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COVID Vaccines Reduce Risk of Heart Failure, Clots
- This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient's Life
March 18, 2024 — His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer patients, meaning he might qualify for a cutting-edge immunotherapy.
- The Next Gen of Smart Pills Will Transform Personalized Care
March 18, 2024 — From detecting overdoses in real-time to assuring family members that their loved ones are taking their meds, the capabilities of imminent smart pills could be game-changing.
- Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini Season
March 15, 2024 — With summer months approaching – and pressures that come with showing more skin – more and more young adults are looking to GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, to get prepped for “swimsuit season.” But experts say there are critical things to consider before reaching for such medications, particularly for those struggling with body image issues.
- Long COVID Symptoms Among Americans on the Rise
March 15, 2024 — Symptoms of long COVID are becoming more common among Americans, according to a new CDC survey.
- Playing with Dogs Helps People Concentrate and Relax, Study Says
March 14, 2024 — The study found that walking a dog relaxes people; brushing the dog improves concentration; and playing with the pooch does both.
- New Blood Test for Colon Cancer Highly Accurate in Trial
March 14, 2024 — A simple blood test to detect colorectal cancer showed promising results in a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- Measles Control So Far in 2024: ‘Not Off to a Great Start’
March 14, 2024 — Just over 2 months into 2024, the CDC has already reported 45 cases of measles in 17 jurisdictions across the United States. Here's what to know.
- Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Women
March 14, 2024 — Her doctor did an individual risk assessment, finding Munn’s lifetime risk was 37%, considered very high, and referred her to more extensive testing, which detected cancer in both breasts.
- Maternal Mortality Still High, But Maybe Better Than Thought
March 13, 2024 — Despite the revised figures, Black women continue to experience pregnancy-related deaths far more than other groups, researchers said.
- Taking ADHD Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Early Death
March 13, 2024 — People who take medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may have lower odds of early death than people with ADHD who don’t take drugs to help manage symptoms such as distraction, restlessness, and disorganization.
- Why Immersion in Very Cold or Hot Water Can Be So Healthy
March 13, 2024 — Cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking – trendy water activities may be very good for you. We ask experts why.
- Essential Tremor Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia
March 13, 2024 — Dementia is three times more common among people with essential tremor, results from a longitudinal study show.
- New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results
March 12, 2024 — The new RSV antibody treatment for babies has been highly effective in its first season, according to a first look at data from four children’s hospitals.
- How Exercise Can Help Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
March 12, 2024 — It may sound counterintuitive at first – suggesting that people with joint pain exercise and move more in general. But exercise can help ease osteoarthritis pain and improve mobility. Here's what to know.
- No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage
March 12, 2024 — Nearly 18 months after the FDA first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, there is now a widespread scarcity of multiple ADHD medications — with no end in sight.
- At-Home Medical Tests: Are They Right for You?
March 11, 2024 — At-home medical diagnostic testing has exploded in recent years. Here's what to know.
- COVID Virus Can Remain in the Body Over a Year
March 8, 2024 — New research shows that remnants of the COVID-19 virus can linger in blood and tissue for more than a year after a person is first infected.
- Just Breathe: Mindfulness Can Beat Tech Stress at Work
March 8, 2024 — Preventing that burned out feeling is possible, experts say, by practicing mindfulness — an age-old approach focused on being aware of your feelings in the moment, without judgment or interpretation.
- What Are Vaginal Gummies? Debunking the Latest Health Craze
March 7, 2024 — Vaginal health gummies are all the rage for their supposed ability to get your vagina in optimal shape by improving its pH balance, taste, odor, and freshness. But experts say the vagina is naturally self-cleaning.
- Elevated Lead Levels Found in 6 Ground Cinnamon Brands, FDA Says
March 7, 2024 — Elevated levels of lead have been found in six ground cinnamon brands sold by discount retailers in the United States, the FDA said Wednesday in a safety alert.
- Flu Vaccines to Change After COVID Kills Off One Strain of Virus
March 6, 2024 — An FDA advisory committee has recommended that the United States switch from a quadrivalent to trivalent influenza vaccine for the next flu season.
- Is the Faith in Aspirin to Prevent Cardiac Events Warranted?
March 6, 2024 — There’s a disconnect between the millions of people who take aspirin to ward off cardiovascular events and what the evidence shows.
- Can You Really Lose Weight With Two Workouts a Week?
March 6, 2024 — Understand how hard, long, and often you need to work out to actually make exercise work for weight loss.
- FDA Approves First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor
March 6, 2024 — The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is for adults with or without diabetes who don't use insulin.
- Diet Drinks Linked to Heightened AFib Risk, Study Says
March 5, 2024 — People who drink 2 liters or more of artificially sweetened beverages per week raised their risk of the heart condition atrial fibrillation by 20%, compared to people who drank no artificially sweetened beverages, according to new research.
- 'Thunderstorm Asthma' Could Strike More Often With Climate Change
March 5, 2024 — Thunderstorm asthma can strike with little warning, leaving people with the symptoms of an asthma attack during or after the dark clouds pass. Here's what to know.
