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09 Apr
Common Alzheimer’s Test May Miss Early Signs in Women
A new study finds women can score well on standard cognitive exams even after brain changes begin—raising concerns that current screenings may delay diagnosis and care.
08 Apr
Study Finds Higher Cancer Risk Among Never-Married Adults
Large, new study finds never-married adults have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer—especially preventable types tied to smoking, infection, and reproductive care.
07 Apr
Flu Shot Offers Clear Protection for Kids, New Study Finds
The flu shot reduced kids’ hospitalizations and outpatient visits for seasonal flu by up to 60% from 2021 to 2024, according to new research.
Title X Funding Restored, but New Rules Raise Concerns
FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal funding for reproductive health clinics is back on track, but some new rules appear to stray from the original goals.
Clinics that rely on the Title X program have now received their funding after the Trump administration delayed the application process.
The program suppor...
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Early Diagnosis Key To ADHD Child's Academic Success, Study Finds
FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Children with ADHD are more apt to have a bright future if they’re diagnosed in their early elementary years rather than as high schoolers, a new study says.
Kids diagnosed with ADHD at an earlier age are more likely to have better grades and go on to college, researchers reported April...
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Your Neighborhood Might Help Make You Old Before Your Time
FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Your neighborhood might be causing you to grow old before your time, a new study says.
Factors like green spaces, clean air, good schools, well-paying jobs and affordable housing contribute to slower biological aging, researchers report in the June issue of the journal Social Science &...
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High-Tech Magnets Offer New Hope for Veterans Battling Combat PTSD
FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For hundreds of thousands of veterans, the hidden wounds of combat are the hardest to heal.
While traditional talk therapy helps many cope with the memories and mood changes, combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often difficult to treat.
However, research from U...
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Study Reveals Who Americans Think Should Pay for Elder Care
FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As an old saying goes, where you stand on issues "depends on where you sit."
When it comes to the costs of aging, a University of Michigan survey shows, where you stand depends on whether or not you are currently helping an elderly relative get through the day.
The research, based...
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Your Brain Cares If Your Plant-Based Diet Is Unhealthy, Researchers Report
FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The quality of your plant-based diet could either help or harm your aging brain.
Following a healthy plant-based diet in middle age appears to lower a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, researchers reported April 8 in the journal Neurology. ...
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Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds
FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Babies exposed to PFAS “forever chemicals” in the womb have a higher risk of developing childhood asthma, a new study says.
Very high prenatal exposure to PFAS appears to increase children’s risk of asthma by 44%, researchers reported April 9 in the journal PLOS Medicine...
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Brain Scans Reveal How Psychedelics Change Perception
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Scientists may be getting closer to understanding how psychedelic drugs affect the brain.
A study published April 6 in the journal Nature Medicine looked at more than 500 brain scans from 267 people across five countries.
The research analyzed how drugs like LSD, psilocy...
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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills 100+ Kids, Emergency Shots Begin
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Officials in Bangladesh are scrambling to vaccinate young kids as a measles outbreak spreads quickly and has turned deadly.
More than 100 kids in the South Asian country have died in less than a month, as cases continue to rise.
Health officials have confirmed more than 900 measles cas...
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Judge Allows Abortion Pill To Continue Being Mailed for Now
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — U.S. District Judge David Joseph turned down Louisiana officials’ request to stop mail order delivery of the drug mifepristone nationwide while the case is still in court.
The decision is not final, and the case has been put on hold for now, The Associated Press reported.
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Hair Growth Product Recalled Over Child Poisoning Risk
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A hair growth product is being recalled because it could pose a serious risk to kids.
The recall affects Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth Kits, which contain a 5% minoxidil spray with biotin, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
CPSC said the bottles are not child-resis...
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This Treatment Can Improve Your Odds Of Surviving C. Diff Infection
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Prompt treatment with a fecal transplant can improve survival odds of people with a life-threatening C. difficile infection, a new study says.
But doctors need to act fast, highlighting the need for hospitals to maintain a bank for fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), researchers...
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More Children, Teens At Risk From E-Scooter Crashes, Study Finds
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Are kids ripping up and down your street on electric scooters?
It’s a more common sight in America – and so are broken bones and head injuries from e-scooter wrecks.
E-scooter injuries are happening more frequently in the U.S., especially among teenage boys, a new study say...
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America's Sexual Health Report Card Contains Some Surprises
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Americans are becoming more comfortable with sexuality, with nearly all wanting and gaining pleasure from sex, a new study says.
But they’re also engaging in risky behaviors that could increase their odds of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies, researchers...
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Years of Excess Weight, Not One Bad Checkup, Drive Heart Disease Risk
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health experts have known for a long time that being overweight can lead to heart disease.
A new study, however, suggests that the length of time you carry that weight is the most important factor.
Instead of looking at a person's weight status at one point in time, researchers f...
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There Are No Good Ways To Avoid Childhood Eczema But Many Treatment Options
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s very little parents can do to prevent their kids from developing eczema, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
Research hasn’t shown that common tactics like special diets, skipping baths, breastfeeding and probiotic supplements can h...
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Alzheimer’s Tests May Mask Risks for Women
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The tools doctors use to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease may miss telltale changes in women, new research shows.
Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases in the United States.
But standard screening tools rely on a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn't accoun...
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Former NFL Star Steve McMichael Diagnosed With CTE After His Death
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Former NFL star Steve McMichael had a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, an autopsy revealed.
McMichael, a Hall of Famer and key player on the 1985 Chicago Bears, was diagnosed after his death with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the Concussion & CTE Foundation said...
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HHS Updates Vaccine Panel Requirements After Judge’s Decision
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are changing the rules for who can serve on a key vaccine advisory panel after a judge ruled that many current members are unqualified.
The panel, called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, helps guide vaccine use in the U.S., including the childhood immunizat...
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More Drugmakers Join TrumpRx
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Drug companies Abbvie and Genentech will start selling medications at lower prices through the White House’s "TrumpRx" website.
They are the 10th and 11th companies to join the program.
Abbvie will offer its arthritis drug Humira at a steep discount.
The medication, which ...
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