Background AI Scribe Can Help Doctors During Patient Visits

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 4, 2025
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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that "eavesdrop" on patient visits can significantly cut down on doctors’ paperwork burden, a new study says.

Doctors using a AI scribe software to help document office visits cut their paperwork time by nearly 10%, researchers re...

Should You Know Whether You Have Dense Breasts? Maybe Not, Experts Argue

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 4, 2025
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American women are notified if a mammogram reveals they have dense breasts, which can hamper the accuracy of breast cancer screening.

But this knowledge might be more trouble than it’s worth, a new study argues.

The news can spark fear and uncertainty, rathe...

U.S. Skips World AIDS Day for the First Time in 37 Years

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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For the first time in more than three decades, the United States did not take part in World AIDS Day on December 1, a major change from past years when the day was used to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and honor the millions of people lost to the disease.

World AIDS Day...

Chikungunya and Dengue Outbreak in Cuba Has Left 33 Dead, Officials Say

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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A severe mosquito-borne virus outbreak in Cuba has led to dozens of deaths since midsummer, including many young children, health officials there have reported.

Cuba’s deputy health minister, Carilda Peña, said on state TV that 33 people have died from chiku...

Shingles Vaccine May Help Slow Dementia, New Study Finds

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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A routine shingles shot may do more than prevent a painful rash. It could also support long-term brain health, new research shows.

In a study published Dec. 2 in the journal Cell, Stanford University researchers found that adults who received the shingles vaccin...

White House Says Trump’s Imaging Looks Normal; Doctors Question the Testing

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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The White House released new medical information about President Donald Trump on Monday, saying recent imaging tests showed he is in “excellent overall health.”

But some medical experts say the notice raised more questions than answers.

In a short memo...

A Common Scan Can Prevent Face Damage From Cosmetic Fillers

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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Cosmetic fillers are meant to enhance a person’s beauty, but can cause damage and deformity if applied incorrectly.

However, ultrasound scans can help doctors prevent these ugly side effects by precisely guiding treatment to dissolve poorly placed fillers that are ...

Hallucinogens Linked To Mania, Bipolar Disorder

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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A bad psychedelic trip might have long-term consequences for a person’s mood, researchers say.

Folks who land in the hospital due to hallucinogens are six times more likely to be diagnosed with mania within a few years, according to results published Dec. 2 in the ...

Body Shaming, Outdated Ideals Increase Injury Risk Among Female Athletes, Olympics Committee Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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Sports injuries among female athletes can be reduced by creating a safe, supportive environment for training and competition, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) panel has concluded.

Among many other physical safety recommendations, an environment free of body shami...

Asthma More Common Among Kids Whose Moms Have Eating Disorders

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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Women with an eating disorder are more likely to have children who suffer from asthma and wheezing, a new study says.

Eating disorders are associated with a 26% increased risk of school-age asthma and a 25% higher risk of preschool wheeze, researchers reported Dec. 2 in ...

Common Painkillers Trick Doctors Into Misdiagnosing Heart Failure, Study Warns

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 3, 2025
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A painkiller alternative to opioids could be tricking doctors into misdiagnosing heart failure, a new study warns.

Drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin are frequently prescribed to treat nerve pain, researchers said.

But a side effect of these drugs is fluid retent...

Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Cancer?

• Richard Wender, MD, Professor and Chair, Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine and Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance HealthDay Reporters
• December 3, 2025
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Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty.

Although hemorrhoids are usually harmless, some worry that they may be a sign of cancer. While certain symptoms of hemorrhoids, colorectal cancer, and anal c...

Small Trial Shows Patients Controlled HIV Without Daily Meds For Months

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 2, 2025
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A small but closely watched study is giving researchers new optimism in the search for long-term HIV control, and possibly a cure.

For the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study, 10 people living with HIV took a mix of experimental immunotherapies, includin...

FDA Memo Claims COVID Vaccine Tied to 10 Child Deaths

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 2, 2025
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A confidential internal memo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is creating new controversy around vaccine safety after an agency official said the COVID-19 vaccine may have played a role in the deaths of at least 10 children.

The memo, which was obtained b...