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19 Feb

Minority Women Are Less Likely to Receive Prompt Follow-Up Testing After a Suspicious Mammogram

A new study finds women of color are less likely to receive same-day diagnostic imaging or biopsies after an abnormal mammogram finding.

18 Feb

A Good Night’s Sleep Is a Powerful Weapon During Cold and Flu Season

A sleep specialist from the Cleveland Clinic explains why sleep is important to boosting your immunity while common respiratory illnesses surge in the U.S.

17 Feb

Juicing May Harm Your Gut Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds

A new study finds juice cleanses may increase inflammation-linked bacteria in the gut and mouth.

Should Your Teen Receive Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments?

Social media often tempts teenagers with non-surgical ways to improve their appearance, such as laser hair removal, skin and teeth whitening, chemical peels, botox, and face and lip fillers.

And a new poll finds that a substantial number of parents are ready to support their teen’s pursuit of beauty through a trip to a med spa.

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February 20, 2025
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U.S. Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage

U.S. hospitals could face a bed shortage as early as 2032, with occupancy remaining elevated even as the country recovers from the COVID pandemic, a new study suggests.

Average hospital occupancy following the pandemic has been about 75%, researchers found, dividing the average daily number of patients by the number of staffed hospital bed...

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February 20, 2025
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Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children

A radioactive gas could be contributing to asthma among schoolkids, researchers have found.

Children exposed to elevated levels of radon gas tended to have more asthma symptoms, results show.

“Residential radon has not previously been described as an environmental risk factor for asthma,” a team led by Dr. Wanda Phipatana...

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February 20, 2025
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Scientists Have New Theory About Record Heat

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — You aren't imagining it: The cloud cover isn't what it used to be, and scientists say it is helping fuel Earth's hottest temperatures on record.

Global temperatures clocked in at roughly 1.5 degrees Celsius above predindustrial averages in both 2023 and 2024.

While climate exper...

Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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February 19, 2025
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Trump Administration Reverses Plan to End Free COVID Test Program

The Trump administration changed course on Tuesday, deciding to keep the government's free COVID test program running, just minutes before the website, COVIDtests.gov, was set to shut down.

Earlier that day, The Washington Post reported that officials were preparing to end the program and possibly destroy tens of millions of unuse...

India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
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February 19, 2025
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Denied by Insurance? Why Fighting Back Sometimes Works

After three years, $40,000 in medical bills and five insurance denials, April and Justin Beck finally won their battle to get life-changing treatment for their 9-year-old daughter, Emily.

Emily, once an energetic kindergartner in Georgia, began experiencing severe behavior issues after battling COVID in 2021.

Known for her love of re...