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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 1h

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared another blood test that could help doctors identify whether a patient’s memory problems are likely caused by #Alzheimer’s disease.
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FDA Clears New Blood Test to Help Rule Out Alzheimer’s Disease

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared another blood test that could help doctors identify whether

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 5h

A new study finds the COVID-19 pandemic hit students with anxiety, depression and ADHD especially hard -- and for many, the challenges to engage in learning continue.

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Years After COVID, Are Kids Still Struggling to Stay Focused in School?

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 5h

Starting in 2026, restaurant chains in California will be required to list major food allergens on their menus in a first-of-its-kind law.
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California to Require Food Allergen Labels on Menus by 2026

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Starting in 2026, restaurant chains in California will be required to list major food allergens on their menus in a

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 6h

Emergency responders to the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11 have a nearly tripled risk of lung cancer, a new study says.
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9/11 WTC Responders Have Threefold Higher Risk Of Lung Cancer

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Emergency responders to the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11 have a nearly tripled risk of lung cancer, a new stu

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 7h

School is back in session and with it, the beginning of the cold and #flu season. Unfortunately, air purifiers aren’t likely to reduce the risk of children’s exposure to respiratory viruses in the classroom, a new study shows.
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HEPA Air Purifiers Don't Get Rid Of Airborne Viruses In Classrooms, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — School is back in session and with it, the beginning of the cold and flu season.Unfortunately, air purifiers aren’t

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 8h

A newly trained #AI might be able to help identify children who are at risk of #sepsis within the next 48 hours, researchers say.
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AI Might Help Predict Sepsis Risk Among Sick Kids

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A newly trained AI might be able to help identify children who are at risk of sepsis within the next 48 hours, resea

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 10h

#ADHD appears to enhance creativity, a benefit that comes if a wandering mind is nudged in the right direction, a pair of new studies have concluded.
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ADHD 'Wandering Minds' Linked To Increased Creativity

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — ADHD appears to enhance creativity, a benefit that comes if a wandering mind is nudged in the right direction, a pai

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 10h

Fetuses are eavesdropping on their mothers' conversations late in pregnancy, with her voice providing an important boost to brain pathways essential for language, a new study says.
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Mom's Voice Boosts Baby's Speech Development In The Womb

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fetuses are eavesdropping on their mothers' conversations late in pregnancy, with her voice providing an important b

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 10h

#Cancer patients who feel lonely appear to have a higher risk of death, both from their malignancy and from other health problems, a new study says.
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Loneliness Linked To Lower Odds Of Cancer Survival

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness or social isolation might lower a cancer patient’s odds of survival, according to a new evidence review.C

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 11h

Layoff notices to some 740 workers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been rescinded.
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700+ CDC Layoffs Reversed Amid Backlash Over Cuts to Disease Response Teams

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Layoff notices to some 740 workers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been rescinded.Wh

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 11h

A high-fat, low-carbohydrate #ketogenic "keto" diet may help protect young animals from the lasting effects of stress experienced before birth, new research suggests.
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Ketogenic Diet May Protect Against Prenatal Stress, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic "keto" diet may help protect young animals from the lasting effects of stress e

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 11h

Health officials in several states are battling new #measles outbreaks that have forced hundreds of unvaccinated students into #quarantine.
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Hundreds of Kids Forced Into Quarantine as Measles Outbreaks Spread

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in several states are battling new measles outbreaks that have forced hundreds of unvaccinated studen

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 11h

Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office confirmed Saturday.
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Joe Biden Begins Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate canc

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 11h

About 2 out of 3 people in chronic pain regularly turn to chocolate, ice cream, salty snacks or other comfort foods to cope, a new study says.
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Chronic Pain Patients Use Comfort Eating To Cope, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — About 2 out of 3 people in chronic pain regularly turn to chocolate, ice cream, salty snacks or other comfort foods to

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 1d

#Cancer patients aren’t just battling a deadly disease — part of their time and energy can also be spent fighting the system intended to cure them, a new study says.
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Prior Authorizations Draining Time, Energy From Many Cancer Patients

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients aren’t just battling a deadly disease — part of their time and energy can also be spent fighting the s

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 1d

Children between 9 and 13 years of age who spent more time on social media performed worse on tests of reading, memory and language two years later, a new study shows.
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Social Media Might Stunt Students' Intellect, Study Says

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Social media could be costing your tween some of their brain power, a new study says.Children between 9 and 13 years o

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 1d

Women with rural ZIP codes are less likely to get proper prenatal care, and their newborns are more likely to have troubling health at birth, new research shows.
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What's Your ZIP Code? It Could Matter To Your Newborn's Health

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An expecting mother’s ZIP code can influence the future health of their newborn child, new research has found.Women wi

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 1d

Fentanyl overdose deaths are surging among seniors, particularly in cases where the powerful opioid is mixed with stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine, a new study says.
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Fentanyl-Linked Overdose Deaths Among Seniors Soar 9,000% in 8 Years

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fentanyl overdose deaths are surging among seniors, particularly in cases where the powerful opioid is mixed with stim

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 1d

Most kids go without clear liquids at least three times longer than guidelines recommend prior to surgery, a new study says.
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Infants, Kids Going Without Liquids Far Longer Than Necessary Before Surgery

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most kids go without clear liquids at least three times longer than guidelines recommend prior to surgery, a new study

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 1d

Below, essential tips for college students to avoid getting sick on campus:
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Dear College Students: Essential Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on Campus

MONDAY, Oct. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The college experience is a whirlwind of late nights, crowded dorms and shared spaces — a perfect storm for germs.Getti

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 1d

Families seeking specialized pediatric care for their child have a new resource to lean on: U.S. News & World Report has published its 2025-2026 rankings of the top children’s hospitals nationwide.
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New Rankings Highlight America's Top Children’s Hospitals for Complex Care

MONDAY, Oct. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Families seeking specialized pediatric care for their child have a new resource to lean on: U.S. News & World Repor

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 5d

A new study finds short bursts of physical activity throughout the day help improve heart and lung function, especially for people who are otherwise sedentary.

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#ExerciseSnacking #HeartHealth #QuickWorkouts #FitnessTips #MiniWorkouts #CardioFitness #ShortExercise

Mini Workouts, Major Gains: How ‘Exercise Snacking’ Boosts Heart Health

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 5d

A series of recent studies published in American Chemical Society (ACS) journals reveal how scientists are transforming food waste — from sugar beets to coconut fibers — into valuable materials for farming and nutrition.
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Don’t Toss Those Veggie Scraps — They Might Be Healthier Than You Think

FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — What was once tossed into compost bins could soon help grow stronger crops and even support human health, new research

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 5d

A new report from the American Cancer Society finds a steep rise in lobular breast cancer between 2012 and 2021.

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#LobularBreastCancer #InvasiveLobularCarcinoma #ILC #BreastCancerSubtypes #HiddenBreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerResearch

Harder-to-Detect Breast Cancer Increasing in U.S. Women

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HealthDay @healthday.bsky.social · 5d

A new study suggests that virtual reality (VR) experiences designed to mimic psychedelic visual effects could safely boost creativity and flexibility in thinking — without the use of drugs.
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Virtual Reality May Re-create Psychedelic-Like Effects Sans Drugs

FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that virtual reality (VR) experiences designed to mimic psychedelic visual effects could safely bo

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