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16 Dec

Is Tamoxifen Alone a Viable Option for Women with Low-Risk DCIS Breast Cancer?

In a new study, women with very early-stage DCIS breast cancer taking tamoxifen alone had higher recurrence rates than researchers expected. But they say the incidence of invasive breast cancer was still low at 5 years, suggesting tamoxifen alone may be an option in “carefully selected patients.”

15 Dec

Uterine Fibroids May Signal Heart Trouble, Major Study Finds

In a new study, women with uterine fibroids had an 81% higher risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event within 10 years.

12 Dec

New Study: Acupuncture Shows Real Promise for Cancer ‘Brain Fog’

A new study finds acupuncture may help breast cancer survivors struggling with attention, memory and other cognitive problems.

New Bio-Inspired Gel Helps Tooth Enamel Grow Back

THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repair and regrow tooth enamel.

The breakthrough could come to the aid of a problem affecting many worldwide and at a time when ingestible fluoride, a mineral that makes tooth ena...

Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
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December 18, 2025
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L.A. Wildfires Linked To ER Surge In Heart Attacks, Lung Ailments

THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heart attacks, lung problems and other illnesses spiked within three months of the Los Angeles wildfires early this year, a new study reports.

ER visits for heart attacks rose by 46% at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following the January 2025 outbreak of the fires, which menaced and destroyed ...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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December 18, 2025
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Vapes Or Cigs, Doesn't Matter — Nicotine Is Toxic To Heart Health, Experts Say

THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s beside the point to debate whether vaping or nicotine pouches can be more healthy than smoking a cigarette, a major new report argues.

Nicotine is toxic to the heart and blood vessels regardless of how it’s consumed, according to an expert consensus report published today in...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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December 18, 2025
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High-Fat Cheese, Cream Might Protect Brain Against Dementia

THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cheese is frequently featured in holiday gatherings, whether it’s grandma’s cheese ball, a fancy baked Brie or a cheese-laden gift basket.

Who knew all these holiday treats might be saving people’s brain health?

Eating more high-fat cheese and high-fat cream might be ...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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December 18, 2025
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The Dark Side Of True Crime Reporting

THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Grieving friends and family of homicide victims or missing people often feel pressure these days to participate in true crime podcasts or documentaries, in hopes their testimonials will help catch the killer.

But this relationship is not very healthy for those trying to cope with their loss,...

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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December 18, 2025
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Anxious, Depressed About An Uncertain World? Training Can Help You Cope, Study Says

THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Young adults are inheriting a world filled with turmoil and unrest, and this instability is leaving its mark on their mental and emotional health.

A single half-hour course, however, could help them feel less anxious and depressed, by helping them increase their tolerance of uncertainty, a n...