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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31
Why we should pay closer attention to how sleep affects heart health
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released a scientific statement urging doctors and individuals to pay closer attention to the many ways in which sleep can impact cardiometabolic health.
Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31
32% of dementia cases could be linked to hearing loss
A study in older adults has found that hearing loss may increase dementia risk by almost one-third. The researchers suggest that treating hearing loss could delay, or even prevent, dementia for a large number of older adults.
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: 2025/05/01 - 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: 2025/04/21 - 23:32
CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Guidelines Under RFK Jr.: Key Changes to Know
Under direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC is considering changes to its recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, HPV, and other infectious diseases. Experts say some changes may be warranted, but they note that robust vaccination campaigns are still necessary.
Date: 2025/04/15 - 00:00
Can Probiotics Improve Your Mood? Study Offers New Clues
Taking probiotics may reduce negative mood, according to a new clinical trial. The results build on evidence showing the gut-brain connection's role in regulating emotion. Experts caution that probiotics are not a substitute for mental health treatment.
Date: 2025/04/12 - 19:00
ADHD Drugs May Raise Blood Pressure and Pulse, but Effects Are Minimal
New research suggests common ADHD medications are linked to small increases in measures of cardiac health like blood pressure and pulse. Experts say the benefits of ADHD medications outweigh the potential risks, and monitoring patients can help minimize risks.