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In the Name of Better Slumber, a Third of American Couples Choose ‘Sleep Divorce’

THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More than one-third of coupled Americans who want better sleep are opting for a “sleep divorce.” They’re not actually divorcing, but sleeping in another room so that they each sleep better. “We know that poo…

Could ‘Produce Prescriptions’ Save $40 Billion in Medical Bills Among Those With Diabetes? Study Says Yes

THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A bunch of healthy fruits and vegetables could be just what the doctor ordered.Nonprofit groups and public health agencies have experimented with the idea of a produce prescription over the years. Now, a new…

New Type of Treatment Tackles Tough-to-Treat Prostate Cancer

THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A preclinical study offers a potential new therapy for treatment-resistant prostate cancer, offering new hope for men with the disease.The study used the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, administered orally, to …

Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report

THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The cleanup of industrial chemicals following a freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, early this year released high levels of some dangerous gases, including acrolein, investigators say.The Norfo…

Targeted Treatment Shrinks Rare Brain Tumors in Small Study

THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A targeted treatment has had unprecedented success in shrinking a rare brain tumor, according to clinical trial results.These tumors are papillary craniopharyngiomas (PCPs), and the drug combo is called vemu…

Overall Incidence Rate of Pediatric Cancer Increased From 2003 to 2019

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The overall incidence rate of pediatric cancer increased on average from 2003 to 2019, peaking in 2016, according to a study published online July 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.David A….

Study Links Greater Number of Chronic Pain Sites to Risk for Dementia

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A greater number of chronic pain sites is associated with an increased risk for incident all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease, according to a study recently published in BMC Medicine.Jing Tian, from the…

Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents Increased During Pandemic

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The incidence rates of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents increased after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a review published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.Daniel D’Souza, fro…

EPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. federal officials took a big step toward protecting children from a contaminant blamed for irreversible health effects, proposing tougher standards for removing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings a…