Daily MedNews Archive - April 2024
April 1, 2024
- Monthly Injection Curbs Opioid Cravings, But Few Treatment Centers Use It
- Mpox Vaccine Protection Quickly Fades; Boosters Necessary: Study
- Telehealth May Help People Stick With Alcoholism Treatment
- Mouse Study Finds Brain Target to Block Alcohol Cravings
- Stem Cells From Patients' Fat Can Help Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
- Abiomed Heart Pumps Linked to 49 Deaths
- Scientists Get Closer to Realistic Replacement Human Ear
- Dangerous Allergies? An Expert Gives Tips to Protect Yourself
- Many Head to Unreliable Twitter as Prime Source on Birth Control
- New Federal Rule Means Hospitals Need Written Consent for Pelvic, Prostate Exams
- Texan Has Contracted H5N1 Bird Flu; CDC Calls Threat to Public 'Low'
April 2, 2024
- Big Improvements Seen in Spotting, Treating Mental Health Issues Around Pregnancy
- Adult High Blood Pressure Could Begin in Childhood
- Better Eye-Tracking: A Hidden Advantage for Sportsmen, Gamers
- Playtime, Being Social Helps a Dog's Aging Brain, Study Finds
- Could the Keto Diet Help Ease Psychiatric Conditions?
- One-Third of Americans Don't Know Vision Risks From Solar Eclipse, Survey Finds
- Florida Supreme Court Backs Abortion Ban, But Allows Referendum on Issue
- Most Folks With Heart Disease Consume Too Much Salt
- Vaping Could Raise Your Risk for Heart Failure
- Women's Heart Risks Rise Sharply After Menopause
April 3, 2024
- In One Baltimore Neighborhood, Curbing Liquor Sales Hours Slashed Crime Rates
- FDA Clears 15-Minute Bedside Test to Gauge Soldiers' Brain Injury
- Test Might Allow Some Patients With Aggressive Breast Cancer Skip Chemo
- 1 in 5 U.S. Cancer Patients Join in Medical Research
- Doctors Still Beat AI in Offering Accurate Medical Advice: Study
- Sports Gambling, Binge Drinking a Dangerous Duo for Health
- Microwave Treatment Could Be an Advance Against Thyroid Tumors
- Germs in Your Gut Could Sway Your Odds for Obesity
- Too Often, Postpartum Depression Goes Untreated in Black, Hispanic Women
- Largest U.S. Egg Producer Says Bird Flu Detected in Chickens at Texas Plant
- Anti-smoking Groups Sue FDA Again Over Menthol Ban Delays
April 4, 2024
- Small Study Suggests Ozempic Relative May Slow Parkinson's
- Tough Work Hours in 20s, 30s Tied to Worse Health Decades Later
- Seniors, Stay Away From Young Kids to Avoid Pneumonia: Study
- Active Workstations Could Make You Smarter at Work
- First Treatment Found for Rare Disease That Can Lead to Amputation
- Cancer Cases Will Keep Rising Worldwide: Report
- Rising Threat to Americans' Healthy Sleep: Neighborhood Gunfire
- Rare Genes Can Raise Odds for Obesity 6-Fold
- Early Menopause, Heart Disease a Bad Combo for Women's Brains
- First Pig Kidney Transplant Patient Discharged From Hospital
- Too Many U.S. Women Disrespected, Mistreated During Childbirth
- Maker Is Pulling Controversial ALS Drug Relyvrio Off the Market
April 5, 2024
- It May Be Fine to Exercise During Long COVID
- Nerve Zap Treatment for Sleep Apnea Less Effective in Obese People
- Antipsychotics Help Ease Episodes of Marijuana-Induced Psychosis
- Was the FDA Too Quick Approving Test for Opioid Addiction Risk?
- Have Only Well-Off Americans Gained From Recent Strides Against Heart Disease?
