Current Health News

Friday, September 22, 2023

• U.S. Resumes Free COVID Test Program
• FDA Must Crack Down on Retailers Selling Tobacco to Teens: Report
• Today's COVID Is Increasingly Looking Like a Cold or Flu
• Scientists Spot Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer
• Brain Trauma Could Help Trigger Heart Troubles
• Babies May Leave Cells Behind That Help Mom Prepare for Future Pregnancies
• Vaping Raises a Teen's Odds of Developing Asthma
• Medicaid Reinstated for Nearly 500,000 Children and Families: CMS

Thursday, September 21, 2023

• Patient-to-Patient Transmission Not to Blame for Most C. Difficile Infections in Hospitals
• Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans
• A Baby Cries & Mom's Breast Milk Releases: New Study Could Explain Why
• Rat-Borne Parasite That Can Cause Brain Disease Spreading in Southern U.S.
• FDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions
• Could Artificial Sweeteners in Processed Food Raise Depression Risk?
• Wildfire Smoke Pollution a Growing Global Threat
• Substance Abuse Greatly Raises Odds of Heart Attack, Stroke During Pregnancy
• Millions Are Exposed to Secondhand Smoke and Don't Know It
• Wildfire Smoke Is Reversing Recent Clean-Air Gains Across the U.S.
• Suppressing Negative Thoughts Can Sometimes Be Healthy, Study Contends
• In Mississippi, a Huge Jump in Cases of Babies Born With Syphilis

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

• An OTC Contraceptive Pill Is Coming Soon, but Who Will Pay For It?
• Job Frustrations Can Really Be a Heartbreaker for Men
• Parkinson's Patients Often Battle a Hidden Foe: Stigma
• Common PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women
• Future of 'Artificial Wombs' for Human Preemies to Be Weighed by FDA Advisors
• Diabetes Drug Maker Sues Over Compounded Versions of Mounjaro
• Average Hospital Bed Has a Big Carbon Footprint
• Bats Don't Get Cancer, and Scientists Are Closer to Understanding Why
• You Survived a Heart Attack. Here's How Cardiac Rehab Can Help

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

• Older Americans' Finances Decline in Years Before Dementia Diagnosis
• Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver
• Fertility Issues? Ovulation Tests Can Help, Study Finds
• Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child's Odds for Injury
• Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview
• Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the Danger
• ChatGPT Equals Doctors in Diagnosing Emergency Department Patients
• Many Women May Overestimate Risks From Genes Tied to Breast Cancer
• Early Morning Exercise May Be Best for Weight Control

Monday, September 18, 2023

• It's Time to Start Preparing Against Flu, RSV & COVID-19
• Teen Drinking Much More Likely If Parents Binge Drink, Study Finds
• Dental Issues Plague America's Nursing Home Residents
• Melasma: New Dark Patches or Freckling -- A Dermatologist Offers Tips on Dealing With It
• Using a CBD Product? Be Sure to Tell Your Doctor
• 1 in 4 Older, Low-Income Americans Are Uninsured
• In Public Spaces, Women Less Likely to Get CPR If Cardiac Arrest Strikes
• Study Debunks Notion That Antidepressant Might Ease COVID Symptoms
• Pediatricians' Group Warns Against Keto Diet for Kids With Diabetes
• ADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years

Friday, September 15, 2023

• Fatal ODs Involving Fentanyl Plus Coke, Meth Rose 50-Fold Over a Decade
• Cleaning Products, Even Green Ones, Emit Unhealthy Toxins
• A COVID Vaccine-by-Mouth Could Be on the Way
• Former 'Real Housewife' Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Another Melanoma Diagnosis
• Early-Life Removal of Ovaries Could Bring Faster Aging
• 40% of Patients Recall Some Consciousness During Near Death Experiences
• Folks With Chronic Reflux Face No Higher Risk for Esophageal Cancer
• Choking Hazard Spurs Recall of Bath Toys Sold at Target
• R.A.P.I.D.O. Acronym and Campaign Helps Spanish Speakers Recognize a Stroke
• Parks, Playgrounds Built on Old Dump Sites Could Be Hotspots for Lead
• MDMA/Ecstasy Shows Even More Promise in Easing PTSD

Thursday, September 14, 2023

• Can You Still Get COVID Tests for Free?
• Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?
• 7 Lifestyle Factors Help Keep Depression at Bay
• California Legislature First to Pass Ban on 4 Food Additives Linked to Health Issues
• Face-to-Face Wins: People Get Bigger Mental Boost From Socializing Than Social Media
• Across America, Many Who Need a Neurologist Live Too Far From Care
• Depression Risk Rises in Folks Who Use Both Marijuana & Tobacco
• Breast Milk Brings Babies a Healthier Microbiome
• Digestive Diseases Can Take Toll on Seniors' Mental Health

