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05 Feb

Could the Birth Control Pill Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?

A new study finds women who have used the Pill are 26% less likely to develop ovarian cancer, and the benefit is even greater in women who took the Pill while in their mid-forties.

04 Feb

Moms of Twins Face an Increased Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Finds

Mothers of twins are more likely to be hospitalized with heart disease within a year of giving birth, but researchers say the risk appears short-term.

03 Feb

Cold Water Plunges May Help Ice Out Stress and Improve Sleep

A new study suggests ice baths and cold showers after exercise may help reduce stress, improve sleep and slightly boost quality of life, but the benefits appear short-lived -- and more high-quality research is needed.

Super Bowl Food Ads Are Loaded With Salt, Study Finds

Set, hut! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. But it's not just about big plays and bad calls, it's also a sodium tsunami.

On average, foods advertised during NFL games contain 40% of the daily recommended sodium intake, researchers reported recently in JAMA Network Open.

“We proved what probably a lot of people have lon...

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February 6, 2025
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Good Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery

Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries.

Now, research shows that a patient's mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries.

"Addressing overall mental health during the recovery process from hip fractures is crucial,"...

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February 6, 2025
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Breast Reduction Can Spur Weight Gain in Young Women

Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as recurrent neck, back and shoulder pain.

However, a new study suggests a link between these procedures in teens and young adult women and later weight gain.

"These patients should be targeted for healthy lifestyle changes to prevent weight gain," said st...

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February 6, 2025
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Therapeutic Vaccine May Fight Advanced Kidney Cancer

A small, early trial of a vaccine that mobilizes the immune system to battle advanced kidney cancers appears successful, researchers report.

The "personalized cancer vaccines" (PCVs) used by the nine patients in the trial were targeted to genes specific to their tumors, explained a team led by Dr. David Braun of the Yale Cancer Center in N...

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February 6, 2025
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Spinal Zap Implant Helps Muscle Disease Patients Regain Strength

A new spinal cord implant may help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) regain some muscle function, giving them stronger movement and improved walking ability, researchers report.

In a small, month-long pilot study, three adults with SMA -- a genetic disease that weakens muscles over time -- experienced unexpected improvements after ...

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February 5, 2025
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Kids Consume More Mature Media When Parents Overuse Screens

Yikes! The way parents use their phones around their kids may influence how much inappropriate content kids consume.

Researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal BMC Pediatrics that the odds of kids watching R-rated movies or playing mature-rated video games rose with higher parental screen use and inconsistent family media rules.