- Suicide Rates Have Doubled in 20 Years Among U.S. College Athletes
- Cancer Cases Set to Soar 77% by 2050, Thanks to Aging Population
- Eclipse Viewing Safety: Keeping Your & Your Kid's Vision Safe
- Even HIV Patients Without Symptoms May Have Underlying Heart Trouble
April 8, 2024
- Urine Test Could Cut Need for Painful Bladder Cancer Procedure
- Therapeutic Vaccine Prevents Pancreatic Cancer's Recurrence in 3-Year Trial
- Vaccine-by-Mouth Could Replace Antibiotics in Fighting UTIs
- Scientists Develop Vaccine Against Lethal Xylazine, Often Mixed With Street Drugs
- Watching the Solar Eclipse, Safely
- Even a Little Secondhand Smoke Ups Odds for A-Fib
- Many Cancer Drugs Still Unproven 5 Years After Accelerated Approval
- Immunotherapy Before Surgery Might Boost Pancreatic Cancer Survival
- Today's Young Adults Are Aging Faster, and That Might Help Spur Cancers
- Blood Test Spots Early Pancreatic Cancers With 97% Accuracy
April 9, 2024
- Know Your Spring Allergens and the Meds That Can Help
- Adding Vaccine to Immunotherapy for Liver Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial
- Can Pregnancy Accelerate Aging for Women? Study Says Yes
- Some Breast Cancer Patients Can Retain Lymph Nodes, Avoiding Lymphedema
- Stopping Aspirin a Month After Stent Implant Helps Heart Patients
- Wegovy Helps Those With Both Diabetes, Heart Failure: Study
- Can Older Patients With Low-Risk Leukemia Quit Seeing Specialists?
- More Fruits, Veggies, Grains Will Get to Kids Under New WIC Rule
- Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids
- EPA Cracks Down on Toxins Threatening Those Living Near Chemical Plants
- Many Factors Stop U.S. Women From Getting Mammograms
April 10, 2024
- AI May Bring a Better Blood Test for Ovarian Cancer
- 'Gig Economy' Job Woes May Lead to Problem Drinking Later
- EPA Sets Strict Limit on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in U.S. Drinking Water
- Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults
- Ozempic, Wegovy Won't Boost Thyroid Cancer Risk: Study
- Teens with Anxiety, Mood Disorders Less Likely to Get Driver's License
- New Investigational Drug, Olezarsen, Could Slash Blood Triglyceride Levels
- Beta Blocker Meds May Not Help Some Heart Attack Survivors
- Company Behind Defective CPAP Machines Must Make Changes Before U.S. Production Resumes
- Many Older Americans Get Care Outside of Doctor's Office, Poll Finds
- Black and Native Americans Hit Hardest by 'Deaths of Despair'
April 11, 2024
- Most Kids With Down Syndrome Have Sleep Apnea, But New Implant Can Help
- Two-Thirds of Severe COVID Survivors Face Health Issues Months Later
- Climate Change May Be Fueling a Rise in Stroke Deaths
- Parks, Forests Boost Preschoolers' Mental Health
- Rare Fungal Infection Reported in Two Cats, Vet Tech
- A Hidden Culprit Behind A-Fib: Gum Disease
- Gene Discovery May Lead to Better Alzheimer's Treatments
- Household Radon Can Lead to Lung Cancer -- Has Your Home Been Tested?
