Drugs and Medications News
- FDA Says Milk Is Safe, Even After Tests Show Signs of Bird Flu
April 24, 2024 — Particles of the bird flu virus recently found in dairy cattle have been detected in pasteurized milk, but the nation’s milk supply remains safe to drink and the CDC has taken key steps toward making a vaccine in case one is needed, federal officials announced Tuesday.
- Weight Loss Drugs With Your Gym Membership? What to Know
April 24, 2024 — Weights, aerobics, and … Wegovy? Some in the fitness industry are moving to dispense the popular GLP-1 medications to club members, combining the new, easier method of losing weight with the old, more challenging one.
- Are Direct-to-Consumer Microbiome Tests Useful? Probably Not
April 24, 2024 — Some companies claim they can identify and treat gastrointestinal problems with proprietary technology and products — experts disagree.
- National Weather Service, CDC Unveil New ‘HeatRisk’ Forecast
April 23, 2024 — The National Weather Service will now issue heat warnings in a new way using a system called HeatRisk. Here's what to know.
- Ted Danson on Managing His Psoriasis With Humor
April 23, 2024 — Actor Ted Danson was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis when he was 25 years old. Danson, now 76, says he turned to self-deprecating humor in an effort to point out his own flaws with funny quips before anyone else could.
- Where Will the Legit Health Info Go If TikTok Goes Dark?
April 23, 2024 — If TikTok goes dark, it could render unavailable the work of those who have made the site a go-to for expert- and user-generated videos on topics that cover the spectrum of consumer health.
- Your Spouse’s Stroke Could Increase Your Depression Risk
April 22, 2024 — The spouses of people who have strokes, heart attacks, and heart failure are more likely to experience depression than people whose spouses didn’t have those health problems.
- Are 'Man Vans' Coming to a Parking Lot Near You Soon?
April 22, 2024 — "Game Changer Vehicles" – mobile medical units in a roving RV – are helping to bring cancer screening to where it's needed.
- How Long Should Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer Last?
April 19, 2024 — Ending active surveillance for men with low-risk prostate cancer may never be appropriate, according to a new study that saw progression and need for treatment in some patients followed-up for more than 15 years.
- The Fat You Can’t See Can Be Most Dangerous to Your Health
April 19, 2024 — A little visceral fat is helpful. It cushions your heart, lungs, and the organs in your gut. Too much, though, and it becomes a bad player. So what can you do to lessen your health risks?
- National Drug Shortages Hit Record Levels
April 18, 2024 — Requesting a refill at the local pharmacy or getting a complete series of a specific chemotherapy is becoming hit-and-miss as problems with the pharmaceutical supply chain mount.
- Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible
April 18, 2024 — Some people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental health stigma to foods including genetically modified organisms – could be persuaded to rethink their positions.
- Don’t Worry, Gen Z, Your Face Isn’t Aging Faster Than Others
April 18, 2024 — Some members of Generation Z are worried they are aging more quickly, thanks to social media influencers selling products. But skin care experts said the claim is false. Rather, it largely boils down to perception.
- Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea
April 17, 2024 — Preliminary clinical trial results showed the obesity drug tirzepatide was highly effective at treating obstructive sleep apnea, according to information sent to investors of the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.
- Asthma Attack: Allergies, Rising Costs Impacting Patients
April 17, 2024 — Across the U.S., an early spring and pollen season have made seasonal allergies worse. That, along with an ongoing respiratory virus season and barriers to patients getting inhalers, make this a tough time for those who struggle with allergies and asthma control.
- 4 Years On, What Progress is Being Made on Long COVID?
April 17, 2024 — We’ve come a long way, but there’s still a lot that we don’t understand about long COVID.
- Changes Are Coming to Melatonin Packaging, Industry Group Says
April 16, 2024 — An organization representing dietary supplement makers has advised its members to update packaging of melatonin sleep supplements and other dietary gummies to deter children from eating the products.
- This Heart Attack Hits Young Women, But Doctors Often Unaware
April 16, 2024 — SCAD accounts for 1 in 3 acute heart events in younger women. Many doctors are not aware it exists.
- To Eat Less When Snacking, Pick the Best Size
April 16, 2024 — Almost everyone who's watching their calories knows to bypass those family-size bags of snacks, with experts long warning us we’re likely to eat more than we planned. Now, new research suggests that the size of a snack matters. Bottom line: To eat less, pick the smallest-size snacks.
- CDC Investigating Illnesses from Potentially Bogus Botox
April 16, 2024 — At least 19 people from nine states have reported serious reactions after receiving botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings.
- Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know
April 12, 2024 — Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded in all of 2023. Could the nation break a record this year? Here's what to know.
- Gastric Sleeve Cheaper, More Effective Than Semaglutide
April 12, 2024 — Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), a nonsurgical weight loss procedure, is more cost-effective over a 5-year period than using semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, and other weight loss drugs, a new study shows.
- Emulsifiers Make Food Appetizing yet Bring Health Dangers
April 12, 2024 — Emulsifiers don’t necessarily equal junk food. Such substances can be found in many foods that are often considered healthy, such as some low-fat Greek yogurts, trail mix bars, or oat milk.
- Tylenol During Pregnancy Not Linked to Higher Risk of ADHD, Autism
April 12, 2024 — New findings should bring comfort to pregnant people who need pain relief, given that full-dose aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to pose serious risks to pregnant patients.
