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Date: 2025/04/01 - 18:00
1 Hour of Screen Time at Bedtime Reduces Sleep by 24 Minutes, Study Finds
A new Norwegian study finds that one hour of screen time at bedtime results in a 59% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep. The findings indicate that social media use is no more disruptive to sleep than watching TV or movies or reading on a mobile device.
Date: 2025/03/27 - 18:00
Expert Q&A: What are the long-term effects of measles in kids and adults?
Although measles is seen as a contagious viral disease that passes quickly, it can also cause damage that leaves long-term health effects. A measles infection can lead to a phenomenon called 'immune amnesia,' which affects the body's ability to fight off other infections.
Date: 2025/03/30 - 18:32
He Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer at 38. Early Warning Signs He Missed
While CRC is on the rise in people under 50, receiving colonoscopies beginning at age 45 can help decrease your risk. Additionally, making lifestyle changes can also help reduce your risk for CRC.
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Date: 2025/05/04 - 18:32
Fart Walking May Promote Digestive Health, Lower Diabetes Risk. Here’s How
Fart walking is a new viral TikTok trend that involves going for a stroll after eating to help release gas. Proponents say fart walking could help improve digestive health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by preventing blood sugar spikes.
Date: 2025/05/03 - 19:32
Regular Chicken Consumption Linked to Higher Death Risk From GI Cancers
Consuming more than 300 grams of poultry per week may lead to an increase in all-cause deaths and cancers, according to a new study. The findings contradict existing research and are being approached with caution by experts.
Date: 2025/05/02 - 20:32
Immunotherapy Drug Eliminated Need for Surgery, Chemo in Early Stage Cancers
A new clinical trial shows the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab may eliminate the need for surgery and chemotherapy in certain cancers. People with the dMMR gene mutation, which most often presents in colorectal cancer, are the best candidates for this treatment.
Date: 2025/05/02 - 00:32
Household Plastics Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk: 4 Ways to Limit Exposure
A new study says plastics found in common household products can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people ages 55 to 64. Experts say you can reduce your exposure to microplastics by avoiding processed foods and not using plastic utensils or bowls.
Date: 2025/05/01 - 00:32
Measles Could Return to Endemic Status in U.S. If Vaccination Rates Remain Low
New research projects that if vaccination rates continue to fall, there will be 11 million to upwards of 51 million new measles cases in the U.S. in the next 25 years. Infectious disease experts remain concerned about the long-term impacts of vaccine hesitancy.
Date: 2025/04/29 - 23:00
Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet
"Ozempic feet" and "Ozempic mouth" are the latest reported cosmetic side effects from GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. Experts say wrinkles and sagging skin can result from rapid weight loss due to loss of fat and muscle mass in certain areas of the body.
Date: 2025/04/28 - 23:32
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to More Than 124,000 Preventable Deaths in U.S.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are driving rising rates of preventable deaths, a global study reports. For every 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption, the risk of all-cause mortality rises by 2.7%. UPF intake has been linked to multiple adverse physical and mental health outcomes.