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No Evidence Found Linking Sickle Cell Trait With Unexplained Sudden Death

There is no evidence to support physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis or heat injury causing sudden death in individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT), nor is

Metabolic Surgery May Be Beneficial in MASH-Related Cirrhosis, Obesity

For patients with compensated metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)-related cirrhosis and obesity, metabolic surgery is associated with a lowe

FDA Approval Expands Earlier Use of Enhertu for Metastatic Breast Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hormone

Blood Test May Provide New Option for Colorectal Cancer Screening

A blood-based test (Freenome) may provide a new option for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in the average-risk U.S. population, according to a study presented

Large Decrease Seen in Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

There has been a large decrease in antidepressant use during pregnancy and no corresponding increase in psychotherapy claims, according to a research letter pub

Young Adults Are Dying Earlier Than Expected

Young adults keep dying at higher-than-expected rates, falling prey to drug overdose and poor health, a new study says. The death rate among adults 25 to 44 was

F.A.S.T. Acronym Can Speed Bystander Stroke Response

can help bystanders recognize the first signs of stroke and call 911 right away, a new study says. Both F.A.S.T and another acronym, BE-FAST, helped people reme

Lifetime Cancer Risk Might Be Set Before You're Born

A person s lifetime risk of cancer might be partly established before they are even born, a new mouse study says. Researchers identified two distinct genetic st

Cold Water Plunges Might Offer Some Benefit

Cold showers or ice baths have become a trendy way to recuperate after a heavy-duty workout, but do they actually help A new evidence review suggests there s so

Severe Infections Double Risk of Heart Failure

Landing in the hospital with COVID or the flu can put your heart health at dire risk, a new study suggests. Adults hospitalized for a severe infection are more

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