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Keto Diet Shows Promise in Reducing Depression Among College Students
In a new study, college students with major depressive disorder who followed a keto diet experienced a significant drop in depression symptoms and an increase in overall well-being.
Insomnia May Speed Up Brain Aging and Dementia Risk
A new study suggests chronic insomnia may be an early warning sign or contributor to cognitive decline.
Fall Allergy Survival Guide for Families
Allergies, a cold, or something more? Sorting out the symptoms and treatments with Dr. Farah Kahn, immunologist and allergist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Precise Brain Stimulation May Offer Faster Relief for Depression
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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A new type of noninvasive brain stimulation may help people with moderate to severe depression feel better faster than standard treatments, researchers in a new report say.
The method, called high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS), uses small e...
Protecting Amazon Forests May Also Protect Human Health, Study Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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Destroying the Amazon rainforest doesn’t just threaten the environment, it may also make people sick.
A study published Sept. 11 in the journal Communications Earth & Environment found that rates of certain diseases were lower in regions where forests ...
Nutrient in Vegetables May Help the Body Fight Cancer
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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A common nutrient found in leafy greens and corn may do more than protect eyesight.
New research shows that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid, can strengthen the body’s cancer-fighting immune cells and make immunotherapy more effective.
The study, ...
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Can A Keto Diet Help Treat Depression?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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A “keto” diet might help people with depression, a small-scale pilot study suggests.
Depression symptoms decreased by about 70% among a small group of college students who followed a ketogenic diet for at least 10 weeks, researchers reported in the journal
Inmates Less Likely To OD After Release If Provided Opioid Addiction Meds In Jail
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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County jail inmates who receive medication to treat their opioid addiction have a lower risk of overdose after their release, a new study reports.
They’re also significantly more likely to continue their addiction treatment, researchers reported Sept. 10 in The...
Cervical Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk of Another Type Of Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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Women who overcome cervical cancer might have another potentially life-threatening health crisis on their horizon, researchers say.
Cervical cancer survivors have nearly double the risk of developing anal cancers compared to the general population, researchers reported S...
First-Ever Detection For Early Head And Neck Cancers Under Development
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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A new blood test can potentially detect head and neck cancers caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) up to 10 years before symptoms appear, a new study says.
The test, called HPV-DeepSeek, detects microscopic fragments of HPV DNA that have broken off from a tumor and ente...
Same-Day Cataract Surgery On Both Eyes Safe And Effective
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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Same-day cataract surgery on both eyes can be safe, effective and practical, according to a pair of new studies.
Cataract surgery typically is performed on one eye then the other, with procedures scheduled weeks or months apart.
But getting surgery done on both eye...
Even Healthy Babies At Risk For Severe RSV Infection
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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RSV can make even healthy, full-term babies sick enough to land in the hospital or require intensive care, a new study says.
In fact, more than half of RSV-infected infants and children who required intensive care or prolonged hospitalization were born at term and had no...
High THC Levels May Affect Egg Quality and Fertility, New Study Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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High levels of THC — the compound in marijuana that causes a “high” — may affect how eggs develop and could lead to fertility problems, miscarriages and chromosome issues in embryos, new research shows.
The findings were reported Sept. 9 in the jo...
COVID-19 Falls From Top 10 U.S. Causes of Death for First Time Since 2020
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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For the first time since the pandemic began, COVID-19 dropped out of the nation’s top 10 causes of death in 2024, new U.S. government data shows.
Overall U.S. death rates also fell to their lowest level since 2020, according to the National Center for Health ...
Endangered Shark Meat Found in U.S. Grocery Stores, Study Says
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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Shark meat sold in the U.S. may come from endangered species without consumers realizing it, a new study warns.
Researchers tested 29 shark products, including 19 fillets bought in grocery stores and seafood markets across North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Washington,...
What to Know About Anaphylaxis: Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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When people hear about anaphylaxis, they often associate the severe allergic reaction with food allergies. And while food allergies can cause anaphylaxis, allergies to insect stings, medications and latex can also trigger the response.
Anaphylaxis is rare. In most cases,...
Parent-Focused Prevention Programs For Childhood Obesity A Bust, Evidence Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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Programs that recruit parents to help fight early childhood obesity aren’t doing much good at all, a new evidence review says.
There’s no evidence that these programs have any impact on the body mass index (BMI) of toddlers, researchers reported in The La...
Air Pollution Might Accelerate Alzheimer's Progression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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Air pollution might speed up the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the brain, a new study says.
Alzheimer’s patients exposed to higher levels of particle pollution appeared to suffer an increased buildup of toxic amyloid and tau proteins in their ...
Food Deserts Potentially Deadly For People With Irregular Heartbeat
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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Living in a food desert can be potentially deadly to people with irregular heart beats, a new study says.
Patients with atrial fibrillation have a doubled risk for stroke and nearly quadrupled risk of early death if they live in a neighborhood without a nearby full-servi...
How To Help Your Back-To-School Kid With Their Allergies
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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Back-to-school is an exciting time for kids and parents, but it also marks the beginning of fall allergies as well as the cold and flu season.
So on top of gathering clothes and books and school supplies, parents also might have to figure out why their child has a runny ...
Insomnia Might Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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Your beauty rest might be protecting your brain health as well, a new study says.
Seniors with chronic insomnia might experience a faster decline in their memory and thinking skills as they age, researchers reported today in the journal Neurology.
Chronic ...
Household Items Tied to Sharp Increase in Self-Harm Cases in Teens
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2025
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Cases of self-harm involving 6- to 12-year-olds have risen sharply, and researchers warn that common household products are often involved.
Their findings appear in the Sept. 8 issue of Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Researc...
Climate Change Could Be Fueling Higher Sugar Consumption
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2025
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Even as the U.S. heads into cooler months, climate change is driving hotter overall temperatures, and new research suggests that rising heat is pushing Americans to consume more sugary drinks and frozen treats — with some potential health risks.
Researchers analyze...
