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Would you want to know your risk for Alzheimer’s if it meant less anxiety—even if the results weren’t in your favor? New research shows that just having answers can bring peace of mind, but it may also lead to a false sense of security. Find out what the study reveals and why staying proactive about your health still matters.

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Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complac...

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Ever wonder if your snoring or restless nights could be doing more than just disrupting your sleep? A new study links sleep apnea to memory loss and a higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s — it's time to take your sleep health seriously.

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Sleep Apnea Linked To Memory-Related Brain Decline

Sleep apnea could be costing you brain power and increasing your risk of dementia and

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Have you been avoiding nuts, seeds, or popcorn because of diverticulitis? You might not have to anymore—new research says they aren’t the culprits we once thought! Read more to see what this could mean for your diet.

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Nuts, Seeds OK For People With Diverticulitis, Study Says

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients with diverticulitis often try to control the digestive condition by cutting nuts, seeds and popcorn out of their daily diet.But that’s not necessary, a new study has found.Nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverti...

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Could your favorite sprinkle of cinnamon be interfering with your medications? New research suggests it might impact how your body absorbs certain medicines—find out what you need to know.

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Too Much Cinnamon May Interfere With Some Medications, Study Shows

MONDAY, May 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Consuming too much cinnamon might affect how your body absorbs some medications, new research shows.The study — published in the June issue of the j...

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Have you ever wondered what your BMI really says about your health? While it's a common tool in healthcare, BMI doesn’t tell the full story—learn what it measures, what it misses, and why it still matters.

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Body Mass Index (BMI): What It Tells You — And What It Doesn’t

SUNDAY, May 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in healthcare and public health to categorize body size and estimate potential risk for weight-related diseases. While it isn&rs...

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Could your pressure cooker be putting you at risk for burns? More than 1.8 million Ninja Foodi units sold at major retailers are being recalled—find out if yours is one of them and how to stay safe.

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More Than 1.8 Million Ninja Pressure Cookers Recalled for Burn Risk

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1.8 million Ninja Foodi pressure cookers are being recalled due to a risk of burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The recall affects roughly 1,846,400 Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure C...

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Are you doing enough now to protect your brain health later in life? A new study shows that getting active in middle age could play a key role in preventing Alzheimer’s—find out how movement today can safeguard your mind tomorrow.

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Middle-Age Exercise Protects Brain Against Alzheimer's

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to protect your aging brain? Get off the couch and get moving, researchers urge.Boosting exercise in middle age might help people prevent

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Have you ever noticed your body reacting to certain sounds without realizing it? A new study suggests that subtle facial movements and pupil changes could offer clues for diagnosing tinnitus.

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Do You Have Tinnitus? The Answer Might Be Written In Your Face

THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Subtle facial gestures linked to the body’s fight-or-flight response could be used to help diagnose people with tinnitus, a new s...

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Have you recently stocked up on apple juice for your family? More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli’s Apple Juice are being recalled due to possible contamination with a mold-related toxin — here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

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Martinelli Recalls 170,000 Apple Juice Bottles for Possible Toxin

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli’s apple juice are being recalled due to possible contamination with a mold-related toxin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (...

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Do you check food labels for artificial colors when shopping for your family? The FDA is now urging companies to phase out synthetic dyes by 2026 — but making that switch could take longer than you think.

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Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives

TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but making the change won't be easy — or quick.Last week, U.S. health officials directed food companies to voluntarily phase out

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Have you or someone you love struggled with a peanut allergy? New research shows that exposure therapy could help adults build resistance safely! Find out how this breakthrough could change lives.

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Exposure Therapy For Peanut Allergy Effective In Adults

Adults with peanut allergies can be safely treated using exposure therapy to increase their resistance, new clinical trial results show.More than two-thirds of participants (67%) gained the abili...

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Have you noticed fewer butterflies, beetles, and other insects around lately? Scientists say insect populations are disappearing faster than ever—and understanding why could be crucial for our future. Read more to learn what's happening and why it matter#savetheinsectss#NatureMatterst#environmentalawarenesse#ProtectOurPlanetlanet ... See moreSee less

Where Have All The Insects Gone — And Why?

SATURDAY, April 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From beetles to moths, leafhoppers and butterflies, the world's insects are vanishing at a breakneck pace.Since 2017, when European researchers reported

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Did you know your risk for fatty liver disease could be detected years before symptoms even show up? A new study reveals that a simple blood test could predict your risk up to 16 years in advance—learn how early detection could change your future health

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Blood Test Can Predict Fatty Liver Disease

Doctors can accurately predict a person’s risk of fatty liver disease as early as 16 years before symptoms develop, a new study says.A blood test looking for five specific proteins can predict metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), more commonly known as fa...

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Have you ever wondered if the choices you make in your 20s and 30s could impact your brain health later in life? New research shows that dementia risk factors could start affecting memory and thinking skills much earlier than we thought. Learn how early habits could shape your future health!

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Signs Of Dementia, Alzheimer's Can Appear Prior To Middle Age

Risk factors for dementia could start taking their toll as early as a person’s 20s and 30s, a new study says.Younger adults who carry known risks for dementia performed worse on memory and thinking tests between ages 24 and 44, researchers report in the May issue of the journal

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Can singing in a virtual choir really ease loneliness and lift your mood, especially for older adults? As it turns out, joining online choir sessions may offer real emotional and cognitive benefits—even when you're singing solo from your living room. Discover how music is making a difference for isolated senior#MentalHealthMatterst#musichealsH#virtualchoirC#SeniorWellnessl#socialconnectionction ... See moreSee less

Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors

Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd?Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during

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Does your child struggle with asthma at school as much as they do at home? It turns out many schools still lack access to proper asthma therapy—find out why and what can be done to change that.

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School-Based Asthma Programs Keep Kids Healthy And Learning

Kids struggle with asthma as much at school as they do at home — possibly even more so, since it can be tough for them to access their medicine.So why aren’t all schools offering them asthma thera...

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Are your baby’s sleep essentials as safe as you think they are? New research reveals that crib mattresses may be exposing infants and toddlers to harmful chemicals while they sleep. Learn what scientists found—and what you can do about it.

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Potentially Harmful Chemicals Found In Kids' Mattresses

TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Babies and toddlers could be exposed to harmful chemicals while they sleep, due to compounds found in their mattresses, two new studies say.Air samples taken from 25 children’s bedrooms revealed elevated levels of more than two dozen p...

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Have you ever wondered who’s actually making sure your food is safe to eat? The FDA may soon shift routine food safety inspections to state and local officials—a change that could impact how food safety is monitored in your community. Find out what this could mean for your next meal.

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FDA May Shift Routine Food Inspections to States

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon hand off routine food safety inspections to state and local officials, multiple federal health officials told CBS News.These changes are not final and could require approval and f...