- Schools Should Drop Lunchables, Consumer Reports Says
April 11, 2024 — Consumer Reports is calling on the U.S. government to remove Lunchables meal kits from school cafeterias that are subsidized by federal funds after testing by the advocacy group found concerning levels of sodium and heavy metals like lead.
- Speedy Eating and Late-Night Meals May Take Toll on Health
April 11, 2024 — A growing body of evidence shows that it's not just what and how much you eat that influence your health. How fast and when you eat also play a role.
- EPA Announces Rules for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
April 10, 2024 — More than 60,000 utility groups that supply much of the U.S. with its drinking water must ensure it’s free of six synthetic chemicals that the Environmental Protection Agency now says may lead to serious illnesses, such as cancer.
- Have Health Questions? Ask S.A.R.A.H., an AI Health Assistant
April 10, 2024 — S.A.R.A.H., which stands for Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health, uses Open AI’s GPT (generative pretrained transformer) large language model to answer a wide range of health questions.
- New Blood Test Promises Hope for Pancreatic Cancer
April 9, 2024 — Preliminary results showed that a type of blood test called a “liquid biopsy” was key to achieving a 97% accuracy rate at diagnosing the most common type of pancreatic cancer during early stages.
- Salt Substitutes Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Problems
April 9, 2024 — Swapping salt for salt substitute products in food may help protect people from early death and, particularly, from dying of heart problems like heart attack or stroke, according to researchers in Australia.
- How Your ‘Sleep Style’ Can Determine Your Long-Term Health
April 9, 2024 — The way you sleep – or don’t -- can be surprisingly impactful. The type of sleeper you are may profoundly influence the roadmap your health takes for a decade or longer. Here's what to know.
- Blood Test Could Determine MS Path, Treatment
April 9, 2024 — MS has three distinct subtypes, each based on different blood-based "immune signatures," which may help predict disease course and lead to more personalized treatment decisions.
- CDC Issues Broad Warning After Latest Human Bird Flu Case
April 8, 2024 — Following the confirmed case of avian influenza in a Texas dairy farmer last week, the CDC has issued a broad alert for people to take precautions when working around birds or other animals that could be infected with the potentially dangerous virus.
- Why Saying ‘Hello, Stranger’ Could Be Key to Better Health
April 8, 2024 — We tend to keep to ourselves in public – but experts say chatting with acquaintances and bystanders could be good for our mood and physical health.
- Collagen Supplements for Skin, Hair, and Nails: What to Know
April 8, 2024 — Data on collagen supplements is more plentiful than in the past, though still murky. Collagen supplements appear to be safe to take and somewhat effective, depending on what problem you’re trying to solve, what type of supplement you take, and which ingredients are included. Here's what to know.
- An App for Erectile Dysfunction? Researchers Say It’s Here
April 8, 2024 — A mobile application improved erectile function during a 12-week trial, researchers report.
- Poop Doesn't Lie: What Fecal 'Forensics' Tells Us About Diet
April 8, 2024 — Innovative work from Duke University could change how scientists conduct nutritional research and how clinicians assess their patients' diets.
- New Insight Into 'Demon' Facial Visual Perception Disorder
April 5, 2024 — Investigators have created the first images that accurately depict facial distortions experienced by people with PMO, a rare visual disorder that is often mistaken for mental illness.
- New Ice Treatment Can Kill Breast Cancer Tumors
April 5, 2024 — A new technique that freezes and destroys small cancerous tumors may offer new hope to women with breast cancer who cannot have surgery.
- U.S. Bird Flu Outbreak: What You Need to Know
April 5, 2024 — Bird flu has infected several dairy cattle herds across the U.S. Here's what to know about the outbreak and if you should be concerned about it.
- How My New Golf Hobby Made Me Healthier in Unexpected Ways
April 5, 2024 — The “spillover effect” teaches us that doing one healthy thing can lead to a whole lot more – if you can stick with it and move past the bad shots.
- Prostate Cancer Tsunami Coming, Experts Caution
April 5, 2024 — A scientific commission is predicting an 85% increase in deaths from the disease by 2040.
- Reaching Menopause May Mean Statins Are No Longer Enough
April 4, 2024 — Many older women get plaque buildup in their arteries faster than men of the same age, a new study shows.
- How the Body Reacts to Grief, and What It Can Mean
April 4, 2024 — Fatigue, headaches, stomach pain, and a higher risk of heart disease: Although these things may not make you think of grief at first, many people who have a significant loss get these and other physical symptoms.
- How Therapy Can Help During Life-Changing Events Like COVID
April 3, 2024 — Research shows that forms of talk therapy like cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy helped people better cope with anxiety during COVID. Here's what to know and how it can help you today.
- Looking for More ZZZs? Consistent Activity May Be the Key
April 3, 2024 — Sleep eludes millions of people. Can consistent exercise help?
- Costco Unveils Medical Weight Loss Subscription Program
April 2, 2024 — Costco is entering the growing marketplace for medical weight loss, joining the likes of WeightWatchers and Noom amid booming interest in the new class of drugs known as GLP-1s.
- Lower-Income Americans at Higher Risk of Death From Excess Salt
April 2, 2024 — Lower-income communities often have less access to fresh, healthy food, leaving convenience stores and fast food as the primary sources of food.
- ER Visits Due to Electric Bike Injuries Soar Across U.S.
April 1, 2024 — Head injury cases among people riding electric bikes are increasing at an alarming rate while the odds of e-bike riders wearing a helmet are decreasing. Here's what to know.