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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Living Smarter After a Cancer Diagnosis

Kate, who is 44, talked about how she changed her habits two years after learning she had cancer. She said that since the diagnosis, she has cut back on alcohol. At a London bar, when offered a drink, she declined and explained that she is now very careful about what she drinks. Experts say

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Kid Kids and the Quiet Fight of Drug Tapering

A recent look back at a decade of hospital records shows how cutting down pain‑relief medicines in children can trigger a shaky reaction. Researchers sifted through data from 2012 to 2022 at one pediatric center, focusing on kids who had breathing trouble called bronchiolitis. They watched how lower

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Epicardial Pulse‑Field Breaks Bachmann’s Bundle Heartbeats

A new technique uses short bursts of electric energy to stop abnormal heart rhythms that start in a specific area called Bachmann’s bundle. Doctors first locate the problem spot from outside the heart, then deliver a pulsed‑field shock that destroys only the faulty cells. This method works without d

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Colon Cancer in Young People: New Clues About Stiff Tissues

The death of a well‑known actor at 48 from colon cancer has highlighted a worrying rise in the disease among people under 50. Researchers at two Texas universities have found that tumors in younger patients grow in tissues that feel firmer than normal. This stiffness is linked to changes in collagen

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Kidney Transplants and HIV: What the Numbers Show

People living with HIV often face a higher chance of their new kidney being rejected, yet scientists have not fully figured out why. One theory points to the hidden HIV viruses that linger in the body, called the latent viral reservoir (LVR). These dormant copies could disrupt the immune system and

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Drip Deals: Are IV Vitamins a Smart Choice?

People are lining up at colorful “drip bars” across the state, paying $200 to $600 for vitamin infusions that promise quick recovery from a hangover, clearer skin, or better focus. A 34‑year‑old lawyer who usually caught two colds a year says the experience helped him stop getting sick altogether. T

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Early Weight Rise in Children with CAH May Signal Future Health Risks

Children who grow up with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) caused by a 21‑hydroxylase enzyme problem often show changes in body weight that differ from their peers. Scientists track a key moment called adiposity rebound, when the body mass index (BMI) stops falling and begins to climb again a

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Prenatal Health: How Group Sessions Boost Fruit and Veggie Use

Pregnant Hispanic/Latino women were asked to join a program that helps keep their weight healthy. The study wanted to see if the way the sessions were run—either in a small group or one‑on‑one—and the type of advice given mattered for how many people actually used their vouchers to buy fruit and veg

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Heartburn Revisited: What Really Causes the Burning Feel

Heartburn is common, but many people still think it’s just too much stomach acid. In reality, the problem is often a mix of diet, weight, and how our bodies digest food. People who feel the burn after meals usually turn to antacids for a quick fix, but these pills can mask deeper issues. Recent s

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Measles Watch in South Carolina: A Tight‑Knit Response

South Carolina’s health officials keep a close eye on measles even as the number of new cases falls. They are double‑checking every suspected case, especially with spring break on the horizon and the risk of a new spike. The current outbreak is the biggest in the state since 2000, and it rivals the

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