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18 Nov

Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps

A new study finds people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop adenomas or colon polyps that are often precursors to colon cancer.

17 Nov

Nearly 60% of Parents Say Mental Health Support Is Key to School Safety

In a new poll, the majority of parents say mental health and belonging are just as important as reinforced buildings for school safety.

14 Nov

Hearing Loss a Major Concern in Type 2 Diabetes

A new study finds people with type 2 diabetes are four times more likely to develop significant hearing loss over time.

Daily Orange Juice May Shift Gene Activity Tied to Heart Health

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning orange juice may be influencing your health in ways you can’t see.

In a new study published recently in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, researchers found that daily OJ intake altered gene activity connected to heart and metabolic function.

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New Measles Spread Across States Threatens U.S. Elimination Status

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The United States may be on track to lose its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years as health officials confirm that two major U.S. outbreaks are linked to the same measles strain.

In a recording obtained by The New York Times, health officials said on a call th...

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Eating Disorders Impact Health For Years, Researchers Find

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eating disorders can harm a person’s physical and mental health in ways that linger for years, a new study reports.

Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other such disorders bring with them a high risk of health problems like diabetes, kidney or liver failure, broken bones and prematur...

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Focusing on Struggling Students Best for Improving School Safety, Parents Say

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Metal detectors and active shooter drills have become hallmarks of school safety, but many parents think educators should focus on children’s mental health, a new poll reports.

Nearly 60% of parents of elementary and middle schoolers say teacher training to identify and support studen...

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November 19, 2025
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Some PTSD Therapy Approaches Prompt More Veterans To Flee Treatment

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Forcing veterans to revisit the horrors that led to their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) might prompt many to drop out of therapy, a new evidence review found.

About a quarter of U.S. service members and veterans who start psychotherapy for PTSD quit before they finish treatment, acc...

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Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise Treating Depression

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Brain implants that deliver electric pulses can ease depression in people who aren't responding to psychiatric drugs, a new study says.

Half of a small group of people who received brain implants experienced significant improvement in their depression symptoms, researchers reported Nov. 18 ...