Daily MedNews Archive - February 2024
February 1, 2024
- Loneliness Is Plaguing Americans in 2024: Poll
- Common Gynecologic Condition Tied to Cognitive Issues
- 'Hidden Killer' Radon Could Raise Your Stroke Risk
- Scientists Sound Alarm on New Drug-Resistant E. Coli
- Nerve Zaps Plus Intense Rehab Can Help Stroke Survivors Use Hands, Arms Again
- How Walking in Nature Sharpens the Mind
- E-Coupons Are Luring Folks to Taking Up Vaping
- Odds for Dementia Nearly Triple in the Year After a Stroke
- High Blood Pressure in Young Black Women Sends Stroke Risks Soaring
- Could Many Cases of 'Dementia' in Men Be Liver Cirrhosis Instead?
- More Cancers Linked to Contaminated Water at Camp LeJeune
- FDA Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Eyedrops
February 2, 2024
- Scientists Spot Brain Cells That Prepare You to Speak
- Stroke Recovery Could Depend on Where You Live
- Ancient Greeks Seldom Hit by Dementia, Suggesting It's a Modern Malady
- Dermatologists' Group Offers Latest Guidance on Acne
- Latest COVID Vaccine Shields Against Current Dominant Strain
- 'Whole Blood' Transfusions Might Save More Lives
- Neighborhood Gyms Can Be a Lifeline for Stroke Survivors
- Why Some Folks Get COVID and Others Never Do
- CDC Warns That 'Gas Station Heroin' May Contain Synthetic Pot
- Americans Have Mixed Feelings on Tech, AI in Health Care: Poll
- Dental Group Says Lead Aprons No Longer Needed for X-Rays
- Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Disorders Than Men, and Scientists May Know Why
February 3, 2024
February 5, 2024
- New Treatment Approach Good News for People Battling Rectal Cancers
- U.S. Prescription Drug Prices Nearly Triple Those of Other Nations
- Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Leave Lingering Insomnia
- Need Mental Health Services Via Telehealth? Many Clinics Still Don't Offer It
- FDA Panel Tackles Faulty Pulse Oximeter Readings That Come With Darker Skin
- Weight-Loss Med Zepbound Lowers High Blood Pressure in Obese People
- Shark Bites Are Up Worldwide
- Hearing Troubles Can Affect the Mind, Too
- Black Americans Lose Sleep After High-Profile Police Killings
- Healthy Living Builds 'Cognitive Reserve' in Brain That May Prevent Dementia
- King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer
February 6, 2024
- Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration? Here's What You Need to Know
- Surge in Police Seizures of 'Magic Mushrooms' Mirrors Rise in Psilocybin Use
- CDC Restarts National Anti-Smoking Campaign, With Focus on Menthols
- Scientists Produce First 3D-Printed Brain Tissue for Use in Research
- Dentists' Group Issues New Pain-Control Guidelines for Teens, Adults
- Is Money Needed for Happiness? Tribes Study Suggests Otherwise
- Veterans' Study Shows Effectiveness of Ketamine Against Depression
- Ultrasound Could Spot Placenta Issues Tied to Low Birth Weight
- Country Music Star Toby Keith Dies of Cancer at 62
- Vaccines May Work Better if Arms Are Alternated for Each Shot
- More Evidence COVID Shot in Pregnancy Is Safe, Healthy for Babies
- CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Cheese, Yogurt
February 7, 2024
- Body Temperature Rises in People Battling Depression
- Plastics Chemicals Tied to Preemie Births Add Billions in Medical Costs
- Could Bullying Raise a Teen's Odds for Psychosis?
- High-Risk Strains of HPV Could Raise Women's Odds for Heart Death
- Music Hath Charms to Boost Mental Health: Poll
- Pulmonary Rehab Can Be Tough to Find for People With COPD
- Financial Troubles Could Lead to Cancers Diagnosed at Later Stage
- Late-Life Divorce May Be Mentally Tougher on Women Than Men
- Cinnamon Processor in Ecuador Is Culprit Behind Lead-Tainted Applesauce, FDA Says
- Most Americans Don't Know Their Lifesaving 'Heart Numbers': Survey
February 8, 2024
- Americans Have One Trusted Source for Info on COVID Vaccines
- CPR's Lifesaving Powers Decline as Minutes Pass
- Viagra, Cialis May Help Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
- Head Position May Be Key to Better Clot Removal After Stroke
- Cutting U.S. Homelessness by 25% Could Prevent 2,000 Opioid Deaths Each Year
- Scientists Gain New Insights Into How Small Intestine Works
- Journal Publisher Retracts Two Studies Cited in Abortion Pill Access Case
- Your Brain Finds Ways to Compensate Against Age-Related Decline
- Adding Blood Thinners to Clot-Busting Meds Won't Improve Stroke Outcomes: Study
- Murder, Suicide Claim More Years of Life Among U.S. Minorities Than Whites
- Survey Shows Transgender, Nonbinary People Suffer Financial Strife, Stigma
- CDC Investigating Illness Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship
- Dr. Anthony Fauci to Publish Memoir 'On Call' in June
February 9, 2024
- During Grief and Loss, Simple Steps Can Help You Cope
- Lifting of Federal Ban on Gun Research Funding Has Spurred More Studies
- Dementia Care Costs Can Quickly Burn Through People's Savings: Study
- How Would an FDA Ban on Popular Cold Meds Affect Americans?
- Murder Rate for U.S. Black Women Is 6 Times That of Whites
- Stress Main Factor Driving Teens to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol
- Use It or Lose It? Mouse Study Reveals Key to Healthy Erections
- Medical Tourism in Mexico Led to Deadly Fungal Illness for Americans
- Is Marriage a Prescription for Happiness? Poll Says Yes
- Biden Administration to Tighten Air Pollution Standards
- New Prosthetic Hand Can Sense Objects' Temperature
- Score Big With a Healthy, Tasty Super Bowl Feast
February 12, 2024
- You Probably Can't 'Exercise Away' the Calories in Sodas: Study
- Doctor 'Alert' Warnings Helped One Health System Reduce Unnecessary Tests
- Many Cancer Patients With Heart Issues Also Have Sleep Apnea
- Novo Nordisk Settles Lawsuits Over Copycat Versions of Ozempic, Wegovy
- Defense Secretary Returns to Hospital With Bladder Issues
- Healthy Fashion: Earrings That Track Your Wellness
- As Pickleball's Popularity Has Soared, So Have Injuries
- New Stool Test May Spot More Colon Cancers Sooner
- Even 'White Lies' From Parents Encourage Lying by Kids
- Exercise Can Be a Painkiller for Cancer Patients
- Fast Food Wrappings May Pass on Toxic Chemicals to Pregnant Women
- A Cardiologist Answers Your Questions on New Weight-Loss Meds, Ozempic and Zepbound
February 13, 2024
- Helping a Loved One With Dementia Enjoy Valentine's Day
- