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Personalized Cancer Vaccines Showing Promise Against Multiple Tumor Types, New Study Finds
Researchers say administering therapeutic cancer vaccines earlier in treatment may be more effective
Obesity May Trigger Heavier Periods, New Study Finds
Higher body index also linked to increased inflammation in the womb lining and delayed repair, researchers say
1 in 3 COVID-19 Survivors Diagnosed With Psychiatric or Neurological Condition, Study Finds
Anxiety, mood disorders, substance misuse and insomnia are the most common diagnoses following COVID-19, researchers say
Sluggish Coworker? Maybe They 'Pigged Out' Last Night
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2021
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MONDAY, April 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Midnight snacks might feel satisfying in the moment -- but they can also knock people off their game at work the next day, a new study suggests.
The study, which followed nearly 100 employees, found a connecti...
Could Widely Used Blood Pressure Meds Raise Skin Cancer Risk?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2021
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MONDAY, April 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat.
But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications...
Making E-Cigs Cool: Singers, Models in Music Videos Get Teens Vaping
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2021
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DJ Khaled, Halsey and other musicians are selling electronic cigarettes to young people through product placement in music videos that receive hundreds of millions of views, a pair of new studies report.
Overall, music videos identified as featuring e-cigarette product p...
AHA News: Instructed in CPR By 911 Dispatcher, Nebraska Couple Saves 13-Day-Old Son
- American Heart Association News
- April 12, 2021
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During a nightly TV newscast in January, anchor Bill Schammert's voice broke as he described why he'd been off the air for a few days.
It started when his 13-day-old son, Cameron, came down with a case of the sniffles. Just to be on the safe side, the pediatrician sugges...
Antibody Cocktail May Curb Infection in Unvaccinated Who Are Exposed to COVID-19
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- April 12, 2021
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People living with someone who has COVID-19 appear to get powerful protection against infection when they are given Regeneron's antibody cocktail, a new study shows.
The findings suggest that beyond preventing the worst outcomes for coronavirus infection when given ...
Had Facial Fillers? What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2021
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Once you've landed that coveted coronavirus vaccine appointment, you'll likely have to fill out a form on your medical history and whether you're allergic to any of the vaccine's ingredients. But there could be another question waiting for you: Have you ever had dermal filler ...
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Can Take Big Toll on Women's Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- April 12, 2021
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Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis to cope with, and now a new study finds these patients face a much higher risk of depression and other mental health issues.
And the emotional anguish exacted a significant toll: The researchers also found it was associated with an inc...
COVID Vaccines Might Not Protect Certain Cancer Patients
- Steven Reinberg
- April 12, 2021
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People with cancers of the blood, bone marrow or lymph nodes are at an increased risk of not making protective coronavirus antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, a new study warns.
The risk is particularly high for those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The rese...
Is Your Spin Class Music Way Too Loud?
- Robert Preidt
- April 12, 2021
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Turning down the music at your fitness classes won't affect the intensity of your workout, researchers say.
It's common for fitness instructors to crank up the volume -- sometimes to levels loud enough to damage hearing -- because they think it will help students work ha...
COVID Vaccines Trigger Protective Immune Response in Nursing Home Residents: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- April 12, 2021
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Older adults in long-term care develop detectible antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, which may mean it's safe to reopen these facilities, according to a new study.
But because it's unclear how long the antibodies last, researchers from University of Pittsburgh Medica...
Healthy Living Helps Ward Off Deadly Prostate Cancers in Men at High Risk
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2021
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A nutritious diet, regular exercise and other components of a healthy lifestyle may reduce the odds of lethal prostate cancer in men with a high genetic risk for it, researchers report.
"The excess genetic risk of lethal prostate cancer could be offset by adhering to a h...
Urinary Incontinence Surgery Won't Raise a Woman's Cancer Risk
- Robert Preidt
- April 12, 2021
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Women face no increased risk of pelvic cancer -- tumors of the bladder, cervix and ovaries -- if they have surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a new study finds.
Concerns about possible complications and safety issues related to use of surgical mesh -- pa...
Guys, Take the Lead in Self-Checks for Testicular Cancer
- April 11, 2021
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Young men should become familiar with symptoms of testicular cancer and know how to do self-exams, an expert says.
Though testicular cancer accounts for less than 1% of all male cancers in the United States, it typically occurs in men between the ages of 20 and 34. Cure ...
Re-focusing on Getting Fit? Heart Experts Offer These Tips
- April 10, 2021
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Want to get rid of all that weight you put on during the pandemic?
To help out, the American Heart Association (AHA) is launching an initiative called Move More.
One in four U.S. adults is sitting for longer than eight hours each day, which can harm one's mental an...
AHA News: Not Just Bad Shoes and Sore Muscles – She Had Peripheral Artery Disease
- American Heart Association News
- April 9, 2021
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Abigail Dudek celebrated her 40th birthday in Las Vegas a few months ago, grateful to go hiking and cycling without pain for the first time in more than two years.
The problem started in April 2018. As her county's 911 public educator, she spent most the day on her feet ...
Scientists Find Clues to Why AstraZeneca's Vaccine May Cause Clots
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2021
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FRIDAY, April 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors might have figured out why AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine may cause life-threatening blood clots in very rare cases.
The discovery, made in a pair of reports published online Friday in the
Stressed, Exhausted: Frontline Workers Faced Big Mental Strain in Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- April 9, 2021
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Doctors, nurses and other frontline health workers in U.S. emergency departments have struggled with significant mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll reveals.
"As the nation moves into what many believe is a fourth wave of COVID, this study i...
Supply of J&J COVID Vaccine to Drop 86 Percent Next Week
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- April 9, 2021
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In a setback to a national vaccination campaign that was finally gaining ground, the federal government said Thursday that Johnson & Johnson will allocate 86 percent fewer doses of its coronavirus vaccine across the United States next week.
The company delivered the...
Nearly Half of U.S. Veterans Cited 'Personal Growth' During Pandemic: Survey
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2021
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FRIDAY, April 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Could there actually be a mental health upside to the ongoing pandemic?
In a word, yes. At least that's the finding of a new survey, in which roughly four in 10 U.S. military veterans said that the experience ...
Obesity May Help Trigger Heavier Periods: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2021
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FRIDAY, April 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Obese women can be more likely to have heavy monthly periods, and now new research hints at why.
In addition to stirring up inflammation, excess weight may slow down the uterine repair process, U.K. researchers...