- First Nonprescription Birth Control Pill Ships to Retailers
March 4, 2024 — The first birth control pill authorized to be sold without a doctor’s prescription will soon be available to the public, according to the company that makes the drug.
- Xolair a New Weapon Against Food Allergies, but Questions Remain
March 4, 2024 — An old drug offers new tricks for people with multiple food allergies, but costs and access issues could limit its use.
- Companies Can Claim Yogurt Reduces Diabetes Risk, FDA Says
March 4, 2024 — Yogurt manufacturers can now claim that eating yogurt reduces a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes, the Food and Drug Administration said in a letter of enforcement discretion.
- CDC Officially Shortens Recommended COVID Isolation Period
March 1, 2024 — Previously, the CDC had urged people with COVID to stay home for at least five days. But the new instructions suggest staying home until at least 24 hours after a fever and symptoms have subsided.
- Mindful Eating Aims to Change Your Relationship With Food
March 1, 2024 — You may be familiar with the basic steps: Slow down, notice what you’re eating, and enjoy your food. But mindful eating can be more nuanced, and if done with intention over time, it can change your relationship with food and benefit your health, experts say.
- Flu Shots Are Moderately Effective This Season, CDC Says
March 1, 2024 — The influenza vaccines being used this flu season are 41% to 44% effective in preventing flu-related hospitalization in adults and 52% to 61% effective for children, according to estimates in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report issued Thursday.
- Stress May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome. Here's How to Overcome It
March 1, 2024 — Stress management can help reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, as well as harmful disease outcomes if you already have the condition.
- Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Health Problems and Early Death
February 29, 2024 — According to the research study, there were direct associations between a higher intake of ultra-processed foods and a greater risk of dying early, deaths from heart disease, common mental disorder outcomes, overweight or obesity, and Type 2 diabetes.
- Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere, But You Can Lower Your Risk
February 29, 2024 — You can’t avoid the toxic chemicals that are infused into everyday living. But you can lessen some exposure.
- Older People Should Get Another COVID Booster Before Summer
February 29, 2024 — People ages 65 and older should get a COVID-19 booster vaccination 4 months after their last one, the CDC advised Wednesday.
- COVID Infection Tied to Drop in IQ
February 29, 2024 — COVID-19–related cognitive declines in severe cases were equal to a 9-point drop in IQ, new data show, with most loss of memory, reasoning, and executive function.
- All Marijuana Users Face Heart Health Risks, New Report Says
February 28, 2024 — Based on people’s self-reported experience of cardiovascular problems, the study revealed that any use of cannabis was linked to a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, even if people had never used tobacco.
- Study: Counseling, Other Therapies Can Treat Menopause Symptoms
February 28, 2024 — Therapies such as group counseling, marital support and mindfulness can treat some symptoms of menopause like anxiety and poor mood, according to a new analysis.
- Are There Exercises That Benefit Women More Than Men?
February 28, 2024 — Weight training should be an essential part of anyone’s exercise regimen. But it’s especially important for women to incorporate weight training into their routines.
- Bariatric Surgery Beats Lifestyle Changes for Type 2 Diabetes
February 28, 2024 — New research shows that patients who had bariatric surgery were significantly more likely to have improved glycemic control, diabetes remission, reduced cholesterol levels, and maintain much of their weight loss for a dozen years, compared to the 96 people treated with medical management and lifestyle changes.
- New Recall Warning Issued for Eye Lubricants Sold at Walmart, CVS
February 27, 2024 — Four eye lubricant products, including some sold at Walmart and CVS, have been added to the growing list of potentially contaminated over-the-counter eye products made in India.
- Do Patients Know When AI Is Assisting in Health Care?
February 27, 2024 — When you message your health care provider about an appointment, a prescription refill, or to answer a question, is artificial intelligence or a person actually answering? In some cases, it’s hard to tell.
- Health Benefits of Stretching You Probably Didn’t Know
February 27, 2024 — While experts debate the effectiveness of stretching, some research is uncovering surprising benefits, like strength gains, longevity, and cardiovascular health.
- Norovirus Rates Are Up, Especially in the Northeast
February 27, 2024 — Norovirus infection rates are up across the country, as they usually are at this time of year, with the biggest hit occurring in the Northeastern states.
- New Technology Emerges to Measure Microplastics in Human Tissue
February 26, 2024 — Researchers examining human placentas for evidence of microplastics found measurable amounts in every single one.
- Tree Nuts and Your Health: What to Know About the Super Snack
February 26, 2024 — As a snack, tree nuts pack a punch with added heart benefit.
- CDC: Flu Levels Stay High While COVID Declines
February 26, 2024 — Influenza levels remain elevated in the U.S., while COVID-19 levels keep declining, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last Friday in weekly updates.
- Increase in Measles Cases Tied to Drop in Vaccination Rates
February 23, 2024 — The recent growth in measles cases in the United States and the world is linked to declining vaccination rates for children, medical experts say.