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23 Oct

Cavities + Gum Disease = Brain Risk?

New research links cavities and gum disease to an increased risk of stroke and possible white matter abnormalities in the brain.

22 Oct

90% of Americans at Risk for Newly Defined Health Condition Called CMK Syndrome

CMK syndrome links heart, kidney and metabolic risk factors and the American Heart Association says it’s extremely common in U.S. adults.

21 Oct

Study Links Global Rise in Cancer to Obesity Across All Age Groups

Researchers analyzed cancer trends in 42 countries and found a surge in certain cancer types in both young and older adults – with one exception.

Measles Outbreak Spreads Beyond Utah-Arizona Border, 123 Cases Reported

A growing measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border has spread to nearby communities, making it the nation’s second-largest this year, health officials confirmed.

At least 123 people have been infected, most linked to two small towns — Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah — where residents often move between the...

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October 23, 2025
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Some Antidepressants Linked to Weight, Heart Health Changes

Antidepressants are widely used to treat depression and anxiety, but a new study finds that some of these medications can cause noticeable changes in weight, heart rate and cholesterol levels.

The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet, analyzed data from more than 58,000 participants to compare 30 different antidepressants or a p...

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October 23, 2025
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Two Pet Food Brands Recall Products After Salmonella Concerns

Pet food manufacturers Foodynamics and Raw Bistro are recalling several dog and cat food products because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Salmonella can make both pets and people sick. Humans can become infected after handling contaminated pet food, especially if they don&...

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October 23, 2025
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Gum Disease May Raise Stroke Risk, Even Damage the Brain

If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart.

Two new studies published Oct. 22 in Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a higher risk of stroke and brain damage.

In the first study, adults with gum disease w...

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October 23, 2025
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Cataract Surgery Becoming An In-Office Procedure, Experts Say

Imagine popping by your eye doctor’s office for a quick cataract surgery.

That appears to be the future for this vision-enhancing procedure, researchers reported Saturday at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Hundreds of patients successfully received cataract surgery in a doctor&r...

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October 23, 2025
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Any Drinking Can Cause Blood Pressure To Increase, Study Says

Any boozing can cause your blood pressure to go up, a new study shows.

Even slight increases in alcohol consumption are associated with higher blood pressure, researchers reported Oct. 22 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Stopping drinking, or even cutting back, might lead to reductions in blood pressure ...