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

• Dementia Risk Rises as Activity Rates Fall
• In Rare Cases, Blood Transfusion Might Cause Brain Hemorrhage
• Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma
• Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors
• FDA Panel Says Common OTC Decongestant Is Useless
• Even a Mild Head Injury Raises the Odds for Stroke
• Dirty Air Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
• Gene Test Spots Those Vulnerable to Rare but Severe Side Effect of Drugs for MS, Other Conditions
• A Year After Launch, OTC Hearing Aids Aren't Catching On With U.S. Consumers
• CDC Backs New COVID Booster Shots

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

• Yet Another Mosquito-Borne Threat: The 'Jamestown Canyon Virus'
• Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life
• Red Cross Appeals for Donors During National Blood Shortage
• FDA Approves New COVID Booster Shots
• People Exhale Less COVID Virus as Their Infection Wanes
• For the Young, Vaping & Chronic Stress Often Go Together
• Your Hobby Could Help Keep Depression at Bay
• 'Night Owls' Are Often Less Healthy, Upping Diabetes Risk

Monday, September 11, 2023

• Company Pulls 'One Chip Challenge' From Store Shelves After Teen Dies
• An Exercise-Induced Hormone Might Help Protect Against Alzheimer's
• Implant Can Warn Weeks Early That Transplanted Organ Will Be Rejected
• Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of Millions of Couples Finds
• Melatonin for Kids: Is it Safe? How to Help School Children Get Good Sleep
• City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
• Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma
• Old Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo: Tips to Stay Safe
• People Infected With Hepatitis C May Need the Hepatitis B Shot
• Surgery Soon? Use These 3 Tips to Manage Post-Surgical Pain
• Americans Who Are Deaf Can Now Use 988 Suicide Helpline
• In Good News for U.S., Flu Vaccine Working Well in South America
• Americans Are Worried About AI in the Workplace: Poll

Friday, September 8, 2023

• In a First, Scientists Grow Human Kidneys Inside Pigs
• Bruce Springsteen Postpones Shows Due to Peptic Ulcers
• Why Football Players Want a Lower Number on Their Jerseys
• In Small Study, Ozempic Helped People With Type 1 Diabetes Quit Insulin Treatments
• FDA Approval of New COVID Boosters Could Come by Friday
• Some With Glaucoma May Not Even Know They Have It
• Keeping Blood Pressure Under Control May Be Tougher in Colder Weather
• Survey Shows American Men Less Healthy Than They Believe
• Company Reaches $479 Million Settlement Over Defects in CPAP Machines
• Is It Eczema or Psoriasis? An Expert Offers Advice
• Combo of Certain Birth Control Pills, Painkillers Could Raise Women's Clot Risk

Thursday, September 7, 2023

• Women Talking: Online Therapy Connects Postpartum Depression Patients With Survivors
• Moderna Says Updated COVID Shot Shields Against Highly Mutated New Variant
• Besides Boosting Health, a Vegan Diet Might Save You Money
• Booming Sales of Legal Marijuana Linked to More Car Crashes
• New Test Could Spot a Tough-to-Detect Cervical Cancer
• Were You a Big Baby at Birth? Your Infant May Be Also, Study Finds
• Making Sure You Don't Get RSV This Winter: An Expert Offers Tips
• Study Confirms Effectiveness of Mpox Vaccine
• Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds
• In Twins Study, Concussions in Early Life Tied to Memory Issues Decades Later

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

• New Opioids Are Joining the Illicit Drug Supply, and They're More Potent Than Fentanyl
• Normal Body Temperature Varies Between People
• Eye-Tracking Device Could Be More Accurate Test for Autism in Toddlers
• CDC Warns of Rise in RSV Cases Among Young Children, Infants
• Did the Pandemic Change Babies' Microbiomes?
• Many Strains of a Dangerous Foodborne Bacteria Are Now Antibiotic-Resistant
• Warm Waters Raise Risk for Flesh-Eating Bacteria. Tips to Stay Safe
• Cancers Among the Young Are Rising Worldwide
• Fitter Folks Need Fewer Psychiatric Meds, Study Finds
• VA Hospitals See Steep, Steady Rise in Heat-Related Illnesses
• U.S. Heart Deaths Linked to Obesity Have Tripled in 20 Years

