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December 13, 2024

Cooking oil linked to colon cancer in early study, tied to inflammation

Seed oils — plant-based cooking oils often used in processed, packaged foods — have been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer, according to a new study published in the medical journal Gut.

December 13, 2024

Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50

HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

December 11, 2024

Dementia report reveals 'shocking' signs at age 60 that you'll develop the disease by age 80

A RAND Corporation study pinpointed several unexpected predictors at age 60 that will likely lead to dementia later on. Researcher Peter Hudomiet and expert Dr. Marcie Smith discuss the health implications.

December 11, 2024

Heart failure is reversed with new gene therapy in animal study: ‘Unprecedented recovery’

Heart failure has historically been irreversible, but a new study suggests that could change. At the University of Utah, scientists used a new gene therapy that reversed heart failure in animals.

December 9, 2024

Little-known eating disorder nearly starved a 9-year-old: 'It was tormenting her'

A fourth grader in Los Angeles has gone viral for sharing her experience with an eating disorder called ARFID. Her mom revealed the "frustrating" details of the condition.

December 8, 2024

Study links mental health risks to this toxin for those born in '60s or '70s

A study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that decades of lead exposure has resulted in mental health challenges for generations of Americans.

December 5, 2024

New brain therapy allows paralyzed patients to walk again: 'I feel my legs'

In a Switzerland study, two people with spinal cord injuries received deep brain stimulation therapy and were able to walk without assistance and even climb stairs.

December 4, 2024

Trevor Lawrence needs surgery after illegal hit from Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: report

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will require surgery to repair his an AC joint injury in his left shoulder, according to NFL.com.

December 4, 2024

Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds

Researchers at the University of Iowa found that adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy helped increase survival in pancreatic cancer patients. Study author Dr. Cullen and oncologists discuss.

December 3, 2024

Tiger Woods unsure when he will compete on PGA Tour after latest back procedure: 'I'm still not there'

Tiger Woods is at the Hero World Challenge this week in the Bahamas, but he won't be playing, telling reporters he isn't sure when he'll be back competing on the PGA Tour.