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07 Nov

Does Intermittent Fasting Impact Your Brain Power?

A new study finds short-term fasting does not impair thinking and memory in healthy adults, but it may cause modest cognitive dips in children.

06 Nov

Women With Advanced Breast Cancer Are Living Longer, Study Finds

Major advances in treatment and care have led to improved survival for many women with advanced breast cancer, new study finds.

05 Nov

5,000 Steps a Day May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Changes in the Brain

In a new study, people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease who took 5,000–7,500 steps a day experienced slower tau buildup and less cognitive decline over time.

Want a Healthier Smoothie? New Study Says Skip the Banana

SATURDAY, Nov. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If a healthy slurp is your aim, skip the banana when you whip up a smoothie.

Researchers at the University of California-Davis found that adding banana may interfere with absorption of powerful compounds called flavanols, which are linked to brain and heart health.

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November 8, 2025
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New Tool Helps Spot Americans Struggling to Eat Healthy

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new screening tool may help doctors and communities better understand why so many Americans struggle to eat a healthy diet, even when they have enough food.

Researchers at Tufts University’s Food is Medicine Institute in Boston have created and tested a survey called the Nutrition Secur...

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November 7, 2025
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New Survey Shows What People Fear Most About Aging

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. population is getting older fast and many Americans are unsure what aging will look like for them, a new national survey shows.

The share of U.S. adults ages 65 and older has jumped from 12.4% in 2004 to 18% in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

That rise is driven ...

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November 7, 2025
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The Surprising Household Items Putting Babies and Toddlers at Risk

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — You may think your home is safe once the outlet covers are in, the baby gates are locked and the sharp corners are padded, but some of the biggest dangers to babies and toddlers aren’t the ones parents can see.

They’re hiding in everyday toys, remotes and baby gear most families use...

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November 7, 2025
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Trump Announces Major Price Cut for Ozempic, Wegovy and Similar Drugs

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two major drugmakers will slash the price of popular weight loss medications for some Americans, including people on Medicare and Medicaid, President Donald Trump announced Thursday.

The deal involves Eli Lilly, which makes Zepbound and Mounjaro, and Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegov...

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November 7, 2025
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Thunderstorm Is Approaching, Brace For An Asthma Attack

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The flash of lightning and roar of thunder can be quickly followed by the wheezing gasp of an asthma attack, a new study says.

Thunderstorms appear to trigger sharp increases in asthma-related ER visits, researchers are scheduled to report Saturday at the American College of Allergy, Asthma &am...