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Have you ever wondered if Parkinson’s symptoms could one day be treated without brain surgery? A new study published in eBioMedicine is exploring a noninvasive deep brain stimulation technique that may help people with Parkinson’s disease without the need for implanted electrodes. Discover how this breakthrough could change the future of treatment.

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New Brain Stimulation Technique Improves Parkinson's Symptoms Without Surgery

People with Parkinson’s disease might find relief through a new deep brain stimulation technique that doesn’t require surgery, a new study says.One of the most effective treatments for advanced Parkinson’s involves surgery to implant electrodes into the brain, which deliv...

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Do you think kids get enough time to just play and recharge during the school day? The American Academy of Pediatrics says recess isn’t just a break, it’s an important part of children’s learning, health, and development. Discover why experts believe daily recess may be more essential than ever.

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School Recess Key To Learning, Says The American Academy of Pediatrics

Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy statement released May 11 from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).Not all students have daily recess at school, but such...

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Do you find yourself eating out more often because it’s quicker and easier than cooking at home? Researchers presenting at the European Association for the Study of Obesity found that regularly eating restaurant and fast food meals is strongly linked to excess weight around the world. Discover how dining habits may be impacting long-term health more than you think.

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Eating Out Linked To Obesity Risk Worldwide

Eating out at restaurants and fast food joints is fueling the global obesity epidemic, a new study says.Eating out versus preparing food at home is consistently linked to excess weight, both in wealthy and poorer nations, researchers are reporting at an ongoing meeting of the European Asso...

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Have you noticed changes in your health as you approach menopause and wondered if they could affect your heart? A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that women in perimenopause may face a higher risk of cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart health concerns. Discover why this stage of life may play a bigger role in heart health than many realize.

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Perimenopausal Women Face Greater Heart Risk, Study Finds

Women entering menopause are twice as likely to have lower heart health scores than those still having regular periods, a new study says.Perimenopausal women are mor...

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Have you ever wondered if after-school sports help kids beyond just staying active? A study published in Exercise, Sport, and Movement found that children involved in after-school sports showed benefits in mental health, brain function, and physical fitness. Discover why these activities may be more important than many parents realize.

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After-School Sports An Overall Boon To Children And Teens, Study Shows

Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says.Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers reported in the journal

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Do you ever look back on past mistakes and wish you had done things differently? A new study in Emotion found that while people of all ages have regrets, older adults tend to feel less frustration about them over time. Discover what researchers learned about regret, aging, and emotional well-being.

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Older Adults Have Fewer Regrets, Study Says

Feeling regretful over something in your past?Odds are those feelings will fade over time, a new study says.Older adults experience less frustration when they think about past mistakes and missed chances, even though they tend to have about the same number of regrets as younger folk...

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Do you ever wonder if simple foods you eat every day could help protect your heart? A new study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health found that foods like beans, lentils, and tofu may help lower the risk of high blood pressure. Discover how small changes to your diet could make a big impact on your health.

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Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure

Everyday foods like beans, lentils and tofu may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure.In a new study — published May 7 in

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If your child had a peanut allergy, would you be willing to try early exposure therapy to help reduce the risk? Discover how this approach could change the future of allergy prevention.

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Exposure Therapy Can Successfully Ease Peanut Allergies

Exposure therapy can successfully protect preschool children from peanut allergies, a new study says.Children ages 1 to 3 fed small amounts of peanut daily slowly became accustomed to them, resea...

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Have you ever wondered if your brain can still hear or process things while you’re under anesthesia Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine discovered that the brain may continue processing language even during general anesthesia. Find out why this surprising discovery is changing what scientists thought they knew about the unconscious mind.

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New Study Suggests The Brain Can Continue Learning While In An Unconscious State

A new study is challenging what we know about the unconscious brain.Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found the brain may continue processing language — even under general anesthesia.

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Have you ever wondered if something as simple as walking could help you recover faster after surgery? New research in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that every extra 1,000 steps taken after surgery may lower the risk of complications. Discover how small daily movements could make a big difference in recovery.

