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29 Aug

Researchers Urge Caution: Popular Autism Therapies Lack Solid Proof

A large, new review of complementary and alternative treatments for autism finds the evidence for 19 popular therapies isn’t strong enough to recommend them with confidence.

28 Aug

Long-Term Study Offers Reassurance to Early Breast Cancer Survivors

The risk of developing a second primary cancer after being treated for early invasive breast cancer is only slightly higher than the general population, according to a new study.

27 Aug

Healthy Eating and Exercising May Be Lifesavers If You Drink Alcohol

A new study finds daily alcohol intake and binge drinking raise the risk of liver-related mortality, but following a healthy diet and exercising offer significant protection.

Heart Failure Strikes Black Americans Almost 14 Years Earlier Than White Americans

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than it does white Americans, new research shows.

Among Black patients, heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age, compared to 73.6 on average for w...

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September 2, 2025
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New Law Curbed 'Surprise' Medical Bills For Patients, Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances.

But the bipartisan No Surprises Act passed by Congress in 2022 has slashed both the number of surprise bills and out-of-pocket costs borne by patients, a new study finds.<...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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September 2, 2025
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ADHD Drugs Often Prescribed Too Early To Preschoolers

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Expert consensus on the treatment of preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clear: Try behavioral therapies for six months before prescribing medications.

However, a new study found this guideline was followed in only 14.1% of U.S. cases involv...

Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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September 2, 2025
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Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns

SUNDAY, Aug. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially deadly hazard: Toxic blue-green algae.

“Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, can be fatal to pets within minutes of exposure,” said Dr. A...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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August 31, 2025
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Labor Day Mission: Build Social Ties Through Live Events

SATURDAY, Aug. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If your social life has been lived out in Zoom calls since the height of the pandemic, Labor Day weekend is prime time for a reboot.

Attending live events builds social connections and helps fight loneliness, just-published research affirms.

The findings — published online ...

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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August 30, 2025
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At Least 95 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Eggs

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say.

Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs. ...