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Lower Fiber Intake Tied to Higher Risk for Later Inflammatory Bowel Disease

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.Minzi Deng,…

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What Causes Breast Cancer? Causes, Risk Factors to Know

If you’re a woman who has just received a breast cancer diagnosis, there is no doubt that this is a scary time. And it’s only natural that you have questions.How did I get it? What are the causes of breast cancer?Here, experts address the crucial ques…

Lawsuit Against Makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro Claim Meds Caused ‘Stomach Paralysis’

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of two type 2 diabetes drugs used off-label for obesity, saying they failed to adequately warn about the risk of severe stomach problems.The lawsuit seeks “very significa…

Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women’s Aging Brains

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.In a sma…

Golfers, Don’t Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably incre…

COVID Pandemic Might Have Pushed More Girls Into Early Puberty

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More girls started puberty before age 8 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon called precocious puberty, researchers say.The reasons include potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less …

Taking Kratom Claimed Her Son’s Life. Now She and Others Are Warning of the Dangers

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — J.D. Butler was planning a future with his girlfriend at his favorite New York City restaurant when that future came to a sudden, crushing halt.“They were planning on when she was moving in and arranging floo…

Researchers Explore New Nonaddictive Means of Fighting Pain

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research shows that an experimental drug fine-tuned to a specific pain pathway can ease post-surgery aches, a finding that may eventually offer an alternative to highly addictive opioids.The pill, known f…

Moderna or Pfizer? One COVID Shot May Be Safer for Older Adults

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe and highly effective, new research finds the Moderna shot has been the safest and most effective for seniors. “The results of this study…