatments that harness a person’s immune system to fight a tumor can cause heart damage in rare instances.

Further, what they’ve learned sheds light on how this potentially deadly side effect might be prevented.

Specific types of immune cells unleashed by cancer immu...

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  • November 8, 2024
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Women, Men on Kidney Dialysis Face Different Heart Risks

Women, Men on Kidney Dialysis Face Different Heart Risks

Women have a higher risk of heart failure and stroke than men while undergoing dialysis for kidney failure, a new study shows.

However, women also have a lower overall risk of dying than men, researchers found.

The bottom line: “Women have to be treated differently when it comes to their heart health,” said lead researche...

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