All posts by LadyLively

  • Medicare Warnings Stop Nursing Homes From Overusing Antipsychotic Meds

    Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds. Letters sent to heavy prescribers of quetiapine (Seroquel), the most popular antipsychotic in the United States,...

    • Posted April 26, 2024
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  • U.S. Births Declined in 2023, Marking End to Post-Pandemic Rise

    The short post-pandemic uptick in U.S. births may be over, with 2023 numbers showing a decline in births. According to provisional data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just under 3.6 million babies were...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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  • FDA Approves New Antibiotic Against UTIs

    As many patients already know, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can recur despite the use of antibiotics. So, it’s welcome news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Pivya (pivmecillinam) to fight bacterial UTIs. “UTIs...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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  • New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt

    School lunches will soon contain less added sugars and salt under new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday. “We all share the goal of helping children reach their full potential,” Agriculture Secretary...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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  • Dairy Cows Moved Across State Lines Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu

    As bird flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it will start requiring testing of the animals if they are moved across state lines. The “USDA...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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  • TikTok Riddled With Misleading Info on Health: Study

    Young people researching health topics on TikTok will find an alarming amount of misinformation on the platform, a new study says. About 44% of TikTok videos related to sinusitis contained non-factual information, researchers reported recently in the...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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  • Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?

    Emulsifiers — substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods — appear to increase people’s risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. In fact, the more emulsifiers that people eat as part of their food,...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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  • Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring

    Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found. “A slightly increased risk of neuropsychiatric disorders was found, but this...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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  • Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?

    People taking heartburn meds have a higher risk of migraines and other types of severe headaches, a new study warns. All classes of acid-reducing drugs — proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and even antacids — appear to...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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  • Drug, Alcohol Abuse Goes Untreated in Many Ex-Prisoners

    Most ex-cons are unlikely to receive substance use treatment following their release from prison, even though odds are high they are struggling with addiction, a new study finds. National estimates suggest as many as 85% of inmates...

    • Posted April 25, 2024
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