- Consumer Reports Warns of Concerning Levels of Lead, Sodium in Lunchables
- Preventive Mastectomy Less Common for Black Women With Breast Cancer
- Parents Tending Backyard Poultry Can Pass Along Dangerous Salmonella to Infants
April 12, 2024
- Young Women Often Delay Looking Into Breast Symptoms
- Chlamydia Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
- New Treatment with Imiquimod Could Be An Advance Against Cervical Precancers
- Parents, You Can Ease a Teen's Stress Around Standardized Tests
- Spike in Measles Cases Could Threaten Elimination Status in U.S.: CDC
- 'Virtual Biopsy' Tests Skin Lesions Without a Scalpel
- Seafood Can Pass on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Finds
- Pandemic's Effect in Isolating Older Americans May Not Be Over
- Blood Loss Drives Higher Death Rate for Women During Bypass Surgeries
- Tips To Getting Your Rosacea Under Control
- Almost 1 in 4 People Disenrolled From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured
- Big Rise in Young Adults Undergoing Permanent Sterilization After Dobbs Decision
April 13, 2024
April 15, 2024
- Chemicals Stored in Your Garage Could Raise Odds for ALS
- 'Feeling Like a Burden' Can Be Motivator for Suicide in Preteens
- Americans Short on Sleep, Stressed Out About It: Poll
- Pets Are Passing Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' to Their Owners
- U.S. Medical Drug Shortages Reach Record High
- One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods
- Researchers Probe Moments of Lucid Clarity Among People With Advanced Dementias
- Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study
- Antibiotics Probably Won't Ease Your Cough, Even If Infection is Bacterial: Study
April 16, 2024
- Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye
- Walking Your Way to Better Health
- A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
- Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs
- CDC Warns of 19 Cases of Botched Botox Shots in 9 States
- Complications in Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Health Risks for Women
- 'One and Done': Scientists Develop Vaccine That May Fight Any Viral Strain
- Nosing Out Why Kids Are Less Harmed by COVID
- Melatonin Gummies to Get Safety Labeling, Child-Safe Bottles After Poisonings
- AI Matches Experts in Spotting Radiology Errors
- Good Blood Pressure Control Could Prevent Fibroids
- U.S. to Partner With 50 Countries to Prevent Future Pandemics
April 17, 2024
- Mouse Study Shows Microplastics Migrating From Gut to Other Organs
- Could Some HIV Meds Also Fight Alzheimer's?
- Some Gut Bugs May Help Lower Your Cholesterol
- Birth Control Pill Might Lower Odds for Sports Injuries
- New Brain Target Key to Easing Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy
- Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Placenta Plays Role in Gestational Diabetes, Study Suggests
- Weight-loss Drug Zepbound Eases Sleep Apnea in Company Trials
- COVID Does Not Spur Asthma in Kids, Study Finds
- FDA Recalls Heart Failure Devices Linked to Injuries and Deaths
- Most Homeless Americans Are Battling Mental Illness
April 18, 2024
- Many Seniors Are Overmedicated, But ChatGPT Might Prevent That
- Antipsychotics May Do Great Harm to People With Dementia: Report
- Urine Test Might Spot Head-and-Neck Cancers Early
- Two-Drug Combo Curbs Drinking for People Battling Severe Alcoholism
- Work That Challenges Your Brain Helps You Stay Sharp With Age
- Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study
- Big Health Care Disparities Persist Across the U.S., New Report Finds
- Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of Fruits, Veggies
- Urine Test Might Help Men Skip Prostate Biopsies
- Check Your Fridge for Trader Joe's Fresh Basil, Linked to Salmonella
- Rising Number of Americans Sent to ERs Last Year During Heat Waves
April 19, 2024
- One Neurological Factor Keeps Black, Hispanic Patients From Alzheimer's Clinical Trials
- Screen Pregnant Women for Syphilis, Ob-Gyn Group Advises
- Managing Blood Sugar After Stroke Could Be Key to Outcomes
- Blood Test Might Someday Diagnose Early MS
- Dozens of COVID Virus Mutations Arose in Man With Longest Known Case
- Even With Weight Gain, Quitting Smoking in Pregnancy Still Best for Health
- A-Fib Is Strong Precursor to Heart Failure
- Dietary Changes May Beat Meds in Treating IBS
- Calories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss: Study
- Stigma, Shame Hit Many Gay Men Affected by Mpox Outbreak
- Hoping to Conceive? Experts Offer Tips to Better Female Fertility
April 20, 2024
April 22, 2024
- Relationship With Partner Affects Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
- EPA Designates Two 'Forever Chemicals' as Hazardous