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

• CPAP Device for Sleep Apnea Might Also Ease Chronic Cough, Heartburn
• Counterfeit Pills Fuel Rising Number of Fatal Drug Overdoses
• Federal Government to Regulate Staffing at Nursing Homes for First Time
• Could 'Float Therapy' Help Ease Anorexia?
• Too Much Paperwork Is Delaying Cancer Patients' Care
• Homesickness Is Common for College Freshmen. A Psychologist Offers Tips to Cope
• ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
• Healthy Eating Doesn't Have to Be Expensive. An Expert Offers Tips
• Marijuana Edibles Are Sending Kids to the ER: Here's Tips to Keep Them Safe
• Anxious Driver? There Are Ways to Ease Your Stress
• Boys Who Smoke Could Be Harming Their Future Children's Health
• An Expert Answers Your Questions About Prostate Cancer
• Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development
• Childhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman's Adult Sex Life, Study Finds
• AI Equals Human Radiologists at Interpreting Breast Cancer Scans
• New COVID Variant May Be Less Threatening Than First Feared

Friday, September 1, 2023

• Blood Test Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease Much Earlier
• First-Time Dads Often Experience Dip in Relationship Satisfaction
• Tech 'Glitch' Is Causing Kids to Lose Medicaid Coverage
• For Preemie Babies, Preschool Plus Parenting Can Spell Academic Success
• Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids
• Mountain Biking May Not Be as Risky as You Think
• Gene-Tweaked Stem Cells Offer Hope Against Sickle Cell Disease
• When Parent Is in Prison, Kids' Heart Risks Rise

Thursday, August 31, 2023

• Cardiac Arrest: Many People Experience Warning Signs the Day Before
• Female Surgeons Bring Better Outcomes for Patients, Two Studies Show
• Taking Statins After 'Bleeding' Stroke Could Help Prevent Another Stroke
• Do Most Americans Know How to Help Loved Ones Battling Addictions? New Poll Says Yes
• Posting Online About Mental Health Could Harm Your Career: Study
• In Primate Study, Antibody Treatment Prevents Organ Rejection After Transplant
• Opioid OD Rescue Drug Narcan Will Reach Drug Store Shelves Next Week
• Marijuana Should Be Moved to Lower-Risk Drug Category, U.S. Health Officials Say
• Infertility Treatment May Put Women at Greater Risk for Stroke
• More Stress, Higher Odds for A-Fib in Women After Menopause
• More American Men Now Opting for Vasectomy

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

• AHA News: The Real-Life Health Effects of Fantasy Sports
• Rising COVID Hospitalizations, New Variants Have Americans on Edge
• Doctors Pulled Live Worm From Australian Woman's Brain
• Eat Your Veggies:  Writing 'Produce Prescriptions' Could Boost Patients' Health
• Should Kids Take Ozempic, Wegovy? The Idea Has Some Experts Worried
• Antidepressants for Postpartum Depression Could Mean Better Mental Health for Kids, Too
• Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Drugs on List for Medicare Price Negotiations, White House Says
• 1 in 5  Marijuana Users Struggle With Dependency on the Drug
• No 'Beer Goggles': Drinking Doesn't Make Others Seem More Attractive, Study Finds
• Higher Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Blood, Urine of Regular Marijuana Users

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

• Need Quick Help Learning CPR? Don't Rely on Alexa, Siri
• Opening All Arteries Best When Heart Attack Strikes in Old Age
• China to Drop COVID Test Requirement for Foreign Travelers
• Suicides Among U.S. Veterans Jumped 10-Fold in Decades After 9/11
• Keeping Weight Stable Key to Reaching 90, 100 for Women
• For Dogs, Gastro and Respiratory Ills Often Connected, Study Suggests
• Impotence in Younger Men Often a Sign of Diabetes
• Should Folks Get Hip Replacements in Their 90s?
• ECMO Breathing Support Safe, Effective for Obese Patients in Respiratory Failure
• Most Cancer Screens Won't Extend Lives, But Reasons to Keep Screening Remain
• Men, These Factors Could Lower Your Testosterone As You Age
• Autopsy Study of Athletes Who Died Young Shows Many Had Signs of CTE

