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It Doesn’t Matter — Until It Does

You know the feeling — tossing out those mystery charging cables, the extra screws from who-knows-what and keys to nowhere. There’s something satisfying about decluttering, letting go of the unnecessary, and finally reclaiming some space.…

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Cancer Screening Rates Down Among American Adults

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer screenings are literal life savers, catching tumors early enough to cure patients and prevent deaths. Unfortunately, routine cancer screening rates have declined significantly in the United States,…

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Ignorance Is Bliss

Let’s begin with a story. My dad was a proud member of Asbestos Local Union 25 until he retired — just like his older brother, my uncle and some cousins. His job involved wrapping pipes…

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Study Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Strep Infections

TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Severe and possibly deadly strep infections are on the rise in the U.S., a study published Monday in Journal of the American Medical Association said. The rate of…

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Give Me a Reason

From the moment we learn to talk, we’re full of questions — especially one: Why? Why can’t I have dessert first? Why is bedtime at 8? That nonstop curiosity doesn’t disappear as we grow up…

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Major Job Cuts at NIOSH Pose Risks to Worker Safety, Critics Warn

TUESDAY, April 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A major round of job cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) could weaken efforts to protect American workers, according to federal health officials.…

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Snake Oil 2.0: What’s Old is New Again

Would you trust a snake oil salesman? Probably not. But what if they were charming, relatable, and had millions of followers on social media? From 19th-century patent medicines that killed babies to today’s influencers pushing…

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Two-Drug Combo Lowers Cholesterol Better Than Statins Alone

TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Statins are very cheap and highly effective cholesterol-lowering drugs — but high-risk heart patients may have an even better option, a new evidence review says. Combining statins with…

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M&Ms – Tradeoffs Behind Every Choice

Let’s talk economics — not about inflation, interest rates, or stock markets, but about something far more fundamental: scarcity. And to make it fun, let’s think about it in terms of M&Ms. Unlimited Wants, Limited…

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Makers Drag Feet Reporting Medical Device Side Effects: Study

TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Other people could be having problems with the same insulin pump, dental implant or glucose monitor that you use — and you might not find out in a…

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Promises, Promises

Anxious? Struggling to sleep? You’re not alone. Anxiety and insomnia have been around for centuries, long before modern life came with its own set of stresses. For just as long, the pharmaceutical industry has stepped…

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NIH Cuts Funding for Studies on Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance

TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is cutting or canceling more than 40 grants focused on vaccine hesitancy and ways to increase vaccine acceptance, according to an email…

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Kiss the Cod, Take the Shot

With U.S.-Canada tariffs making waves and debates over measles treatments heating up, it seems like the perfect time to talk about… cod. Yes, the fish — not the Call of Duty (COD) video game. So…

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Many Americans Unaware Of Links Between HPV And Cancers

TUESDAY, March 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans remain unaware of the cancer risk for both men and women posed by human papillomavirus (HPV), a new Ohio State University poll has found. Most people…

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Another Block Bites the Dust

Another Block Bites the Dust February’s officially in the books, and the weekend is finally here! After the errands are run and the to-do list is (mostly) crossed off, the big question is — how…

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Just One Hour of Screen Time Increases Risk of Nearsightedness

TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Each hour a person spends squinting into a smartphone or staring at a screen increases their risk of nearsightedness, a new evidence review suggests. Every daily one-hour increment…

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Under Wraps

Under Wraps For over a century, heart disease has reigned as the leading cause of death in the United States. We often blame modern lifestyles — fast food, stress, and lack of exercise — but…

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NIH Research Funding Drops $1B Under Trump Administration

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal funding for medical research has dropped by roughly $1 billion this year, raising alarm among universities, medical centers and lawmakers who warn the shortfall could slow progress…

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Holding Out For A Hero

Holding Out For A Hero When we think of heroes, we picture the ones in movies — brave warriors, superheroes, or even an ogre in shining armor. Take Shrek 2, where Shrek storms into battle…

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Is U.S. Prepared for Bird Flu’s Spread in Humans? One Expert Has Concerns

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that might lead to human-to-human spread, that “train has already…

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Don’t Stop Me Now

Don’t Stop Me Now “Don’t stop me now, ‘Cause I’m havin’ a good time…” If you just sang that in your head, you’re not alone. Queen’s iconic hit is an anthem of unstoppable momentum —…

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Severe Infections Double Risk of Heart Failure

MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Landing in the hospital with COVID or the flu can put your heart health at dire risk, a new study suggests. Adults hospitalized for a severe infection are…

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Don’t Bet On It

Don’t Bet On It Every day, we take small gambles — often without even realizing it. From eating food past its expiration date to driving a little over the speed limit, life is full of…

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Heart Health Risk Factors Continue To Increase

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, according to an annual report from the American…

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A Golden or Gilded Age?

A Golden or Gilded Age for Healthcare? Gold has always symbolized something precious, extraordinary, and enduring. The word “golden” brings to mind brilliance and rarity. What comes to mind when you hear it? Maybe it’s…

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Most Dementia Patients Unaware of Diagnosis

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many elderly people and their caregivers don’t know a doctor has diagnosed them with dementia. More than three-quarters of patients with dementia were not aware of their diagnosis,…

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News Trove, Policy Side, Cancer Corner and Change of Pace

It’s Sensational – And That’s The Point From the earliest tabloid newspapers to today’s X (formerly Twitter), grabbing attention has always been the goal. But in the 2010s, the rise of social media supercharged sensationalism.…

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Will We Have Fewer Doctors of Color?

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Medical schools have experienced a steep decline in enrollment among Black and Hispanic students since the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in admissions. The number of…

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News Watch, Profits Rule, Problems Abound & Good Reads

Take Stock Jimmy Carter’s passing on December 29, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100 prompted a wave of reflection on his extraordinary life. His presidency remains a topic of lively debate — critics point…

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Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — It’s long been a mystery why folks need a flu vaccine every year, even though immunizations they got in childhood continue to protect them from measles and mumps.…

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