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Every 1,000 Steps After Surgery Cuts Complication Risk, Study Finds

People recovering from surgery have an easy way to boost their odds of a successful recuperation — take a stroll.Every extra 1,000 steps a patient takes daily after surgery lowers their odds of complications, researchers reported May 6 in the

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Could the medication you take for migraines also help protect your vision? A new study in Neurology found that people taking CGRP inhibitors for migraines had a lower risk of developing glaucoma. Discover how these medications may offer benefits beyond headache relief.

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Class of Migraine Drug Has Added Benefit: Reduced Glaucoma Risk

A class of drugs taken to prevent migraines might help people avoid glaucoma as well, a new study says.People taking CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) inhibitors had a 25% lower risk of developing

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Do you or someone you know deal with migraines that just won’t let up? A major review in Annals of Internal Medicine analyzed dozens of clinical trials to identify the most effective treatments for chronic migraine. Discover which options may finally bring relief.

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Newer Migraine Drugs Reduce Headache Days With Fewer Side Effects

Chronic migraine can be difficult to treat -- but new research is helping identify the most effective options.In a large new review, published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed 43 cl...

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Do you ever struggle to put your feelings into words, especially when you’re dealing with pain?
A study in Health Psychology found that people who have difficulty identifying and expressing emotions may experience more disruption from chronic pain. Discover how emotional awareness could play a bigger role in managing pain than you think.

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Understanding Emotions Could Be Key To Quelling Chronic Pain

People who struggle to understand their own emotions are more likely to have chronic pain disrupt their daily life, a new study says.People with alexithymia -- difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions -- tend to have greater psychological distress related to chronic pain, researchers...

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Have you ever wondered how soon it’s safe to exercise after a major surgery like breast cancer treatment?
Experts from Allegheny Health Network are rethinking traditional guidelines around exercise and weight lifting after breast cancer surgery. Discover what this could mean for recovery and getting back to strength safely.

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High-Intensity Exercise After Breast Cancer Surgery Helps Speed Recovery

After breast cancer surgery, many women are told to limit how much — and how soon — they exercise.

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Have you ever wondered how someone relearns to speak after a stroke? New research suggests that a stroke survivor’s senses may play just as important a role as muscle control in regaining speech. Discover how this new understanding could change the way recovery is approached.

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Senses, Not Muscles, Key to Speech Recovery After Stroke

A stroke victim’s senses might matter as much as their muscles as they work to relearn how to talk, a new study says.Previously, experts thought that...

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Have you ever wondered if getting screened for dementia could cause more stress than it’s worth? A large clinical trial shows that concerns about anxiety or family stress shouldn’t stop seniors from early screening, which can help with planning and care decisions. Find out why early detection may be more helpful than harmful.

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Dementia Screening Safe For Families, Trial Finds

Screening for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can give seniors and their families advance warning to plan and prepare for oncoming decline.But there’s also concern that a positive screening result might stress a family out, with adult children anxious over their role as caregi...

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Do you ever feel like that extra hour of evening daylight actually makes you more active? New research using data from Fitbit suggests daylight saving time may not boost daily activity as much as we think. Find out why that extra sunshine might not be making a difference after all.

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Daylight Saving Time Fails to Boost Daily Steps, Study Finds

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Daylight saving time is thought to promote more outdoor activity by giving people an extra hour of sunshine in the evening prior to dusk.But a new study says that’s just not so.There’s no appreciable difference in peo...

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Have you ever imagined what it would be like to hear for the very first time? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first gene therapy for a rare form of inherited deafness, offering a potentially permanent solution for affected children. Discover how this breakthrough could change lives forever.

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Do you grab any olive oil at the store or does it really matter which one you choose? New research from Universitat Rovira i Virgili suggests that extra virgin olive oil may benefit both gut and brain health, while refined versions don’t offer the same perks. Find out why your choice of olive oil could make a bigger difference than you think.

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Why Pricier Olive Oil May Be Better For Your Brain

When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. Extra virgin olive oil — the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet — has benefits for your belly and your brain, new research shows. Refined olive oil, which is generally cheaper to buy, does not.