- + FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea—Zepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating moderate to seve...
- + Missouri judge partially blocks enforcement of state’s abortion ban—A state judge on Friday ruled Missouri's nearly total abortion ban violates the state's Constitution as amended by voters on Nov. 5 and partially bloc...
- + Delaware agrees to corrective actions following federal disability rights complaint—Delaware has agreed to better enforce federal disability rights laws after a recent complaint claimed the state failed to provide medical equipment an...
- + Red wine headaches might stem from compound found in grape skins—New research suggests a likely culprit of red wine headaches is quercetin, a compound found in grape skins.
- + Long-term exposure to air pollution tied to clots in veins that bring blood to heart—Long-term exposure to air pollution poses an increased risk of blood clots in deep veins, which can result in serious complications, including death, ...
- + Pricey weight loss drugs lose some disciples in 2024—People struggling with their body weight experienced joy when new, more effective prescription drug options became the rage in 2023, but it seems many...
- + 20% of people aged 15 to 49 globally infected with herpes, study shows—More than 840 million people around the world under age 50 are living with genital herpes, according to a new study that calls for vaccines to tackle ...
- + Late-stage breast cancer diagnoses increase dramatically in U.S.—The number of U.S. women with breast cancer that has spread elsewhere in the body by the time of diagnosis increased dramatically among all ages and e...
- + Loneliness widespread among U.S. residents ages 50 to 80, poll shows—Fewer older U.S. residents feel as lonely and isolated as they did during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many still feel alone, a new poll reveals.
- + Avid use of sweetened beverages increases cardiovascular disease risk, study finds—Drinking sweetened beverages greatly increases cardiovascular disease risk, but occasionally savoring sugary refreshments doesn't have the same effect...
- + Forbes Healthcare Summit: AI can improve the quality, cost of healthcare—Artificial intelligence can improve the effectiveness and affordability of how healthcare is delivered, attendees at the 2024 Forbes Healthcare Summit...
- + Diets high in industrially produced foods impair muscle quality, associated with knee osteoarthritis—Consuming more ultra-processed food is linked to higher levels of fat on thigh muscles, a new study reports.
- + Short, intense bursts of exercise lower women's cardiovascular disease risk by almost half—Exercising at a high intensity for as little as 90 seconds a day may protect from the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or he...
- + Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of symptoms—People who are obese and harbor deep belly fat are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease-specific proteins in the brain up to 20 years bef...
- + Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users' lives—New vending machines have been cropping up around the country as innovative public health tools to combat overdose deaths from fentanyl -- a potent sy...
- + CDC, FDA probe tainted cucumbers that sickened 68 people in 19 states—Federal and state health officials said Friday they are working to track down more information about a Salmonella outbreak traced to Mexican-grown cuc...
- + Costco brand eggs due to salmonella danger recalled in five states—Handsome Brooks Farms on Wednesday recalled its 24-count Kirkland Signature organic pasture-raised eggs due to potential salmonella contamination in f...
- + Biden administration wants to cover weight-loss prescriptions under Medicare, Medicaid—Medicare and Medicaid would be required to cover weight loss drug prescriptions for millions of obese Americans under plans announced by the Biden adm...
- + Opioid-free surgery can treat pain at physical, emotional levels—Opioid-free surgery can address both physical and emotional well-being through effective anesthesia and complementary pain-management techniques.
- + Infant dead, 10 ill due to Yu Shang Food Listeria contamination—A Listeria outbreak tied to recalled Yu Shang Food products has claimed the life of an infant and caused at least 10 others to take ill.
- + Yu Shang Food expands recall of poultry, meats due to Listeria contamination—Yu Shang Food has expanded its recall of poultry products and ready-to-eat meats due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- + CDC confirms first child in United States infected with bird flu—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first child in the United States contracted avian influenza H5 virus infection.
- + FDA finds 'black mold-like substance,' bacteria-tainted water at Tom's of Maine facility—Tom's of Maine has received a warning from the Food and Drug Administration about a "black mold-like substance," as well as bacteria in the water, at ...
- + Trump taps Dr. Oz for Medicare/Medicaid administrator—TV personality and former Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz would lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as the new admini...
- + Coronary calcium score shown as strong, non-invasive predictor of heart attacks—Predicting who is at high risk for a heart attack or death may be as simple as obtaining a person's coronary artery calcium score -- a noninvasive way...
- + Trump chooses RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary—President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Serv...
- + Measles cases up 20% globally as vaccinations decline—Measles is making a comeback, with cases up more than 20% across the globe to more than 10.3 million over the last year, the World Health Organization...
- + E. coli cases climb to 104 in deadly outbreak linked to slivered onions served at McDonald's—A deadly E. coli outbreak connected to slivered onions served in McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers across the country has sickened at least 104 pe...
- + Eczema risk seems to increase from polluted air, study finds—Living in places with more air pollution raises the risk of eczema, a chronic condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin, a new study suggests...
- + Costco recalls nearly 80,000 pounds of butter due to possible mislabeling—Costco voluntarily recalled 79,200 pounds of two types of its store-brand butter over the past month because their labels may not have said the produc...
- + Study: Deaths from cardiovascular disease surge among adults 25-64 in rural areas—Deaths from cardiovascular disease have surged among adults ages 25 to 64 living in rural areas, a new study shows.
- + FDA says commonly used decongestant 'not effective,' proposes removal—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined commonly used oral phenylephrine is "not effective" and has proposed its removal from over-the-co...
- + Additional case of new mpox strain detected in Britain for a total of four—An additional case of a new strain of mpox has been detected in Britain, bringing the total number of infections in the country to four.
- + Excessive daytime sleepiness can lead to dementia, study indicates—Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an older adult can spell dire consequences that ultimately may lead to full-blown dementia, according to ...
- + Two additional cases of new mpox strain diagnosed in Britain—Two additional cases of a new strain of mpox have been detected in Britain, national health officials said Monday, less than a week after the first ca...
- + Study tracks Americans' 'stubborn' mistrust of science behind COVID-19 vaccines—A new study indicates what researchers describe as an ongoing "stubborn mistrust" in science among the American public as it relates to COVID-19 vacci...
- + Final phase for polio vaccinations resumes in northern Gaza—The third and final phase of polio vaccinations is underway in the northern Gaza strip after being postponed due to a lack of access and safety concer...
- + Have chronic low back pain? Try virtual yoga, study suggests—Virtual yoga can be a successful and accessible way to manage chronic low back pain -- a common ailment with major consequences, a new study suggests.
- + Biden invokes wartime powers to address IV fluids shortage—The nation's depleted supply of IV solutions is recovering after a North Carolina facility recently resumed production after Hurricane Helene temporar...
- + First human case of new mpox virus detected in Britain—Health officials in Britain have detected the country's first confirmed human case of a new strain of mpox that has been spreading throughout Africa.
- + CDC confirms onions caused McDonald’s E. coli outbreak—Slivered onions served on McDonald's Quarter Pounders and other menu items caused a recent E. coli outbreak, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
- + Weight-loss surgery in teens brings long-term health benefits, study concludes—Weight-loss surgery in adolescents with severe obesity can lead to long-term health benefits, such as more frequent remission of type 2 diabetes than ...
- + 'Weekend warrior' exercise can cut risk of cognitive decline, study indicates—Being a "weekend warrior" -- engaging in exercise once or twice per week -- may be as beneficial as regular sessions in decreasing the risk of cogniti...
- + Blood tests for colon cancer screening not ready to replace colonoscopy, study indicates—New blood tests screen for colorectal cancer in a much less invasive way than colonoscopy, but deaths will increase if many people choose this alterna...
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