Monday, August 28, 2023

• Updated COVID Vaccines Will Roll Out Mid-September, Officials Say
• Bus Drivers Faced High Risk of Severe COVID-19
• AHA News: Here's the Latest on Dietary Cholesterol and How It Fits In With a Healthy Diet
• Sepsis Almost Killed Jake Tapper's Daughter, Alice. Now, She's Working to Keep Others Safe
• Adult Education Classes Could Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer's
• 'Eco-Friendly' Paper Straws Contain Harmful PFAS Chemicals
• As Parents Drop Kids Off for Their Freshman Year at College, An Expert Offers Tips
• Americans' Spending on Mental Health Services Rose 53% Since Pandemic Began
• Are Cannabis-Based Medicines Safe for Children With Cancer?
• Avoid Opioids for Short-Term Dental Pain in Kids, New Guidelines Say
• COVID Virus Is Evolving Three Times Faster in Deer Versus Humans
• Don't Get Burned Grilling, and Other Hot Weather Tips
• Getting His Life Back: Regaining Strength After a Triple-Organ Transplant
• AHA News: After a Lifetime of Being Blue, Heart Surgery Restores Color to Woman's Life
• It Only Takes a Bite of a Marijuana Edible to Send a Child to the Hospital

Friday, August 25, 2023

• U.S. Wastewater Tests Spot Highly Mutated Variant of COVID-19
• Extreme Heat Taxes the Brain, and Some Face Higher Risks
• Do Fish Oil Supplements Really Boost Your Health?
• U.S. Kids’ HPV Vaccination Rate Has Stalled
• Nearing Retirement, America's Lower-Middle Class Faces Increasingly Bad Health
• Wegovy May Be Valuable New Option for Heart Failure Patients
• Tobacco Company Coupons Raise Odds Ex-Smokers Will Light Up Again
• Gut Troubles Could Be Early Signal of Parkinson's Disease
• Shelter Dogs Vulnerable to Diseases Spread by Ticks, Mosquitoes
• Can You Rely on AI to Answer Questions About Cancer?
• Canadian Wildfire Smoke Caused Spikes in Asthma-Related ER Visits Across the U.S.

Thursday, August 24, 2023

• Scientists Decode the Y Chromosome, Key to Male Development
• To Keep Depression at Bay, Fighting Negative Thoughts Is Key
• Gender-Affirming Surgeries Nearly Tripled in 3 Years
• Weight-Loss Surgery Could Lower Women's Cancer Risk
• Climate Change Is Stressing Out the Young, But Inspiring Some to Action
• Canadian Wildfire Smoke's Health Impact on NYC Residents May Have Been Less Than Feared
• Dogs Can Tell When You're Talking to Them, and Might Prefer Female Voices
• What Is That Ice Cream-Induced 'Brain Freeze,' Anyway?
• COVID Vaccine Boosters Crucial for Some Cancer Patients
• Millions More Americans May Have Long COVID Than Thought
• Bystander CPR, Defib Use Saves Lives Even If Ambulance Arrives Quickly

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

• Skipping Aspirin After Heart Attack Raises Odds for Recurrence
• Estrogen Cream Not Always Warranted After Prolapse Surgeries, Study Finds
• FDA Approves RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women to Help Shield Newborns
• Three Deaths Linked to Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes From Restaurant in Washington State
• Low-Cal vs. Fasting Diets: How Does Each Affect the Microbiome?
• 'Couch Potato' Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later
• Too Few Kids Are Getting Regular Eye Tests, and Insurance Is Key
• Space Travel Takes Toll on Astronauts' Blood, Bone
• Another Source of Lead Exposure for Kids: Secondhand Smoke
• 1 in 5 U.S. Mothers Say They've Been Mistreated During Maternity Care
• Don't Use Dr. Berne's and LightEyez Eye Drops Due to Bacteria, Fungus, FDA Says

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

• 'Time Is Brain': More Americans Waiting Longer for Best Care After Stroke
• AHA News: Thanks to His Wife's Quick Reaction, Postal Worker Fully Recovered From a Stroke
• More Americans Grow Old Alone, and Faltering Minds Bring Risks
• Poll Shows Who Americans Trust (and Don't Trust) for Health News
• More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development
• Stay Fit to Avoid A-Fib and Stroke
• Eye Scans Could Spot Parkinson's in Earliest Stages
• COVID May Help Trigger High Blood Pressure
• 1 Billion People Worldwide Will Suffer From Arthritis by 2050

Monday, August 21, 2023

• Blinded by Chemical Burns, Patients Regained Sight With New Stem Cell Therapy
• Middle-Aged Americans Are Using Marijuana, Binge-Drinking at Record Levels
• Stem Cells Might Someday Create New Tooth Enamel or 'Living Fillings'
• Maryland Reports Case of Locally Acquired Malaria
• Vaccines Against Shingles, Pneumonia May Also Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk
• Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
• Does Prior Omicron Infection Shield Against Future Infection? Maybe Not
• Great Step for Baby: Walkable Neighborhoods Linked to Safer Pregnancies
• Women With Larger Breasts May Be Less Likely to Exercise, Study Finds
• Is Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips
• The #1 Enemy of Good Sleep for School Kids: Screens

