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20 Jun

Eating More Fruits and Veggies May Help You Beat Bad Sleep

A new study finds getting the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables has an immediate impact on sleep quality.

19 Jun

The Best Non-Drug Treatments for Knee Arthritis

In a new study, knee braces, water therapy and exercise topped the list of effective, non-drug treatments for knee osteoarthritis.

18 Jun

Marijuana Use May Double the Risk of Dying From Heart Disease, New Study Finds

A major analysis of data from 24 studies involving more than 200 million people finds those who used marijuana had significantly higher odds of acute coronary syndrome, stroke and death from heart disease.

Genetic Tests For Autism, Intellectual Disability Not Being Done On Medicaid Kids

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Few poor children with autism or intellectual disability are receiving recommended genetic testing, even though guidelines urge such tests, a new study says.

Fewer than 1 in 5 such kids covered by Medicaid received such testing, which can help guide their futures, researchers reported June 18 ...

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June 23, 2025
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Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weed is associated with a doubled risk of death from heart disease, a new evidence review shows.

The study also found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, according to results published June 17 in the journal Heart.

“Our findi...

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June 23, 2025
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Blood Test Might Predict Rapid Decline in Alzheimer's Patients

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A common blood test can flag early Alzheimer’s disease patients who are four times more likely to experience rapid brain decline, a new study says.

The test — the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index —assesses a person’s level of insulin resistance and can estimate their ri...

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June 23, 2025
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Nightmares Might Be Slowly Scaring Some To Death

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — “Scared to death” might not be just a saying, as far as nightmares are concerned.

People who have frequent nightmares appear to have a tripled risk of premature death, according to a new study presented at the European Academy of Neurology’s (EAN) annual meeting.

Those ...

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June 23, 2025
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Trading Diet Sodas For Water Can Help Control Diabetes And Lose Weight

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes?

Trade your diet soda for a tall glass of water, a new small-scale study argues.

Women were more likely to drop pounds and see their type 2 diabetes go into remission if they drank water rather than diet beverages, according to a study pres...

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June 23, 2025
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7 Doctor-Approved Tips for Outdoor Fitness Without Injury

SUNDAY, June 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it’s important to take steps to stay safe and avoid injury.

They recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each ...