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U.S. Overdose Deaths Fell 17% in Just One Year

In news that suggest the U.S. opioid epidemic may be easing, drug overdose deaths fell 17 between July 2023 and July 2024. Per new data released Wednesday by th

2004 to 2021 Saw Increase in Distant-Stage Breast Cancer Incidence

During 2004 to 2021, there was an increase in distant-stage breast cancer incidence rates at presentation, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in Radi

Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Effective for Alopecia in Breast Cancer

Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) is effective for alopecia in patients with breast cancer, according to a letter to the editor published online Dec. 3 in the Jour

Global Incidence, Prevalence High for Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Infections

The incidence and prevalence of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 infections are high worldwide, contributing to the burden of genital ulcer disea

Too Much Screen Time Harms Preschoolers' Sleep, Behavior

Too much screen time can sabotage preschoolers sleep, potentially turning them into terrors around the house, a new study warns. Bad sleep can exacerbate childr

SABCS: Imlunestrant Tied to Improved PFS for ER-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With ESR1 Mutations

For patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer, imlunestrant leads to signif

Model Including Polygenic Risk, Polysocial Score Improves CHD Risk Prediction

A prediction model incorporating a polygenic risk score (PRS) and polysocial score (PSS), including social determinants of health and lifestyle-psychological fa

Too Many U.S. Babies Still Sleep in Positions That Raise SIDS Risk

Despite decades of campaigns highlighting the baby on back recommendation for safe infant sleep, 12 of 4-month-old babies in the United States are still put to

Blood Pressure Ups & Downs May Harm Seniors' Thinking

it can also keep your brain sharp as you age. A new study published Dec. 11 in the journal Neurology shows that seniors whose blood pressure spikes and drops ov

Blood Test Might Help Doctors Spot Multiple Diseases

A blood draw is a typical part of a person s regular check-up. But that blood sample might hold a lot more useful information about a person s health than docto

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