Friday, August 18, 2023

• Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 3 People in Connecticut, New York
• Understanding the Link Between Long COVID and Mental Health Conditions
• Most Alzheimer's Patients May Be Ineligible for Newly Approved Drugs
• How Kids Are Being Injured by Ceiling Fans
• Even If Issues Emerge, Folks 'Highly Satisfied' With Shelter Rescue Dogs
• 1 in 10 ICU Patients With Heart Issues Has Illicit Drugs in Their System
• WHO Monitoring Highly Mutated New Strain of COVID-19, Now Spotted in Michigan
• Gene Study Reveals Brain's Complex Organization
• Does Smoking Change the Teenage Brain?
• No Evidence 'Blue Light-Filtering' Glasses Actually Help Eyes
• CBD Vapes Rising in Popularity Among Teens

Thursday, August 17, 2023

• Cancers, Especially Gastro Tumors, Are Rising Among Americans Under 50
• ERs Are Flooded With Kids in Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Doctors' Groups Warn
• Fracking Tied to Lymphomas, Asthma in New Study
• Vaping Can Hamper Breathing in the Young
• Could Ativan Pose Harm to People Battling Pancreatic Cancer?
• 'Do Your Own Research': Was It Dangerous Advice During the Pandemic?
• A New Treatment Option for a Form of Sudden Hair Loss
• Ignore That New TikTok Trend: Eating Borax Is Dangerous
• Improved Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplants Mark a Major Advance
• Skipping Radiation May Be Safe for Some With Early Breast Cancer

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

• AHA News: Head Back Safely to School Sports With This Expert Advice
• Two-Thirds of Americans Say Their Lives Have Been Affected by Addiction: Poll
• Most Infants Hospitalized With RSV Were Otherwise Healthy, Study Finds
• Pain After Heart Attack May Predict Long-Term Survival
• Uncovering Hidden Consciousness in Comatose Brains
• Pediatricians' Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot
• Who's Got COVID? Dogs Can Quickly Tell
• Using Only 'Brain Recordings' From Patients, Scientists Reconstruct a Pink Floyd Song
• U.S. COVID Hospitalizations Rise for Fourth Straight Week
• Fit When Young? You May Have a Lower Risk of 9 Cancers as You Age
• It's Back-to-School, and Who's Popular or Not Remains Key

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

• More Americans Than Ever Believe Marijuana Smoke Is Safer Than Cigarette Smoke. They're Wrong
• AHA News: What Is Shared Decision-Making, and How Can It Help Patients?
• Drinking, Often Heavy, Is Common Among Cancer Survivors
• Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Curbing Severe Problem Drinking
• 'Magic Mushroom' Drug Psilocybin Shows Early Promise in Easing Migraines
• In America's Prisons, Suicide Risk Rises Along With Temperatures
• Living With Air Pollution Raises Chances of Dementia, Study Finds
• Immune-Based Cancer Drugs Offer Hope Against Penile Cancers
• Could the Aloe Plant Double as an Insecticide?
• Summer Buzzkill: Sorting Out Mosquito Myths & Facts
• What's Your Exercise 'Fat-Burning Zone'?
• Drinking May Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer's Return

Monday, August 14, 2023

• AHA News: Confused About Carbs? This Might Help
• Amid Shortages, Maker Says Restrictions on Wegovy Will Continue Into 2024
• Is Science Getting Closer to the Brain Center for Male Libido?
• Playing Football Might Raise Parkinson's Risk
• Back-to-School Tips on Preventing Asthma, Allergy Flares in Kids
• Don't Use Certain Tests for Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTIs, FDA Warns
• Long COVID Triggered One Man's 'Blue Legs' Syndrome
• PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Some Period Products
• Moving Into a Smoker's Former Home? You May Need to Toss the Carpet
• Help Kids Hit 'Reset' on Sleep as They Head Back to School

Friday, August 11, 2023

• Study Finds Good Long-Term Outcomes for Appendicitis Treated Without Surgery
• Air Pollution Is Causing Rise in Deaths, Disability Worldwide
• TENS Device Could Ease Sleep Apnea, Freeing Patients From CPAP
• For Some, Long COVID Symptoms Can Come and Go
• People With Autism Face Much Higher Risk for Self-Harm, Suicide
• Brain 'Organoid' Study Hints at the Origins of Autism
• Bad Sleep Can Harm Your Heart, and Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep Won't Help
• Obesity a Key Factor When Kids Develop Sleep Apnea
• Feds Warn Parents: Don't Use La-La-Me Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk
• Suicide Rates Continue to Rise Among Americans
• Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Oxycontin Maker's Bankruptcy Deal
• Listeria Cases Spur Recall of 'Soft Serve On the Go' Ice Cream

