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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new brain imaging study has concluded that autism likely isn’t caused by faulty connections to the amygdala. A prevailing hypothesis of autism spectrum disorder has held that people with the condition have poorer neural connections in certain brain regions, including the amygdala.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The booming popularity of the weight-loss drug semaglutide has prompted increasing concerns about potential side effects from taking Ozempic or Wegovy. But a new study rules out one possible problem — using semaglutide does not increase a person’s risk of depression or suicide,Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — New England is on alert following one death and a handful of infections of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. A New Hampshire resident died after contracting EEE, which is spread by mosquito bites, according to a release issued in late August from theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping. “In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, and young people may be reaching for vapes as a copingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Folks taking weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound might think they’ve found a shortcut to better health. But they still need to eat a high-quality diet if they want to maintain their well-being while they shed pounds, says a doctor with the UniversityContinue Reading
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TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — An experimental “smart mask” can check a person’s breath to check their health, researchers report. Fitted with biosensors, the simple paper mask could be used to track respiratory ailments, kidney disease and a number of other health problems, according to a study publishedContinue Reading
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TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Brain tumors in young children are rare, but those who survive them can lag in school for years afterwards, new research shows. For those families that can afford it, intervening when kids are still in the preschool years might help them perform betterContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Could a simple blood test help predict a woman’s three-decade risk of heart disease? Yes, claims new research that found women with high levels of three specific blood markers had a greater than threefold increased risk for heart disease within 30 years, comparedContinue Reading
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MONDAY, Sept. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Hospitals see more admissions for heart attacks in the days after cold weather sets in, new research shows. “Individuals may be particularly vulnerable to acute cardiac events during periods of cold stress,” said study lead author Wenli Ni, a postdoctoral research fellow atContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Endometriosis can be a painful, debilitating condition for many women, but new research suggests even more serious consequences: higher odds for heart attacks or strokes. Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue that normally grows on the inside of the organ grows outside of itContinue Reading