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16 Dec

Is Tamoxifen Alone a Viable Option for Women with Low-Risk DCIS Breast Cancer?

In a new study, women with very early-stage DCIS breast cancer taking tamoxifen alone had higher recurrence rates than researchers expected. But they say the incidence of invasive breast cancer was still low at 5 years, suggesting tamoxifen alone may be an option in “carefully selected patients.”

15 Dec

Uterine Fibroids May Signal Heart Trouble, Major Study Finds

In a new study, women with uterine fibroids had an 81% higher risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event within 10 years.

12 Dec

New Study: Acupuncture Shows Real Promise for Cancer ‘Brain Fog’

A new study finds acupuncture may help breast cancer survivors struggling with attention, memory and other cognitive problems.

The Dark Side Of True Crime Reporting

Grieving friends and family of homicide victims or missing people often feel pressure these days to participate in true crime podcasts or documentaries, in hopes their testimonials will help catch the killer.

But this relationship is not very healthy for those trying to cope with their loss, recent research argues.

True crime product...

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December 18, 2025
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FDA Slams Retailers for Keeping Recalled Infant Formula on Shelves

Some of the nation’s biggest retailers are receiving stern warning letters after regulators found recalled baby formula still being sold weeks after it was pulled for safety concerns.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons, saying investigators found that stores cont...

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December 17, 2025
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Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast

Flu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.

Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that New York City and nearby areas such as Long Island and northern New Jersey had some of the nation’s highest levels of flu-like ill...

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December 17, 2025
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CDC Officially Moves Away From Universal Hepatitis B Shot at Birth

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rescinded its long-standing advice on universal hepatitis B vaccination of newborns.

Under the new policy, parents of babies born to mothers who test negative for hepatitis B are now advised to talk with a health care provider before deciding whether their newborn should get the fir...

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December 17, 2025
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Many Americans Say U.S. Health Care is in Trouble, Poll Finds

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, according to a new poll.

The data, released Dec. 15 by Gallup Inc., showed that 29% of adults consider the biggest health problem facing the country to be the cost of care.

Another 23% said the health care system is ...

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December 17, 2025
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Popular Senior Activity Reduces Risk Of Knee Pain, Arthritis

Gardening is a favorite pastime of seniors, working the soil to create beautiful flower beds and lush gardens full of delicious vegetables.

But this yardwork also has hidden benefits for older folks, a new study reveals.

Seniors who garden are less likely to suffer from knee arthritis, researchers recently reported in the journal

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December 17, 2025
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