Stress Quadruples Risk Of COPD Flares, Study Says

Stress can make it even worse for people to deal with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a new study says. High levels of perceived…

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Marijuana Use While Pregnant Linked to Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight

Using marijuana while pregnant can harm a developing fetus in serious ways, new research shows. A large review of 51 studies linked marijuana use during…

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Men Worse Off Than Women For 20 Top Health Problems Worldwide

Men are much more likely than women to die early from the world’s 20 leading health problems, a new global study shows. Sickness and death…

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Middle-Age Exercise Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s

Want to protect your aging brain? Get off the couch and get moving, researchers urge. Boosting exercise in middle age might help people prevent Alzheimer’s…

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Your Loving Partner Can Protect You From Chemo Brain

A cancer patient’s bond with their partner can be a key factor in helping them ward off chemotherapy-related “brain fog,” a new study says Patients…

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High Blood Pressure, Diabetes More Fatal For Men

Men are more likely than women to die from high blood pressure, diabetes and HIV/AIDS, after shrugging off medical care for the conditions, a new…

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Landmark Women’s Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts

In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won’t slash funding for the Women’s Health Initiative, a major…

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Program Matches Breast Cancer Patients To Exercise, Rehab

Breast cancer patients fare better if they continue to exercise during their treatment, and a new program can help women get the activity they need…

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U.S. Births Barely Rise in 2024

THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (Health Day News) — Fewer babies are being born in the U.S., and experts are worried what that portends for the…

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Some OB/GYNS Stay in States With Abortion Bans, Despite Legal Risks

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 — Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to abortion, doctors who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology…

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First Weight-Loss Pill From Lilly Shows Promising Results

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,…

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Pregnancy Complications Affect Future Heart Health

Complications during pregnancy can mean a woman’s future heart health is at risk, particularly if she is overweight or obese, a new study says. Women…

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