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- Experts Warn of Heart Dangers From Smoke of Canadian Wildfires The American Heart Association issued an alert saying exposure to wildfire smoke can also cause or worsen heart problems.
- Recalled Newborn Loungers Tied to 2 More Infant Deaths The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges parents and caregivers to stop using recalled Boppy Newborn Loungers, which are now linked to 10 deaths.
- Cancer Centers Say Drug Shortages Are Impacting Patient Care A new survey of cancer centers finds chemotherapy shortages are affecting most, prompting last-minute changes in treatment for numerous types of cancers.
- Study Says Trouble Sleeping Can Increase Risk of Stroke Insomnia can lead to an increased risk of stroke, according to new research. The risk goes up with more symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early.
- ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Low Birth Weight, Obesity Exposure to toxic “forever chemicals” during pregnancy can lead to a lower birth weight followed later by obesity -- similar to the results of prenatal exposure to tobacco.
- New Approach to Transplants Could Boost Supply of Donor Hearts A new clinical trial has finds a new transplant method that "reanimates" donor hearts appears safe and effective.
- Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality: How Long Could Health Effects Last? While millions of Americans in the Midwest and on the Eastern Seaboard got some relief from the wildfire smoke from Canada, with more relief expected over the weekend, health experts warned that for for at-risk people, some hazardous health effects may persist.
- Low-Carb Breakfast May Help Stabilize Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes Heads-up, type 2 diabetes patients: In a new study, researchers found that eating a low-carb breakfast was linked to a smaller spike in blood sugar after the meal, as compared with eating a low-fat breakfast. Eating a low-carb breakfast was also followed by steadier blood sugar levels throughout the rest of the day.
- Your Risk of COVID-Linked Smell Loss Is Much Lower Now The risk of losing sense of taste or smell is now only about 6% to 7% of what it was during the pandemic’s early stages.
- FDA Finalizes Limit on How Much Arsenic Can Be in Apple Juice New guidance has been issued on how much inorganic arsenic can be present in apple juice.
- AI Outperforms Standard Risk Model in Predicting Breast Cancer Artificial intelligence algorithms applied to mammograms do a better job of predicting a woman’s 5-year breast cancer risk than the standard clinical risk model, says a study in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.
- Research Suggests Yoga, Walking Can Help Cancer Patients New studies suggest that walking and practicing yoga fight fatigue in cancer patients and lower the risk of it spreading, returning or resulting in death, The Guardian reports.
- New Treatment for Tinnitus Is Possible, Study Shows People with tinnitus may be able to find relief with a new kind of treatment, according to a new study.
- Targeted Drug May Lower Odds for Breast Cancer's Return in Some Patients A new clinical trial shows adding a targeted breast cancer drug to hormonal therapy reduced the risk of cancer returning by 25% for women with early-stage disease.
- Changing Trends in Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is on the rise in youger people and in women. Here's what signs to look for and what age to screen.
- Menopause and Long COVID: What Women Should Know If you’re a woman who has long COVID, you may find yourself dealing with symptoms that could also indicate you’re entering menopause. A recent study found that women over 40 years old are among the patients at higher risk for developing long COVID. Here's what to know.
- Breastfeeding Linked to Moderately Better Academic Test Scores Breastfeeding in infancy could have an effect on academic test scores later in a child’s life, a new study suggests.
- Estrogen-Only Pills for Menopause May Raise Women’s High Blood Pressure Risk Women who take estrogen-only pills to manage menopause symptoms are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure, compared to women using estrogen-only patches or creams, according to a new study.
- Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones? An expert suggests parents should focus on their child’s behavior toward their phone. If something seems different or problematic, that might be a warning sign of too much screen time.
- ASCO President Eric Winer on Partnering With the Patient Studies prove that patients receive better care when they have a bond with their medical team. Here's how to strengthen that partnership.
- Loneliness Can Cut Survival After a Cancer Diagnosis New research suggests that cancer survivors who feel lonely may be more likely to die than survivors who have more social support.
- Test Company Says Hundreds Incorrectly Told They Might Have Cancer Cancer test maker Grail says a telemedicine vendor mistakenly told about 400 patients they might have cancer.
- Some Cancer Patients Might Safely Skip Radiation Therapy New clinical trials show radiation therapy might not be necessary in treating some forms of rectal cancer and lymphoma, sparing patients from the toxic treatment.
- Huge Seaweed Blob Contains Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Study A 5,000-mile-long seaweed blob heading toward the east coast of Florida contains “flesh-eating” bacteria,” researchers from Florida Atlantic University said.
- Anxiety, Your Brain, and Long COVID: What the Research Says Anxiety, depression, and COVID-19 can be a bad combination for your brain — and your long-term health. Having anxiety and depression before a COVID infection increases the risk of developing long COVID, researchers have found.