FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of desperate cancer survivors are turning to crowdfunding to help pay for their treatment and living expenses, a new study says. However, only 1 in 9 campaigns reached their fundraising goals, calling into question how much help they really provided,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — One of humanity’s most common viruses is behind the autoimmune disorder known as lupus, according to a new study. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) resides silently in the bodies of 19 out of 20 Americans, most commonly causing mononucleosis among teens and young adults, researchersContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Radiation therapy is a highly effective way to treat cancers, but only if patients make it to their regular treatment sessions. Unfortunately, as many as 1 out of 5 U.S. cancer patients miss two or more of their recommended radiation appointments, increasing theirContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pancreatic cancer is known as a silent killer, showing few symptoms until it reaches its deadly final stages. But researchers think they’ve found a warning sign that could help detect pancreatic cancers at an earlier, more treatable stage. Enlargement of the pancreatic ductContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to avoid migraines? Stick to your boring routine, a new study suggests. Any major disruption to a person’s daily routine — called a “surprisal” event — is strongly linked to a higher risk of a migraine attack within the next 12 toContinue Reading
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THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a regular runner, logging miles on little sleep might be doing more harm than you think. A new study found that runners who slept poorly were nearly twice as likely to get hurt. The study, published in the journal Applied Sciences,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new pill from Merck could change how millions of people treat high cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks and strokes without the need for injections. The drug, called enlicitide, slashes levels of harmful LDL cholesterol by up to 60%, similar to injectableContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Black adults living in food deserts can beat high blood pressure, with a little help. Folks living in an area with few grocery stores had a greater reduction in blood pressure if they participated in a program that home-delivered healthy eats, researchers recentlyContinue Reading