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09 Jan

Breastfeeding Linked to Less Depression and Anxiety Years Later

A small long-term study suggests women who breastfeed are less likely to report depression or anxiety up to 10 years after pregnancy.

08 Jan

New Study Raises Questions About Cancer Risk and Certain Food Preservatives

A new study links higher intake of some commonly used food preservatives with a modestly higher risk of cancer.

07 Jan

New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Give Women More Options

A major update expands guidelines on how women should get screened for cervical cancer — and requires most insurers to cover the full process.

Weight Often Returns After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to gain the weight back, and sooner than many expect, a new study finds.

Researchers reviewed dozens of earlier studies and found that most people returned to their starting weight within about 18 months after s...

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January 9, 2026
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RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a 'Better Thing'

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scaling back several childhood vaccine recommendations, prompting concerns that fewer kids will be protected as a result.

Flu shots, along with vaccines for RSV, COVID-19 and more are now advised mainly for kids who are at high risk o...

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January 9, 2026
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Study Ties Rising Evictions to Higher Gun Violence in Chicago

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Even as violent crime has dropped to historic lows in Chicago, gun violence remains a serious problem in some neighborhoods, especially those facing economic hardship.

A new study suggests one overlooked factor may help explain why: Evictions.

University of Chicago researchers found that ...

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January 9, 2026
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Tamales Sold in California, Nevada Recalled Over Listeria Risk

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.

The recalled products were sold in California and Nevada and were made between Oct. 10, 2024, and Oct. ...

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January 9, 2026
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What Is CPR and Who Needs It?

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.

More than 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, according to the 2024 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES)

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'The Pitt' Informs, Educates Viewers, Study Says

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.

"The Pitt" — which returned to HBO Max for its second season Thursday — is well-known for its com...