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19 Jun

The Best Non-Drug Treatments for Knee Arthritis

In a new study, knee braces, water therapy and exercise topped the list of effective, non-drug treatments for knee osteoarthritis.

18 Jun

Marijuana Use May Double the Risk of Dying From Heart Disease, New Study Finds

A major analysis of data from 24 studies involving more than 200 million people finds those who used marijuana had significantly higher odds of acute coronary syndrome, stroke and death from heart disease.

17 Jun

Psychedelic Compound Found in Magic Mushrooms May Ease Severe Depression in Cancer Patients

A new study finds a single dose of psilocybin provides long-term relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety in cancer patients.

Drinking Coffee May Help You Live Longer — But Skip the Extra Sugar

THURSDAY, June 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Drinking a cup or two of coffee every day may help you live longer — but only if you skip the heavy cream and sugar, new research suggests.

The research, published recently in The Journal of Nutrition, found that black coffee or coffee with just a little sugar and saturated fa...

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An ER Doctor's Guide to Staying Safe in Summer Heat

THURSDAY, June 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As summer temperatures rise, a Houston emergency room doctor is sharing important tips to help folks stay safe while outdoors.

Dr. Neil Gandhi, an emergency medicine physician with Houston Methodist, says a mix of heat, humidity and extreme weather makes it especially important to be prepare...

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June 19, 2025
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How Wildfires Might Increase Risk Of Flu, COVID-19

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wildfires might inadvertently increase the risk of flu and COVID-19 outbreaks, a new study argues.

Sky-choking wildfire smoke tends to drive people indoors, and infectious diseases are more likely to spread among those packed into enclosed spaces, researchers reported today in the journal <...

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June 18, 2025
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Braces Top Best Therapies For Knee Arthritis

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Throbbing, swollen knees hobble many seniors, but there are many solid means of treating knee arthritis that don’t involve meds, a new evidence review says.

Knee braces, water therapy and exercise all effectively ease the ache of wear-and-tear knee arthritis, researchers reported toda...

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June 18, 2025
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CDC Vaccine Expert Resigns After RFK Jr. Cuts Advisers

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A senior scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has resigned, warning that changes in leadership may weaken the country’s vaccine program.

Dr. Fiona Havers, who led the CDC’s tracking of hospitalizations from COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytia...

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Kraft Heinz To Remove Artificial Dyes From Products by 2027

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — One of the nation’s largest food companies is planning a big change to its ingredients list.

Kraft Heinz said it will stop using artificial dyes in all U.S. products by the end of 2027. The company also said it won’t use any synthetic colors in new products going forward, Th...

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