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28 Aug
Inhaler Overuse Linked to Heart Risks in Asthma and COPD Patients
Researchers found frequent use of rescue inhalers was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death in people with asthma or COPD.
27 Aug
Are Scented Cleaners Creating Indoor Air Pollution?
A new study finds fragrances in both conventional and botanical cleaning products can react with ozone in indoor air, quickly forming millions of nanoparticles that can travel deep into the lungs if inhaled.
25 Aug
Chemotherapy-Free Treatment Shows Promise for Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
In a small new study, a chemo-free regimen of four targeted therapies benefited 97% of women with HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized the first wearable sensor that continuously tracks ketones — chemicals the body makes when it burns fat inste...
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Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but for their heart.
It's estimated nearly 1 in 5 asthma patients and 1 in 3 COPD patients overuse these products.
Researchers analyzed real-world health data f...
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Your Parents' Age Might Improve Your Health Outlook, Study Says
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says.
They tend to live longer and have substantially lower risks of heart disease and high blood pressure, researchers reported Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open
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A Doctor's Take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The Key Differences and How to Protect Yourself
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern.
Pathogens like Cyclospora and Salmonella each bring their own...
- Dr. Jillian Foglesong Stabile HealthDay Reporter
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Hormone Therapy Might Lower Dementia Risk Among Women
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says.
Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
The benefi...
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Sticking To BP Meds Lowers Heart Risk, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won’t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says.
Regularly missing doses not only blunts the effectiveness of blood pressure drugs, but also increases risk of stroke or heart attack, researche...
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