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Sitting Too Long Increases Alzheimer’s Risk Even If You Exercise
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FDA Gives Full OK to Novavax COVID Shot for High-Risk Groups
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, but only for certain people.
The vaccine is now approved for adults ages 65 and older, or for people ages 12 to 64 who have at least one health condition that puts them at higher risk of s...
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Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office announced Sunday.
Doctors found the cancer after Biden reported urinary symptoms. Testing showed a small nodule on his prostate.
His medical team said the cancer has ...
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New Models Help Docs Distinguish Severe Pneumonia In Children
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New predictive models can accurately distinguish mild, moderate and severe pneumonia in children, helping determine which kids need hospitalization or intensive care.
Children with a runny nose and congestion are 41% less likely to be suffering from moderate or severe pneumonia, researchers fou...
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Doctors Perform First-Ever Human Bladder Transplant in U.S.
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Doctors in Southern California have performed the first human bladder transplant, offering new hope to people with serious bladder problems.
The surgery was done earlier this month by two doctors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (US...
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GLP-1 Drugs Appear To Lower Cancer Risk
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cutting-edge GLP-1 weight-loss drugs appear to help lower cancer risk even beyond the benefits from dropping excess pounds, a new study says.
First-generation GLP-1 drugs like liraglutide (Saxenda) and exenatide (Byetta) were associated with a 41% lower risk of obesity-related cancers, compared...
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Couch Potatoes Have Greater Risk Of Brain Decline, Even If They Exercise
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Couch potatoes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even if they set aside time to work out each day, a new study says.
People who spent more time sitting around were more likely to experience cognitive decline and brain degeneration, no matter how much they exercised, research...
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