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Service dogs may reduce seizures in people with epilepsy
A group of 25 study participants had an average 31% fewer seizures after months of owning a service dog trained…
Trouble with spatial navigation could be sign of Alzheimer’s
A new study found that troubles with direction and moving through complicated spaces may be a harbinger of…
Ultra-processed food linked to 32 different illnesses
Ultra-processed foods are strongly tied to risk with early death, heart disease, cancer, mental health…
Report: Second type of prostate cancer identified by AI
CT scan of prostate cancer. Photo by Mads Ryø Jochumsen/Wikimedia Commons Research by two British…
Mpox outbreak slowed because of behavior changes, not vaccine
Just a few months after first being reported in the population, the spread of mpox began to slow, even though…
FDA confirms toxic applesauce contaminant was lead chromate
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has determined that the contamination in recalled applesauce…
Amid bankruptcy, opioid maker Endo agrees to settlement over mislabeling claims
The criminal case against Endo Health Solutions alleged that certain sales representatives touted the drug…
Alcohol-related deaths rise sharply in U.S., hitting women hardest
During 2020 and 2021, an average of 488 Americans died each day from excessive drinking, a CDC report said.…
Long COVID may trigger cognitive declines
A recent study found that those with long COVID scored 6 IQ points lower than people who had never been…
CDC recommends seniors get another COVID-19 vaccine shot
An expert panel on Wednesday recommended seniors 65 years of age and older receive an additional shot of the…