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24 Sep

Severe Pregnancy Nausea Linked to Major Mental Health Risks

A new study finds women with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, are more than 50% more likely to develop 13 serious mental health conditions.

23 Sep

Chicago Teen Shares Early Symptom of Vaginal Cancer That Was Misdiagnosed as Stress

What started as a normal milestone for 14-year-old Liliana Castaneda turned into a fight for her life. Heavy bleeding was originally dismissed as stress—but it was actually a rare vaginal cancer.

22 Sep

Brave 9-Year-Old Donates Stem Cells to Help Save His Father’s Life

A young boy in Los Angeles donates stem cells to help his father beat leukemia. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai say he is one of their youngest and bravest donors.

Heart Disease Remains Top Killer Worldwide

Heart disease remains the world’s top killer, causing 1 in every 3 deaths around the globe, a new study says.

Worldwide, the number of heart-related deaths has risen sharply, climbing to 19.2 million in 2023 from 13.1 million in 1990, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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September 25, 2025
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Implant Treats Blood Pressure Problems Among Spinal Injury Patients

People with spinal cord injuries sometimes suffer from blood pressure problems, as their brain loses the ability to manage the body’s blood pressure.

This leaves them vulnerable to blood pressure drops that cause fainting or spikes that put them at risk of a stroke or heart attack.

But researchers say a new implant can help res...

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September 25, 2025
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New Pill Treats Menopause Hot Flashes Without Hormones

An experimental pill can significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats for women after menopause, a new clinical trial has determined.

Elinzanetant produced a nearly 74% reduction in the frequency and severity of these menopause symptoms within three months, researchers reported recently in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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September 25, 2025
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Sunny Seniors Can Bounce Back From Poor Well-Being

The march of time may be relentless, but aging is not entirely hopeless if you have the right mindset, according to a Canadian study.

Seniors who lose a step health-wise are capable of regaining their well-being, researchers reported Sept. 24 in the journal PLOS One.

Nearly a quarter of folks 60 or older who initially report...

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September 25, 2025
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Lights Are Dimming For America's Brain Power, Study Says

A growing number of Americans appear to be losing their brain power, particularly younger adults, a new study says.

The U.S. has experienced a sharp increase in adults experiencing serious problems with memory, concentration and decision-making, researchers reported Sept. 24 in the journal Neurology.

Rates nearly doubled amo...

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September 25, 2025
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Skin-To-Skin 'Kangaroo' Care Boosts Preemies' Brain Development

Skin-to-skin contact might help kick-start brain development in preterm babies, a new study says.

Preemies born before 32 weeks showed stronger development in brain regions tied to emotion and stress regulation if they received more skin-to-skin contact, researchers reported Sept. 24 in the journal Neurology.

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