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28 Feb

Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds

People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.

27 Feb

Environmental Health Expert Gives FDA an ‘F’ for Its Handling of Chemicals in Our Food. His Advice on How to Lower Your Exposure

Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.

26 Feb

Living Near an Ocean With High Levels of Microplastics May Impact Brain Function, a Preliminary New Study Finds

A preliminary new study finds an association between high levels of microplastics in the ocean and increased rates of cognitive decline in people who live in nearby coastal communities.

How To Talk to Your Child About a Cancer Diagnosis

Learning that your child has cancer is overwhelming, and talking to them about it can feel just as difficult.

But experts stress that open and honest communication is key to helping children cope with their diagnosis and treatment.

It may feel natural to shield your child from difficult news, but withholding information can cre...

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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March 2, 2025
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How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach

Spring brings warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also means sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes. Instead of enjoying the season, you may be battling congestion and brain fog. So, what can you do to manage your spring allergy symptoms?

Spring allergy treatments range from simple lifestyle changes to more advanced medical inte...

Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
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March 1, 2025
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U.S. Cancels Ebola Aid in Uganda Despite Elon Musk’s Claims

Hours after billionaire Elon Musk told the president's Cabinet that the U.S. had quickly restored canceled aid to fight Ebola in Uganda, the Trump administration officially ended at least four of five U.S.-funded Ebola contracts in the country.

The contracts were just a handful of the 10,000 grants and contracts canceled by the U.S. Agency...

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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February 28, 2025
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Severe Flu Season Raises Concerns About Brain Complications in Kids

As this year’s severe flu season rages across the country, federal health officials are investigating a rise in rare but life-threatening brain complications in children.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says at least 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter, including 86 children.

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India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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February 28, 2025
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U.S. Ends Funding for Thousands of Global Health Programs

The U.S. government has ended funding for some 5,800 global health programs, cutting off critical support for projects that provide vaccines, life-saving medications and emergency health care to millions of people globally.

The move came in a wave of emails from the U.S. State Department that began Feb. 26.

The emails informed thous...

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February 28, 2025
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Poor Sleep Endangering The Health of Two-Thirds of Americans

About two-thirds of Americans are getting too little or too much sleep, risking their health, a new study suggests.

In fact, people not getting the right amount of sleep – seven to nine hours a night – had a 29% increased risk of premature death from any cause, researchers reported Feb. 27 in JAMA Network Open.

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