Thursday, August 10, 2023

• Sugary Drinks Raise Women's Odds for Liver Disease, Cancer
• Stress, Depression Won't Raise Your Odds for Cancer: Study
• After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies
• Extended Use of Antidepressants May Help People With Bipolar Disorder
• Parasites Plagued Ancient Reptiles 200 Million Years Ago
• Vitamin K May Kickstart Healthy Lungs
• Surgeons Are Finding Microplastics in Human Hearts
• How Many Daily Steps to Lengthen Your Life? Fewer Than You Might Think
• AHA News: For Pediatrician Mom, 'Back to School' Starts Well Before First Day of Class
• Could Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

• Wegovy Lowered Users' Heart Risks in New Trial
• Menstrual Discs Could Help Women With Heavy Periods, Study Finds
• Carcinogens Found at Montana Nuclear Missile Base as Cancer Cases Rise Nearby
• AHA News: Salty-Tasting Water Turned Out to Be a Warning Sign
• 'Walking Miracles': Born With Lungs Reversed, They Suffered Until Getting Double-Organ Transplants
• Breathing Dirty Air Raises Odds for Wide Range of Cancers
• Vacations in the Sun Aren't Good for Your Skin's Microbiome
• Precursor to Blood Cancer Is 'Tricky to Diagnose,' Study Shows
• Chemical Contamination on International Space Station Exceeds That Found Back Home
• Aerobic Exercise Might Ease Pain for Women Who've Survived Ovarian Cancer
• Some Newborns Need Methadone Post-Surgery, But Use Brings Problems
• Fatigue Can Plague People With MS. Exercise May Help
• Breast Cancer Screening May Not Be Worth It for Women Over 70
• Study Confirms it: Texting While Walking Is Dangerous

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

• 'Brain Zap' Therapy Shows Promise in Quieting Childhood ADHD Without Meds
• Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer: 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4
• When Are You Most Likely to Conceive? An Expert Explains 'Fertile Windows'
• Just 1 in 5 Americans Struggling With Opioid Misuse Gets Meds That Can Help
• Nurses, Other Health Care Workers at High Risk of Drug Overdose
• U.S. Heart Disease Death Rates Have Fallen Sharply in Past 30 Years
• Step Up to a New School Year: Tips for Buying Shoes for Your Kids
• Polluted Air Linked to Dangerous Antibiotic Resistance
• When Cities Get a Pro Sports Team, Flu Deaths Rise
• Police Often Fail to Enforce Laws on Underage Drinking: Study
• New COVID Variant EG.5 Now Dominant in U.S., CDC Says
• How the COVID Vaccine Is Keeping Folks Out of the Hospital

Monday, August 7, 2023

• 3 LA County Deaths Show Flea-Borne Typhus Is on the Rise
• Steroids That Can Save Preemie Babies May Have Health Downsides
• FDA Gives Approval to Pill to Ease Postpartum Depression
• Some Schools Respond to Child Obesity by Focusing on Water
• GI Troubles Can Persist for Years in Women Who Survive Colon Cancer
• Spotting Heart Defects While Baby Still in Womb Is Crucial, Study Shows
• Study Confirms That Exposure Therapy in Infancy Can Stop Peanut Allergy
• Tattoo Regret? Here's Tips on Safely Getting Old 'Ink' Removed

Friday, August 4, 2023

• Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women's Aging Brains
• More Typos: Workers' Mistakes Rise on Fridays
• Leprosy on the Rise in Florida: An Expert Answers Your Questions
• Think Your Job Is 'Socially Useless'? You're Not Alone
• Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age
• Lawsuit Against Makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro Claim Meds Caused 'Stomach Paralysis'
• Foods High in Added Sugars Might Raise Your Odds for Kidney Stones
• Get Past Its Spines and Reap Health Benefits From the Prickly Pear Cactus
• CDC Recommends RSV Shot for All Infants

Thursday, August 3, 2023

• Millions of Smokers May Have a Tough-to-Diagnose Lung Disease
• Breastfeeding Tied to Big Reduction in Infant Deaths
• Amid Shortages, Federal Agencies Ask Drugmakers to Boost Output of ADHD Meds
• Suzanne Somers Says Her Breast Cancer Has Returned
• Researchers Explore New Nonaddictive Means of Fighting Pain
• Moderna or Pfizer? One COVID Shot May Be Safer for Older Adults
• Marijuana Use by Youth: After Legalization, Education Seems to Matter
• Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens
• Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo Will Replace Fauci to Lead National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher
• COVID Pandemic Might Have Pushed More Girls Into Early Puberty
• Taking Kratom Claimed Her Son's Life. Now She and Others Are Warning of the Dangers