- Many Parents Cook Special Meals for Little Picky Eaters: Poll
- WHO Chief Sounds Alarm on Bird Flu Circulating in U.S. Cattle
- U.S. Measles Cases Reach 125, Surpassing Recent Peak in 2022
- What Folks Consider 'Old Age' Is Getting Older
- A-Fib More Common in Middle-Aged Folk Than Thought
- Few Young Adults Could Administer Naloxone to Reverse Fentanyl Overdose
- Pandemic Had Only Minor Effect on Young Kids' Development
April 23, 2024
- Physical Ills Often Plague People With Schizophrenia, Bipolar
- You Might Fare Better If Your Doctor Is Female, Study Finds
- Biden Administration Sets Nursing Home Staffing Minimums
- Stick to Heimlich Maneuver Not 'Anti-Choking' Devices, FDA Says
- CDC Launches Online 'Heat Forecaster' Tool as Another Summer Looms
- Women in the Military at Risk for Low-Weight Babies
- Repeat Blasts Can Damage Soldiers' Brains, Study Confirms
- Taking Psilocybin for Depression? Relationship With Therapist Is Key
- Neosporin Ointment in the Nose Might Be Potent Antibiotic
- Cancer Takes Tough Toll on Family Finances
April 24, 2024
- Infertility Is Rising Among Young Married Women
- Science Reveals How Aspirin Prevents Colon Cancer
- New Rules Mean 3.6 Million Americans Could Get Wegovy Via Medicare, Costing Billions
- Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying
- 'Dream It, Be It?' Study Finds Teens Who Focus on Life Goals Often Succeed
- Trying 'Magic Mushroom' Drug to Ease Depression? It Has Side Effects
- Black, Hispanic Americans Getting Savvier About CPR
- $282 Billion: What Mental Illness Costs America Each Year
- There's an 'Epidemic' of Loneliness Among U.S. Parents, Poll Finds
- Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in U.S. Milk Supply
- Almost 40% of Americans Live With Dirty Air: Report
- Patient Gets First-Ever Pig Kidney Transplant Plus Heart Pump
April 25, 2024
- Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?
- TikTok Riddled With Misleading Info on Health: Study
- Dairy Cows Moved Across State Lines Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
- Drug, Alcohol Abuse Goes Untreated in Many Ex-Prisoners
- Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
- Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Odds for Second Cancer
- Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year
- Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?
- New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt
- FDA Approves New Antibiotic Against UTIs, Pivya (pivmecillinam)
- U.S. Births Declined in 2023, Marking End to Post-Pandemic Rise
April 26, 2024
- Loneliness Can Shorten Lives of Cancer Survivors
- A Stolen Dog Feels Like Losing a Child, Study Finds
- Healthier Hearts in Middle Age Help Black Women's Brains Stay Strong
- Vancomycin May Be Losing Strength Against Common Deadly Infection
- Better Scans Spot Hidden Inflammation in MS Patients
- Which Patients and Surgeries Are 'High Risk' for Seniors?
- Medicare Warnings Stop Nursing Homes From Overusing Antipsychotic Meds
- Take the Stairs & Step Up to Longer Life
- Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples
- Clients Got HIV Through 'Vampire Facial' Microneedling Treatments
- 'Drug Take Back Day' is Saturday: Check for Leftover Opioids in Your Home
- USDA Gets Tougher on Salmonella in Raw Breaded Chicken Products
April 29, 2024
- Dogs Can Get Lyme Disease, Too
- Vaccines Have Saved 154 Million Lives, Mostly Babies, Over Past 50 Years
- Smokers, Former Smokers May Gain From Switch to Plant-Based Diet
- Syphilis Is Increasingly Displaying Atypical, Severe Symptoms
- Spinal Cord Injury Damages Metabolism, and Scientists Now Know Why
- Blood Test Might Predict Knee Osteoarthritis Years Early
- Climate Change Could Be Good News for Viruses Like COVID
- Scientists Discover Cause of Rare Movement Disorder
- Biden Administration Delays Menthol Cigarette Ban
- King Charles Returns to Duties After Cancer Treatment
- FDA Says First Round of Tests Show No Live Virus in Pasteurized Milk
- More Medical Lab Tests Will Soon Face Federal Scrutiny, FDA Says
April 30, 2024
- Another Teen Vaping Danger: Toxic Lead, Uranium
- Painless Skin Patch Could Deliver Vaccines to Kids
- 1 in 20 ER Visits Involve Homeless People
- Florida Dolphin Found Infected With Bird Flu
- 1 in 4 U.S. Women Will Have an Abortion in Their Lifetime
- Living Healthy Counters Effects of 'Life-Shortening' Genes
- Man Nearly Died From Fentanyl-Linked Brain Disease
- USDA Testing Beef Amid Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows
- Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health
- All Women Need Mammograms Beginning at Age 40, Expert Panel Says
- When in Life Are Folks Most Lonely?
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