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05 May

Is Kissing a Health Hazard for People With Celiac Disease?

A new study finds celiac patients can safely smooch even though small amounts of gluten may be transferred. A few ounces of water may be the best protection.

02 May

Men Are More Likely Than Women to Get Three Common Diseases, New Study Finds

In many countries, men are at greater risk of being diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes and HIV or AIDS, a new global study finds.

01 May

Young Athletes With ADHD Take Longer to Recover After Concussion

Student athletes with ADHD take longer to return to the classroom and the playing field after suffering a concussion, new study finds.

Second Opinions Don't Significantly Delay Breast Cancer Treatment

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 6, 2025

Second Opinions Don't Significantly Delay Breast Cancer Treatment

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- It’s natural to feel a wave of anxiety following a diagnosis of breast cancer.

But women shouldn’t let worries about delaying treatment deter them from seeking a second opinion on their diagnosis and treatment, researchers say.

Patients who got a second opinion following their init... Full Page

RSV Antibody Treatment Effective For Babies

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 6, 2025

RSV Antibody Treatment Effective For Babies

Newborns can be effectively protected against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection through the use of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody treatment, researchers report.

Babies treated with nirsevimab had an 83% reduced risk of hospitalization due to RSV infection, researchers reported May 1 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Hea... Full Page

Follow-Up Test For High Blood Pressure Condition Not Worthwhile, Researchers Say

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 6, 2025

Follow-Up Test For High Blood Pressure Condition Not Worthwhile, Researchers Say

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A test commonly used to confirm a condition linked to high blood pressure is often inaccurate, causing doctors to skip treatment that might improve patients’ heart health, a new study says.

The test checks for primary aldosteronism, a condition that affects up to 30% of people with high b... Full Page

1 in 10 Doctors is Burned Out

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 6, 2025

1 in 10 Doctors is Burned Out

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Next time you see your family physician or a hospital doctor, be extra kind and patient — they could be on the verge of burning out, a new study warns.

About 10% of internal medicine doctors in the U.S. report a high level of burnout, researchers reported May 5 in the Annals of Intern... Full Page

Nuts, Seeds OK For People With Diverticulitis, Study Says

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 6, 2025

Nuts, Seeds OK For People With Diverticulitis, Study Says

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients with diverticulitis often try to control the digestive condition by cutting nuts, seeds and popcorn out of their daily diet.

But that’s not necessary, a new study has found.

Nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis, according to findings published May 5 in ... Full Page

Cancer Patient Avoided Side Effects With New Advance In Radiation Therapy

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter May 6, 2025

Cancer Patient Avoided Side Effects With New Advance In Radiation Therapy

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Tiffiney Beard expected a rough road ahead after her April 2024 diagnosis with a rare cancer of the salivary glands.

Tumors from adenoid cystic carcinoma target the body’s nerves, so fighting the cancer typically comes with a range of side effects — fatigue, jaw pain, difficulty eat... Full Page

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