Drugs and Medications News
- 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.
- Dangerous Bacterial Infections on the Rise, CDC Says
March 29, 2024 — The CDC is warning health care providers in the United States to be on the watch for a rare bacterial illness that can lead to meningitis and possibly death.
- How Your Future Self Can Make You Healthier Right Now
March 29, 2024 — Connecting with your future self can benefit you today, research shows. Here are two science-backed ways to do just that.
- How WW, Noom Say They're Filling Obesity Medicine Gaps
March 29, 2024 — While applauding the role that these behavior-based weight management programs play in a comprehensive approach, an academic weight loss doctor thinks the order is backward.
- Which OTC Health Products Are Best? New Report Claims to Know
March 28, 2024 — The number and variety of over-the-counter health products on the market — from cough syrups to anti-wrinkle creams — can be overwhelming. Which to choose and which to bypass? Which work best?
- U.S. Measles Cases in 2024 Already Surpass Last Year’s Total
March 27, 2024 — It’s not quite the end of March, and the U.S. has already tallied more measles cases this year than were reported in all of 2023.
- Magnesium Spray for Better Sleep? What to Know
March 27, 2024 — Spraying magnesium on your skin may help you sleep better. But sleep medicine experts say that it should not be viewed a cure-all for sleep troubles. Here's what to know.
- Human Brains Getting Bigger: Good News for Dementia Risk?
March 27, 2024 — The size of the human brain has increased over time, a new finding that may help explain a previously reported decline in incident dementia.
- FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People
March 26, 2024 — A new antibody treatment has been approved to help prevent COVID-19, and it will be available in a matter of days for many of the estimated 3 in every 100 people in the U.S. who have compromised immune systems.
- FDA Opens the Door to Clinical Use of LSD
March 26, 2024 — Studies show benefits for people with high anxiety, depression, and PTSD, but there are questions about how these drugs might be used.
- Change Healthcare Cyberattack: What Consumers Should Know
March 25, 2024 — A month after the cyberattack on Change Healthcare -- a technology company handling 15 billion transactions annually and touching 1 in 3 patient records -- doctors, pharmacists, and health care systems are still in recovery mode. The effects of the unprecedented attack are still adversely affecting consumers as well. Here’s what to know.
- Study Confirms What Many Know: Babies Smell Good, Teens Stink
March 22, 2024 — Researchers found that teens emitted two steroid compounds the little ones did not because they’d entered puberty and their sweat glands had begun working.
- U.S. Life Expectancy Increasing, but So Is Child Death Rate
March 21, 2024 — The risk of death due to COVID-19 has declined so much that life expectancy in the U.S. is once again on the rise.
- Melatonin: A Valuable Resource or Children's Health Risk?
March 21, 2024 — For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter's comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy. The 9-year-old relies on a ventilator to breathe, has multiple respiratory treatments daily, and is under the constant care of rotating skilled caregivers. Last year alone, she had 36 doctor appointments.
- Strawberries, Spinach Top Annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce List
March 20, 2024 — Government chemical testing of fresh produce showed that up to 95% of some of the most commonly purchased fruit and vegetables in the U.S. had detectable levels of pesticides, a new report claims.
- Pandemic and Costs Limited Use of Shingles Vaccine
March 20, 2024 — Only about 30% of adults eligible for Shingrix have gotten it, according to a 2022 report by the Government Accountability Office.
- Spring Measles Outbreak: Is It Safe to Travel to Florida?
March 20, 2024 — Each spring, around 30 million people descend on Florida’s beaches, cities, and theme parks for some fun in the sun. But this year as the state gets set for spring break, it’s also wrestling with a measles outbreak that’s leaving many travelers wondering whether it’s still safe to go.
- Which NSAID Is Right for You? Here's What to Know
March 19, 2024 — Popular over-the-counter pain and inflammation drugs have been a revelation for people with pain, swelling, or even just run-of-the mill headaches. But these drugs, known as NSAIDs, which include Advil, Motrin, and others, are not all the same and come with some serious health risks if overused. Here’s how to make heads or tails of these commonly used drugs.
- COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High
March 19, 2024 — COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus SARS-CoV-2 being detected in wastewater over the past 3 weeks.
- COVID Vaccines Reduce Risk of Heart Failure, Clots
March 18, 2024 — People who got COVID-19 vaccines had a reduced risk of heart failure, compared to people who didn’t get vaccinated, according to researchers from the University of Oxford in England.
- 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.