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- COVID Vaccines Reduce Risk of Heart Failure, Clots 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 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 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 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 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 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 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’ 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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? 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? 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 The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is for adults with or without diabetes who don't use insulin.