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24 Apr
Frequent Use of Antibiotics in Infants and Toddlers May Increase Asthma/Allergy Risk
A new study finds frequent use of antibiotics in children under 2 significantly increases their risk for asthma, food allergies and hay fever.
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.
U.S. Births Barely Rise in 2024
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (Health Day News) — Fewer babies are being born in the U.S., and experts are worried what that portends for the future.
The number of babies born in the U.S. rose slightly in 2024, the fertility rate remains below levels needed to sustain population growth, The New York Times said.
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FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get thicker hair, but some folks say one sold online has left them battling sexual side effects, depression and even thoughts of suicide.
Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public about the risks.
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Scoring System Can Avoid Unnecessary Surgery For Clogged Arteries
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (HeathDay News) -- Doctors might be able to use a new scoring system to avoid unnecessary surgery to prevent strokes, a new study shows.
Patients with clogged arteries often undergo surgery to reopen blood vessels choked by plaques, but those procedures carry risk of causing a stroke or other serious complications....
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Anemia In Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Heart Defects
Treating anemia during pregnancy might lower the risk of heart defects in newborns, a new study says.
Women with anemia in early pregnancy have a 47% increased risk of giving birth to a child with a heart defect, researchers reported April 23 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Urinary Incontinence Linked To Heart Disease Risk In Women
Women suffering from urinary incontinence might have a greater risk of heart disease, a new study says.
Women who struggle with bladder control are more likely to have risk factors associated with heart health problems, including type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, researchers reported in the Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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Opioids Tough To Prescribe For Legitimate Patients, Doctors Say
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients who legitimately need opioid painkillers are finding it more difficult to get the meds they need, due to guardrails established in response to the U.S. opioid crisis, a new study says.
Doctors who treat patients in severe pain said they frequently encounter obstacles when prescribi...
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