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

• Getting Really Active Just 5 Minutes a Day Lowers Your Cancer Risk
• Psilocybin May Help Some Who Battle Anorexia
• Kombucha May Help Control Blood Sugar in Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
• Statins' Effectiveness May Rise With Patient Age: Study
• Maternity Care 'Deserts' Common Throughout America, Report Finds
• Surgery May Help Advanced Cancer Patients With Obstructed Bowel
• Biotech Company Settles With Family of Henrietta Lacks, Whose Cells Revolutionized Medicine
• Some Lots of Tydemy Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to 'Reduced Effectiveness'
• AI-Assisted Mammograms Could Be a Big Advance: Study
• Pill to Counter Postpartum Depression Looks Good in Trial, May Gain FDA Approval

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

• Regular Drinking Can Raise Blood Pressure in the Otherwise Healthy
• Alcohol Kills Men More Often, but Women's Death Rates Are Catching Up
• In Mice, a Preventive Vaccine Clears Brain Plaques Tied to Alzheimer's
• Paperwork Causing Many Americans to Lose Medicaid Coverage, White House Warns
• New Clues to Treating a Disease That Prevents Children From Swallowing, Eating
• Vaping Might Beat Nicotine Patches in Helping Pregnant Women Quit Smoking
• Key Ingredient in Breast Milk Could Do Wonders for Baby's Brain
• Families With Multiple Cases Give Clues to Autism's Origins
• One Drug Clear Winner in Treating Acne: Review
• Administration Launches Office for Long COVID Research
• Could Cold Air Help Settle a Case of Croup? New Study Says Yes
• AHA News: Your Home – And Where It's Located – May Affect Your Health
• $11 Million Awarded to Family of Woman Who Died After Taking Kratom

Monday, July 31, 2023

• Why Stairs Might Be a Bigger Hazard for Young Women
• Could Metformin Help Seniors Bounce Back After Surgery?
• New Ultrasound Patch Spots Tiny Breast Abnormalities in Early Trial
• Summer Jobs Give Kids More Than a Paycheck
• As a Summer Surge of COVID Takes Hold, Don't Mistake It for a Cold
• Losing a Parent is Hard. Is It Harder for Boys?
• Your Teen & Social Media: Experts Offer Tips to Parents
• Belly Fat Can Hamper Effectiveness of Meds for Crohn's, Colitis
• Hip Replacements No Riskier for Folks Living With HIV
• Ouch! You Injured a Nail: Tips on Best Treatment
• AHA News: Dallas Radio Personality Gets a New Heart After Cardiac Problems Take a Toll
• Sleep Apnea Lowers Blood Oxygen, Upping Heart Risks

Friday, July 28, 2023

• Nearly a Half-Million Americans Might Have Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Syndrome
• Daily Baby Aspirin Raises Odds for Brain Bleeds, With No Lowering of Stroke Risk
• As Kids Head Back to School, New Survey Finds 71% Faced Challenges Last Year
• 'Swine Flu' Strain Has Passed Between Humans and Pigs Hundreds of Times
• White House Announces New Cancer Research Initiative
• Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain
• Is Venting Good For Your Health?
• Bronny James Released From Hospital Following Cardiac Arrest

Thursday, July 27, 2023

• Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years
• With New Proposed Rules, White House Pushes Insurers to Boost Mental Health Coverage
• Step Counts Aren't Just for the Healthy: They Also Help Heart Failure Patients
• Extreme Heat Can Take Toll on People Battling Mental Health Issues
• Many Child Car Seats Are Improperly Installed, Even Those Deemed Easy to Manage
• People With Alzheimer's Genes May Lose Sense of Smell First
• With Marijuana's Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise
• New U.S. Rule Mandates Easy Access to Airplane Bathrooms by People Using Wheelchairs

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

• Hot, Polluted Days May Double Heart Attack Risk
• Vitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis
• LeBron James' Son Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Basketball Practice, Now in Stable Condition
• Quartz Countertops Are Damaging the Lungs of Installers: Study
• Over Half of People With Autoimmune Conditions Suffer Depression, Anxiety
• Less Than Two-Thirds of High-Risk Women Get Heart Screening After Having a Baby
• The Earlier MS Is Treated, the Better
• How Common Are Co-Infections With COVID, Flu, RSV?

