By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- Flavoring added to small, cheap cigars is making these the second-most popular tobacco product among youth, a new report shows. The report comes as federal regulators…
A Wolfs Gut Bug Might Boost Health of…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- A type of gut bacteria found in wild wolves could help treat domestic dogs who have a common, debilitating gastrointestinal condition. New research in an Oregon…
Scientists Discover Secrets of the Cats Purr
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- Anyone with a cat knows the calm, low rumble of purring, but how does such a small animal make such a low sound? New research suggests…
Want to Lower Your Odds for Long COVID?…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 – One way to help lower the odds for long COVID in people with pre-existing conditions may be to get more sleep. A new study discovered the…
Liquid Biopsy Could Help Guide Lung Cancer Treatment
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- For a subset of patients with advanced lung cancer, radiation therapy can sometimes substantially extend their lives. Now a new study hints that a blood test…
Woman Resistant to Alzheimers Helps Inspire New Way…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- Researchers have developed an antibody that can reduce Alzheimer's-like brain damage in lab mice — inspired by the case of one woman with remarkable resistance to…
Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- Not all children diagnosed with autism as toddlers continue to have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school, a new study shows. While some past research…
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Oct. 8, 2023 -- Catching breast cancer early is key to making it easier to treat and survive, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The organization aims to highlight…
Could Living Football Players Be Overdiagnosed for CTE?
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- Former pro football players with symptoms of depression or anxiety are far more likely to receive an unverifiable diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) than players…
1 in 4 Teens With Autism May Be…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- As many as 1 in 4 teens with autism may be undiagnosed, new research suggests. “Autism is much more prevalent than people assume,” said lead…