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2024 Shaping Up as the Hottest Year on RecordThe current yearly heat record was set in 2023, when the global average temperature was 14.98 C (58.964 F). Before that, the hottest year was 2016.- New Needle-Free Epinephrine Nasal Spray a ‘Game Changer’The FDA has approved a nasal spray, called neffy, to treat serious allergic reactions in adults and children who weigh at least 66 pounds. It should be available in the next few months.
- How Microplastics May Trigger Weight GainMicroplastics, found in food, beauty products, and in the air, may add to weight gain by mimicking hormones like cortisol, which can disrupt metabolism and increase obesity risk.
- Your Phone Isn’t Putting You at Risk of Brain CancerYou don’t have to worry – there’s no connection between mobile phone use and brain cancer from radio wave exposure, according to new research.
- Heat, Humidity, Salmonella: They Go Together, UnfortunatelyVeggies and leafy greens are most likely to be affected as foodborne illnesses grow thanks to climate change.
- Federal Funding for Free COVID Vaccines Has EndedA federal program that helped people get COVID vaccines at no cost has ended. That means uninsured people may be asked to pay as much as $200 for the potentially life-saving shot.
- Study Says Mom Was Right: Eat Your Vegetables to Live LongerA new study reveals that while plant-based fats found in grains, oils, fruits, and veggies decrease the risk of death, animal-based fats in meat, dairy, and eggs increase them.
- Weekend Warrior Workouts: Here's Why That's Still a WinEven if you only have time to squeeze in your workouts on the weekend, or during whatever 2-day period you have off work, you’ll still see brain and mental health benefits.
- What to Know About Growing Cases of Viruses From MosquitoesMost of the 200 types of mosquitoes that reside in the U.S. are relatively harmless. But every few years, there are several types make themselves known in headlines for West Nile virus and other diseases.
- Sleeping Late on Weekends May Help Your HeartGetting extra sleep over the weekend could be just what your heart needs to stay healthy and strong.
- Surprising Number of Women Using Marijuana During PregnancyAn analysis of over 90,000 umbilical cord samples taken over the last 5 years found that nearly a fifth were positive for cannabis, another name for marijuana.
- Nine People Have Died Amid Boar’s Head Listeria OutbreakThe number of deaths has risen to nine in the listeria outbreak linked to certain Boar’s Head products.
- Cases of West Nile Grow as Virus Spreads to 33 StatesSo far this year, there have been 289 cases of West Nile virus in the U.S., and two-thirds of them have been serious cases with neurological effects like brain swelling or, in rare instances, respiratory paralysis.
- Antioxidant Combo May Slow Vision Loss in Macular DegenerationA supplement of antioxidant vitamins and minerals may slow the progression of dry age-related macular degeneration.
- A New Exercise 'Evolution' for Stroke Survivors: Go HarderA recent study has built on emerging evidence that intense training can be safe and beneficial for patients recovering from stroke.
- Automated Insulin Device Now FDA-Approved for Type 2 DiabetesPeople with type 2 diabetes can now wear a device that will automatically deliver doses of insulin, following an expanded approval by the FDA on Monday.
- Knee Osteoarthritis: How to Make Sure The ‘Ouch’ Doesn’t WinHave knee osteoarthritis? Strengthening the chain is key.
- Vials of Weight Loss Drug Zepbound See Major Price CutThe maker of the weight loss drug Zepbound is offering the drug at a reduced price for people willing to buy it directly from the company in vials, rather than auto-injector pens.
- FDA Updates Recall of Arsenic-Tainted Apple Juice Sold at WalmartThe FDA announced an updated recall of Great Value apple juice sold at Walmart amid arsenic concerns, giving the recall a more urgent classification on Friday.
- Most Baby Foods on the Market Aren't Healthy, Study SaysDespite their appealing claims, nearly 60% of baby foods in U.S. grocery stores fail to meet the World Health Organization's nutrition standards, according to a new study.
- COVID Wave Colliding With Back-to-School SeasonEver-improving forecasting, which is increasingly being informed by the contents of the nation’s sewers, points toward not a summer COVID wave, but now a months-long surge.
- When Should You Plan COVID, Flu, RSV Vaccines? Start Now It’s time to start thinking about fall virus protection, the CDC and FDA said this week.
- Mental Illness Risk Surges After Severe COVID InfectionUnvaccinated people who get severe COVID may face a heightened risk of developing mental health issues, with certain conditions becoming more common in the weeks after diagnosis, regardless of vaccination status, according to a new study.
- An Extreme Low-Calorie Diet May Stop Diabetes. Is It Safe?A yearlong program in the U.K. with a strict low-calorie diet put one-third of participants into diabetes remission. Medical experts weigh in on the health and safety of low-calorie diets, as well as effective weight loss via meal replacement products.
- What It's Like Being COVID-Conscious in 2024For those who identify as COVID-conscious, life hasn’t gone “back to normal” as it has for so many others. Here's what it's like being COVID-conscious in 2024.
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