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22 May

Staying Socially Active May Slow Biological Aging and Prolong Your Life

A new study finds people who stay socially engaged as they age have a lower median biological age, healthier behaviors, and a lower risk of dying.

21 May

Nearly 90% of U.S. Teens Say They’ve Been Bullied Online

A new survey finds cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and the attacks are causing post-traumatic symptoms, researchers warn.

20 May

Calorie Restriction May Lead to Small Improvements in Depression, Study Finds

A new study finds restricting calories or eating low-fat may slightly reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers say the evidence is limited.

Family Link For Postpartum Psychosis Discovered

FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women are 10 times more likely to develop postpartum psychosis if they have a sister who experienced the condition after an earlier pregnancy, a new study says.

Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental illness that causes severe mood swings, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and thou...

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May 23, 2025
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Cities Contribute To Asthma, Researchers Argue

FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dirty, crowded urban environments can significantly increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, a new study says.

Cleaner, better-thought-out cities could ward off 1 of every 10 asthma cases, researchers reported recently in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.

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May 23, 2025
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FDA Warns of Heart Risk With Pfizer, Moderna COVID Vaccines

THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered Pfizer and Moderna to expand their warning labels on COVID-19 vaccines.

The updated warnings highlight a rare risk of heart inflammation in teen boys and young men, CBS News reported.

The warning applies to males age...

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May 22, 2025
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Sugar, Fat and Salt on the Rise in U.S. Breakfast Cereals, Study Shows

THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — They’re a go-to breakfast for millions of kids and adults. They’re brightly colored, packed in enticing boxes and often marketed as healthy — but many cereals today are actually less nutritious than they were a decade ago, a new study has found.

Breakfast cereals in the U.S....

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May 22, 2025
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China Donates $500M to WHO as U.S. Pulls Back Support

THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — China has promised to give $500 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the next five years, positioning itself to become the group’s top donor.

The pledge comes as the United States plans to leave the international organization, The Washington Post reported.<...

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May 22, 2025
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Donor Hearts Might Be Kept Healthy In Cold Storage Longer

THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More donor hearts could become available for transplant, thanks to a new discovery that could protect them from damage during transport.

Researchers have identified a biological process that contributes to donor heart injury during cold storage, according to a report published May 19 in the j...