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30 Jan
Hidden Salt in Tap Water May Raise Blood Pressure
A new study links higher salt levels in tap water to increased blood pressure and a greater risk of hypertension.
29 Jan
Sleeping Without Pillows May Help Protect Vision in Glaucoma Patients
A new study finds sleeping without pillows may lower internal eye pressure in people with glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
28 Jan
Night Owls Face Higher Risk for Heart Problems
A new study finds people who are naturally ‘evening types’ have worse overall heart health and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety
U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren’t perfect.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said the plan would tighten oversight of organ procurement organizations, known as OPOs.
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Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds
Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests.
Researchers reviewed 309 popular YouTube videos about cancer and diabetes and found that fewer than 1 in 5 were supported by high-quality scientific evidence.
About two-thirds had low, very lo...
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Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Baby Biscuits Over Possible Plastic, Paper Pieces
Gerber has announced a nationwide recall of some arrowroot biscuits made for babies after finding they may contain small pieces of soft plastic or paper, federal regulators said.
The recall affects specific batches of 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits with “Best Before” dates ranging from Oct. 16, 2026, through Dec. 16, 2026,...
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U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High as Death Rates Fall Nationwide
Americans are living longer than ever.
U.S. life expectancy climbed to 79 years in 2024, the highest level on record, new federal data shows. Health officials say fewer deaths from COVID-19, along with drops in heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses, helped drive the increase.
“It’s pretty much good news all the way aro...
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Salty Drinking Water Increases High Blood Pressure Risk, Review Concludes
People whose drinking water contains more salt have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new evidence review says.
Particularly in coastal regions, salt in drinking water could be an overlooked contributor to elevated blood pressure, researchers reported recently in the journal BMJ Global Health.
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Afternoon Naps Are Good For The Brain — And Researchers Now Know Why
Having trouble powering through your afternoon workload?
A brief nap can rejuvenate your brain power, a new study says.
Even a short afternoon nap helps the brain recover and improve its ability to learn, researchers recently reported in the journal NeuroImage.
Napping helps reorganize connections between nerve cells c...
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