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Nebraska First State to Ban Soda, Energy Drinks From SNAP Program
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 — Nebraska is the first state to get federal approval to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as f...
Combinations of Chronic, Physical Illnesses Up the Risk of Subsequent Depression
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 – Certain groups of physical multimorbidity may be associated with a higher risk of subsequent depression, according to a study published online May 13 in Communications ...
Persistent, New Mucus Plugs Associated With Faster Decline in FEV1 in COPD
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 – For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), persistent and newly formed mucus plugs are associated with a faster decrease in forced expiratory volume in...
Recovering From A Heart Attack? Here's What You Shouldn't Do
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Lounging around too much after a heart attack can set you up for another one, a new study says. Within a year of being treated for heart attack symptoms, people who sat around ...
Concussion? When To Start Physical Therapy
TUESDAY, May 20, 2024 — Think you can simply shake off a concussion without any professional help? Think again, a recent study says. People who forego concussion treatment can have lingering a...
Brain Wave Decoder Figures Out How To Cause Movement In Spinal Cord Injuries
MONDAY, May 20, 2025 — A brain wave decoder shows promise in using electrical stimulation to the spine to cue leg movement, researchers say. The decoder could one day help restore mobility in people w...
Recovering From A Heart Attack? Here's What You Shouldn't Do
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Lounging around too much after a heart attack can set you up for another one, a new study says. Within a year of being treated for heart attack symptoms, people who sat around ...
Scientists Find Gene That Helps Explain Why Men Are Taller Than Women
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Men are usually about five inches taller than women, but scientists have long wondered why. Now, a new study points to a possible reason: A gene called SHOX. The study — pub...
Accurate Risk Prediction Model Developed for Pediatric Pneumonia
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 – An accurate risk prediction model has been developed for children younger than 14 years with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study published online in the...
Female PCPs Have Equal/Better Quality Outcomes Than Male PCPs
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 – Female primary care physicians (PCPs) in value-based payment models have equal or better quality outcomes and higher earning than their male counterparts, according to a...
AI Can Help Track MS Progression
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 — Artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect when a person’s multiple sclerosis (MS) has reached an advanced state, a new study says. A newly developed AI correctly judged with ...
Song Lyrics Matter When Managing Your Mood, Study Says
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay New) — Looking for a little uplift from Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” or “Happy” by Pharrell Williams? Or perhaps you’re in a reflective mood and would rather hear “Forev...
Black Patients, Women Face Worse Outcomes, Death In Heart & Blood Vessel Procedures
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 — Women and Black patients are more likely to suffer life-changing complications from advanced heart and blood vessel procedures, a trio of new studies says. Women face a higher r...
New Models Help Docs Distinguish Severe Pneumonia In Children
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 — New predictive models can accurately distinguish mild, moderate and severe pneumonia in children, helping determine which kids need hospitalization or intensive care. Children w...
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office announced Sunday. Doctors found the cancer after Biden r...