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

• Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults
• Omega-3s May Keep Your Hearing Sharp
• 1 in 6 Kids Haven't Gotten All of Their Vaccines. Why?
• EPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Daycare Centers Remove Lead From Drinking Water
• Many Seniors With Thinking Declines Still Drive
• Dementia Patients Wind up in the ER 1.4 Million Times a Year, Study Shows
• A Statin a Day Keeps Heart Trouble Away for Those With HIV
• Imaging Technology May Make Radiation Safer for Prostate Cancer Patients
• Milk Alternatives Don't Always Measure Up to Milk
• Probiotics Are Good for More Than Your Gut

Monday, July 24, 2023

• For Over 1 in 10 Young U.S. Adults, Vaping Is a Regular Habit
• Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It
• Hepatitis C Rates Soar Among Pregnant Women
• Be Smart When Working Out in Steamy Summer Weather
• Major Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA says
• HIV Meds Help Slash Infection Risk to Nearly Zero: Study
• Timed Fasting Best Way for Those With Diabetes to Lose Weight
• Here's 8 Habits That Could Lengthen Your Life
• Researchers Identify Genes That Influence What You Eat
• During Pregnancy, the Less Caffeine the Better: Expert
• Olive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia
• Are These Pricey New Alzheimer's Drugs Worth It?

Friday, July 21, 2023

• Bite Your Nails or Pick at Your Skin? A New Study Has a Solution for That
• Volunteering Late in Life May Keep Alzheimer's Away
• While 8 in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening, Few Have Been Tested
• Dancing With Parkinson's: New Program Helps Patients Control Movements
• Exercise and Cognitive Training Slow Thinking Declines. Vitamin D? Not So Much
• Warnings – And Hope – From New Heart Disease Treatment Guidelines
• Experimental Shot Given Every Six Months Controlled High Blood Pressure in Early Trial
• Omega-3s May Preserve Lung Health
• Breast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women
• How NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection Worse
• Dad's Mental Illness Raises Risk of Premature Birth
• 5 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Sports Season
• Scientists Spot 32 Proteins That Hint at Alzheimer's Risk
• 1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms Months After Infection
• Blood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure

Thursday, July 20, 2023

• Woman Survives Stroke in 2 Parts of the Brain at Age 29
• Blood Prick Test for Alzheimer's Shows Promise
• Women With Severe Stroke Less Likely Than Men to Be Sent to Stroke Centers
• Could Your Genes Guard You From the Symptoms of COVID Infection?
• New Report Measures Scope of Damage From Medical Mistakes
• European Man May Be 6th Person to Be 'Cured' of HIV
• Link Seen Between Inflammation, Alzheimer's
• Constipation May Be a Marker for Dementia Risk

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

• Weekend Warriors Aren't Exercising in Vain, at Least When It Comes to Their Heart
• AI Came Close to Residents, Medical Students With Clinical Reasoning in Studies
• New Malaria Case Reported in Florida Brings National Total to 8
• Bipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold
• Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid
• Does Your Child Have Asthma? Here's How to Prepare Them to Go Back to School
• Steer Clear of UTIs This Summer
• Fluoride Toothpaste, Make Room for a New Competitor

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

• How Much of a Difference Is 988 Making a Year After Its Launch?
• Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Slows Thinking Declines in Late-Stage Trial
• Weekly Insulin Shot Could Be a Game Changer for Those With Type 2 Diabetes
• FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants
• New Opioid Use Raises Death Risk 11-Fold in Those With Dementia
• New Drug Could Boost Outcomes for People With Ulcerative Colitis
• Hearing Aids May Cut Dementia Risk in Those at High Risk
• Checking Blood Pressure at Home Saves Lives, Money
• Nursing Homes Used COVID Meds Less Than Expected During Pandemic
• East, Southeast Have the Most Alzheimer’s Cases, New U.S. Study Shows
• Ketamine Shows Promise Against Treatment-Resistant Depression in Trial

Monday, July 17, 2023

• COVID Infection in Women Having Ovary Stimulation Lowered Chances for Pregnancy
• Lisa Marie Presley Died of Common Complication of Weight-Loss Surgery
• Summer Backyard Feasts Don't Have to be Unhealthy
• Concussions Won't Lower Your Kid's IQ: Study
• Stretch Your Brain as You Age, Lower Your Dementia Risk?
• Gene-Editing Tools Pave Way for New Alzheimer's Treatments
• For Young Workers, Insomnia Cuts Productivity
• Skin Lightening Products Carry Dangers, But Many Users Are Unaware of Risks: Study
• Pets Don't Help Those With Severe Mental Illness Fare Better
• Ocean Color Is Changing, and Climate Change is Likely Behind It
• Summer Skin Care Tips for Those With Darker Skin