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09 Jan
A small long-term study suggests women who breastfeed are less likely to report depression or anxiety up to 10 years after pregnancy.
08 Jan
A new study links higher intake of some commonly used food preservatives with a modestly higher risk of cancer.
07 Jan
A major update expands guidelines on how women should get screened for cervical cancer — and requires most insurers to cover the full process.
Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter January 10, 2026
Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.
While anybody can be infected, young children and seniors are at risk of becoming very sick, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) warns in its January newsletter News in Health.
Outbreaks of noroviru... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 9, 2026
People who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to gain the weight back, and sooner than many expect, a new study finds.
Researchers reviewed dozens of earlier studies and found that most people returned to their starting weight within about 18 months after stopping GLP-1 drugs.
Those medicat... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 9, 2026
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scaling back several childhood vaccine recommendations, prompting concerns that fewer kids will be protected as a result.
Flu shots, along with vaccines for RSV, COVID-19 and more are now advised mainly for kids who are at high risk of severe illness or after a discussion between... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 9, 2026
Even as violent crime has dropped to historic lows in Chicago, gun violence remains a serious problem in some neighborhoods, especially those facing economic hardship.
A new study suggests one overlooked factor may help explain why: Evictions.
University of Chicago researchers found that neighborhoods with higher eviction rates also ... Full Page
I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter January 9, 2026
Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
The recalled products were sold in California and Nevada and were made between Oct. 10, 2024, and Oct. 10, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio... Full Page
Elizabeth Froelich, BS, Paramedic, Lead Instructor HealthDay Reporter January 9, 2026
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.
More than 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, according to the 2024 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Annual Report, and nationwide, 41.7% of pa... Full Page