Doubting Your Doubts May Help You Stick to Big Life Goals, Research Shows

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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When people start doubting whether they can reach an important life goal, it often feels like a sign to give up. 

But a new study suggests questioning those doubts can actually strengthen commitment.

The research — led by Patrick Carroll, a psychology pr...

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Raw Oysters Sickens 64 in 22 States

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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Health officials are warning seafood lovers to think twice before eating raw oysters amid a salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in more than 20 states.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said 64 people have been infected with a rare strain...

Passengers' Brain Signals May Help Self-Driving Cars Make Safer Choices

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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Cars from companies like Tesla already promise hands-free driving, but recent crashes show that today’s self-driving systems can still struggle in risky, fast-changing situations.

Now, researchers say the next safety upgrade may come from an unexpected source: The ...

Head Injuries Linked To Suicide Risk, Researchers Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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A serious knock on the noggin might substantially increase a person’s risk of suicide, a new study says.

People who’ve sustained a head injury are 21% more likely to attempt suicide than those without such an injury, researchers recently reported in the journ...

Early IBD Linked To Changes In Gut Bacteria, Evidence Shows

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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Early changes in a person's gut bacteria might herald the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new evidence review has found.

This finding could help doctors diagnose IBD earlier, and, researchers added, potentially fuel efforts to find new treatments for the con...

Where A Senior Lives Can Hinder Their Recovery From A Broken Hip, Experts Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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Where a senior resides might factor into whether they lose their independence to a broken hip, a new study says.

Elderly folks are less able to return home following a fall-related hip fracture if they live in a poorer neighborhood, researchers found.

Seniors livin...

Visiting Abroad In The Coming Year? Antibiotics Becoming Less Effective Against Traveler's Diarrhea, Study Warns

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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Planning some international travel as one of your New Year’s resolutions?

Then be forewarned: Traveler’s diarrhea is becoming harder to treat.

The antibiotics typically used to treat traveler’s diarrhea are becoming less effective, researchers rec...

Gestational Diabetes Increasing Steadily In The U.S.

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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Gestational diabetes rose every single year in the United States since 2016, putting both mother and baby at risk during these pregnancies, a new study says.

The condition increased by 36% between 2016 and 2024, increasing from 58 to 79 cases for every 1,000 births, rese...

Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Treatments and How to Reduce Stigma

• Shagun Bindlish, MD, FACP, FOMA, DABOM, DACLM HealthDay Reporter
• December 30, 2025
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While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.

Childhood obesity reflects our modern environment of ultra-processed foods, digital devices and psychological stressors.

To address childhood ...

Singer Barry Manilow Announces Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 29, 2025
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Barry Manilow, the singer behind hits like "Copacabana," "Can’t Smile Without You" and "Mandy," announced that he has lung cancer and is postponing upcoming concerts to undergo surgery.

Manilow, 82, shared the news in a post on Instagram last week. He said the canc...

Aetna to Cover Fertility Care for Same-Sex Couples Nationwide

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 29, 2025
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For years, many same-sex couples have had to pay tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket to try to have children, even when their insurance covered fertility care for straight couples.

That’s now set to change.

In a landmark legal settlement approved last ...

Officials Declare 99 Wisconsin City Schools Safe After Major Lead Cleanup

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 29, 2025
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Officials say nearly 100 public schools in Wisconsin’s largest city are now safe after months of urgent repairs to fix lead paint hazards found earlier this year.

The work wrapped up about two weeks ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline, even after the city of Milwaukee temp...

American Academy of Pediatrics Sues Feds Over Millions in Lost Child Health Funding

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 29, 2025
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), seeking to stop nearly $12 million in federal funding cuts that it says put children’s health programs at risk.

The AAP says the government abruptly cut severa...

Video Games An Effective Stress Reliever For Young Adults

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 29, 2025
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Did a younger sibling or cousin get a Nintendo Switch 2 for Christmas this year?

Young adults feeling stressed or burned out might want to hop on and play a few rounds, a new study says.

Popular video games like those in the Super Mario Bros. or Yoshi series can of...

CBD No Good For Pain Relief, Experts Conclude

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 29, 2025
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CBD and other cannabis derivatives are a bust when it comes to pain relief, a new evidence review has concluded.

Products containing mainly or only cannabidiol (CBD) demonstrated almost no ability to manage a person’s pain, according to a review of recent clinical ...

Money Worries Speed Up Heart Aging, Increase Risk Of Death

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 29, 2025
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Fretting over making ends meet ages your heart just as much as classic risk factors for heart disease, a new Mayo Clinic study says.

Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging, researchers reported in the journal Mayo Cl...