Health News Stories
Bird flu is not a dire threat for most of us—yet
The cattle outbreak is concerning because the country has been caught off guard. DepositPhotos This article was originally published on KFF Health News. Headlines are flying after the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows around the country. Tests...
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Mental Health, Stress Top Reasons Students Consider Leaving
Story Highlights About a third of students have considered quitting in the past six months Mental health and stress most important reasons students consider quitting Female students more likely to stop out because of mental health and stress WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thirty-five percent of college...
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WHO releases progress report on neglected tropical diseases
In view of the upcoming 77th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA77), which will take place in Geneva on 27 May–1 June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2024. The report provides Member States and the global community...
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What is intermittent fasting? How the weight loss diet works and potential benefits
THE term 'intermittent fasting' has been bandied about a fair amount in recent years, with a host of celebs and influencers touting the diet's health benefits. Put simply, it's an eating plan where people switch between fasting and eating on a regular schedule. 3...
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mRNA vaccine tackles deadly brain cancer in human trial
Glioblastoma is one of the most deadly cancers, with few treatment options available. Now, a small human clinical trial has demonstrated an mRNA vaccine that quickly rallies the immune system to fight off the tumors, with promising results. Glioblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer, and...
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'Sephora Kids' tween skincare trend concerns dermatologists, mental health professionals
It used to be cute when a child raided mommy's makeup, but the Sephora Kids trend has escalated beyond cuteness. Sparked by social media makeup and skincare tutorials and influencer-sponsored ads, children as young as 10 have been mobbing expensive beauty stores to get their hands on the latest...
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Surprising link found between childhood adversity and impaired muscle function in older adults
A recent study published in Science Advances suggests that traumatic events in childhood can influence physical health in old age. The research found that older adults who had experienced such adversities had diminished muscle metabolism. This association was measured through mitochondrial functions...
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Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows
Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn’t too far off, according to new research. Feelings of anger adversely affect blood vessel health, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. “This study was meant to figure...
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Americans Perceive Gaps in Mental, Physical Healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Three-quarters of Americans think mental health issues are identified and treated worse than physical health issues in the U.S., according to a new survey from West Health and Gallup. This belief is even stronger among U.S. adults aged 65 and older and those who report they have...
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Perimenopause may raise risk of one mental health condition by 40%, study finds
In the years leading up to menopause, a person can experience a multitude of symptoms, including emotional shifts such as depression. Now, a new study has quantified the risk of depression during the transition, known as perimenopause — showing that women in this stage are about 40% more likely to...
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