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26 Nov

GLP-1 Medications Linked to Higher Rates of Chronic Cough

A new study finds people taking GLP-1 drugs are up to 29% more likely to develop a chronic cough – even if they aren’t diagnosed with acid reflux.

25 Nov

Untreated Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Parkinson’s Risk

A new study finds people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea are nearly twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease over time.

24 Nov

What a One-Week Social Media Detox Really Does for Young Adults

In a new study, young adults who kicked their social media habit for one week reported less anxiety, depression and insomnia.

One Week Less on Social Media Linked to Better Mental Health

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For many young adults, social media is where life happens: Friendships, news, stress, all rolled into a single screen.

But a new study suggests that stepping away, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Researchers tracked 295 young adults ages ...

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November 26, 2025
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Your Brain Changes in Stages as You Age, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From childhood to old age, the human brain doesn’t just slowly fade or steadily grow, it changes in stages.

A new study suggests our brains go through four major turning points that shape how we think, learn and connect.

Researchers said those shifts happen around the ages of 9,...

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November 26, 2025
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Some Suicide Victims Show No Typical Warning Signs, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For many families who lose someone to suicide, the same question comes up again and again: “How did we not see this coming?”

A new study suggests that for some people, there truly weren’t clear warning signs to see.

Researchers at the University of Utah found that pe...

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November 26, 2025
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ByHeart Formula Faces Lawsuits After Babies Sickened With Botulism

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Several families have filed lawsuits against infant formula maker ByHeart, claiming its contaminated formula caused their babies to develop botulism, a rare but dangerous illness.

The legal action comes as federal investigators continue looking into the outbreak and a separate class action ...

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November 26, 2025
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Switch to Vegan Diet Could Cut Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The equivalent of a 4.3-mile trip in a gas-powered car: That’s the amount of greenhouse gas emissions the average person spares the planet each day when they switch to a healthy, low-fat vegan diet, new research shows.

“We know whole food, plant-based diets are better f...

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November 26, 2025
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Regular Bedtime Does Wonders for Blood Pressure

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A step as simple at sticking to the same bedtime each night could improve a person’s blood pressure, new research suggests.

In just two weeks, people whose more haphazard bedtimes shifted to a regular bedtime saw improvements in blood pressure that were equal to those seen when ...