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14 Apr

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poorer Muscle and Knee Health

A new study finds people who consume large amounts of ultra-processed foods have more fat in their thigh muscles, a change that may raise the risk of knee osteoarthritis.

13 Apr

Common Household Gas Tied to Ovarian Cancer Risk

A new study finds women who live in homes with high levels of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, have a significantly higher risk of developing ovarian cancer.

10 Apr

Study Finds Possible Underreported Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs

AI analysis of social media posts reveals potential side effects of GLP-1 meds that researchers say may not be fully captured in clinical trials.

An Infectious Combo Triples Risk Of MS, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An Epstein-Barr virus infection that results in a case of mono appears to triple the risk of one day developing multiple sclerosis, a new study says.

Epstein-Barr, a herpes virus, is the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis, researchers said.

Now, it seems that one-two punch...

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Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Years Before Symptoms, Brain Changes

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A blood test can predict Alzheimer’s disease progression in a person’s brain years before they show any symptoms of decline, a new study says.

The test, which looks for a form of toxic tau protein in the blood, reveals Alzheimer’s risk long before brain scans start to sho...

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Silent Heart Rhythm Problem Might Triple Risk Of Heart Failure In Seniors

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with a common heart rhythm disorder have a tripled risk of heart failure, even if they aren’t showing any symptoms, a new study says.

Patients whose silent atrial fibrillation was caught during a health screening had nearly 3.2 times higher odds of suffering from heart failure...

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Does Your Child Have A Concussion? These Are The Signs, Review Says

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Your child just took a hard hit on the playing field.

Maybe they’re lying on the ground, maybe they’re stumbling around, maybe they look just fine.

You need to know, as soon as possible – do they have a concussion?

There are indeed specific signs of concussion...

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'Food-as-Medicine' Improves Life for Heart Failure Patients

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For the 6 million Americans recovering from heart failure, the most difficult time for their health often starts the moment they leave the hospital.

Patients often struggle with complex medications and a lack of access to nutritious food once back at home.

However, a new study ...

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Meat Consumption Rises as Protein Trend Grows, Experts Warn

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.

More than 75% of U.S. consumers now see meat and poultry as part of a healthy diet. That's up from 64% in 2020.

The ...