- HHS Launches New Autism Study Despite Experts’ Concerns
- CDC Urges Extra Measles Shot For Some U.S. Travelers Amid Outbreak
- Showerhead Water Limits Rescinded as Trump Targets Household Appliances
- Most Women Aren’t Clear When Menopause Might Start
- New Visual Test For Autism Could Aid Earlier Diagnosis
- Half-Million Children Could Die If U.S. AIDS Relief Is Dropped
- Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change
- First Baby Born From Robot-Controlled IVF
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Super Bowl Food Ads Are Loaded With Salt, Study Finds
Set, hut! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. But it’s not just about big plays and bad calls, it’s also a sodium tsunami. On average, foods advertised during NFL games contain 40% of the daily recommended sodium...
- Posted February 6, 2025
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New Bird Flu Strain Found in U.S. Dairy Cows
A new strain of bird flu has infected dairy cows in Nevada, marking the second time the virus has jumped from birds to cattle. This latest infection — reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wednesday...
- Posted February 6, 2025
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Good Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient’s mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these...
- Posted February 6, 2025
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Breast Reduction Can Spur Weight Gain in Young Women
Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as recurrent neck, back and shoulder pain. However, a new study suggests a link between these procedures in teens and young adult women...
- Posted February 6, 2025
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Vitamin D in Early Pregnancy Could Boost Baby’s Health
Getting enough vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” during early pregnancy could be important for infant health, new research suggests. Researchers at Penn State found that infants born to women deficient in the nutrient were more likely to...
- Posted February 6, 2025
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Too Often, ER Docs Don’t Spot Migraines in Minority Kids
Kids and teens can also get migraines, but Black and Hispanic children seen in ERs are more likely to have their condition go undiagnosed, new research shows. That’s concerning, because “without a proper diagnosis, medications that can...
- Posted February 6, 2025
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Therapeutic Vaccine May Fight Advanced Kidney Cancer
A small, early trial of a vaccine that mobilizes the immune system to battle advanced kidney cancers appears successful, researchers report. The “personalized cancer vaccines” (PCVs) used by the nine patients in the trial were targeted to...
- Posted February 6, 2025
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FDA Approves Symbravo for Acute Treatment of Migraine in Adults
Symbravo can rapidly eliminate migraine pain within two hours, with efficacy sustained through 24 and 48 hours, across migraine pain severity
- Posted February 5, 2025
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FDA Approves Susvimo for Diabetic Macular Edema
Approval marks the first and only continuous delivery treatment as an alternate to regular eye injections
- Posted February 5, 2025
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Spinal Zap Implant Helps Muscle Disease Patients Regain Strength
A new spinal cord implant may help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) regain some muscle function, giving them stronger movement and improved walking ability, researchers report. In a small, month-long pilot study, three adults with SMA...
- Posted February 5, 2025