- Health Secretary Says Some Cuts to CDC Will Be Reversed
- CDC Cuts Key Smoking Programs Despite Success in Curbing Smoking Rates
- RFK Jr. Touts Vaccine While At Funeral of Texas Girl Who Died of Measles
- Biden Plan To Expand Obesity Drug Coverage Is Rejected
- Most Eligible Smokers Not Getting Lung Cancer Screening
- Heart-Related Deaths More Likely During Day/Night Heatwaves
- Wildfire Smoke Increases Risk Of Mental Health Problems
- Some Folks Hit With Fees for Using Health Care Message Portals
- Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria Spreading Undetected Through Hospitals
- Ozone Pollution Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma
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Lawsuit Against Makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro Claim Meds Caused ‘Stomach Paralysis’
A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of two type 2 diabetes drugs used off-label for obesity, saying they failed to adequately warn about the risk of severe stomach problems. The lawsuit seeks “very significant” but unspecified...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women’s Aging Brains
Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. In...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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Golfers, Don’t Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher
Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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COVID Pandemic Might Have Pushed More Girls Into Early Puberty
More girls started puberty before age 8 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon called precocious puberty, researchers say. The reasons include potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less exercise, according to a new study,...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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Taking Kratom Claimed Her Son’s Life. Now She and Others Are Warning of the Dangers
J.D. Butler was planning a future with his girlfriend at his favorite New York City restaurant when that future came to a sudden, crushing halt. “They were planning on when she was moving in and arranging floor...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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Researchers Explore New Nonaddictive Means of Fighting Pain
New research shows that an experimental drug fine-tuned to a specific pain pathway can ease post-surgery aches, a finding that may eventually offer an alternative to highly addictive opioids. The pill, known for now as VX-548, targets...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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Moderna or Pfizer? One COVID Shot May Be Safer for Older Adults
While both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe and highly effective, new research finds the Moderna shot has been the safest and most effective for seniors. “The results of this study can help public...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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Marijuana Use by Youth: After Legalization, Education Seems to Matter
After their U.S. states legalize marijuana, young adults who aren’t in college are more likely than college kids to use the drug and progress to cannabis use disorder, a new study finds. Prior to legalization, 23% of...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens
So, your high schooler has been complaining of headaches. Should you worry? Maybe, claims new research that finds bullying and suicidal thoughts are both linked to more frequent headaches in teens. “Headaches are a common problem for...
- Posted August 3, 2023
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Memory Troubles? Your Race Could Affect How Soon You Get Diagnosis, Treatment
Black Americans are less likely to be seen at a memory clinic than their white peers. So too are folks from neighborhoods that are poor and lack educational and job opportunities, according to a new study. That...
- Posted August 3, 2023