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18 Apr

Two Environmental Pollutants Linked to Thyroid Cancer in Children and Young Adults

A new study suggests early-life exposure to fine particulate air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night increases the risk of papillary thyroid cancer in children and young adults.

17 Apr

Mammograms After 70 May Lower Risk for Late-Stage Breast Cancer

A new study finds older breast cancer patients who were screened at least once during the five years prior to diagnosis had 54% lower odds of advanced disease.

16 Apr

Poor Dental Health Linked to Migraines and Body Aches in Women

A new study finds women who don’t take care of their oral health have more migraines, body aches and stomach pain.

Child Concussion: What To Know If Your Child Takes a Blow To the Head

SUNDAY, April 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When a child tumbles to the floor from a blow to the head, a parent's inner alarms should sound. The child may have a brain injury.

Here's what parents need to know:

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results from ...

Jeffrey Lo, MD, Attending Physician, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department, Boston Children's Hospital HealthDay Reporter
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April 20, 2025
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Wildfire Survivors Still Struggle With Basic Needs and Support

SATURDAY, April 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Three months after wildfires tore through Los Angeles, a new study offers insight into the lasting needs of fire survivors.

Researchers from UC Davis School of Medicine said their findings from earlier wildfires may help with support efforts in this and future disasters.

T...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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April 19, 2025
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Trump Administration Plans Deep Cuts to Federal Health Budget

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration is weighing a plan to cut nearly a third of the federal health budget and eliminate or consolidate dozens of programs.

An internal memo was sent from White House budget officials to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It was dated April 10 and was ...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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April 18, 2025
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Top NIH Nutrition Researcher Quits, Citing Censorship Under Kennedy

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A senior government health researcher has announced his retirement, accusing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of censoring his latest findings on ultra-processed food.

Kevin Hall made the announcement Wednesday on X, ending 21 years at NIH.

Given the Trump administration's ...

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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April 18, 2025
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HHS Fires Team That Sets Federal Poverty Guidelines

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal team responsible for setting poverty guidelines that determine who qualifies for health and food assistance has been fired, according to former employees.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) laid off the small group of data experts who worked on the technical data esse...

I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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April 18, 2025
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First Weight-Loss Pill From Lilly Shows Promising Results

FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new pill designed to help with weight loss and blood sugar control is showing promise in early studies.

Eli Lilly said its experimental drug, orforglipron, helped people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar and lose weight. The company is hoping to bring the first GLP-1 weight-loss ...