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Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens
Prenatal exposure to PFAS or “forever chemicals” is associated with an increased risk for high blood pressure later in childhood, especially among boys, according to researchers.
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Biking in Mid-Life May Lower the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study finds active transportation modes like biking may help lower the risk of dementia and protect a part of the brain linked to memory.
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Produce Less Weight Loss in Real-World Settings, Study Finds
Patients with obesity who take GLP-1 receptor agonists in real-world settings lose significantly less weight than participants in randomized clinical trials, according to new research.
Eating More Fruits and Veggies May Help You Sleep Better, Study Finds
SUNDAY, June 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? A new study suggests that a natural solution might be found right in your fridge: fruits and veggies.
Researchers from the University of Chicago and Columbia University found that eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains during the day may l...
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Building Strength May Take Less Exercise Than You Think
SATURDAY, June 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Think you need to spend hours lifting weights to build muscle or get stronger?
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University say just a few smart, focused sets may be all it takes this summer to see real gains.
The study — available as a preprint on SportRxiv — ...
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More Than 460 CDC Workers Reinstated After Layoffs
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 460 laid-off employees at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are being rehired, officials said June 11.
The reinstatement notices went out this week, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
As part of a Trump administration pl...
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Former MTV Host Ananda Lewis Dies at 52 After Breast Cancer Battle
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ananda Lewis, a former MTV host and TV personality, is dead at 52.
Her friend Lakshmi Emory shared the news in a June 11 Facebook post. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” Emory wrote, alongside a black-and-white photo of Lewis.
“Lord, rest her soul.&rdq...
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Lack Of Sleep Alters Teens' Brains, Potentially Promoting Behavior Issues
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Brain changes in sleepless teens could make them more likely to be impulsive and aggressive, a new study says.
Teenagers with less sleep had lower connectivity between the parts of the brain that play a critical role in decision making, self-reflection and information processing, researchers r...
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Microbiome Linked To Memory Issues, Dementia In Parkinson's Patients
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s microbiome – the bacteria naturally living in the mouth and gut – might contribute to Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.
Specific changes in these bacteria are associated with cognitive decline in Parkinson’s, researchers reported June 9 in the jour...
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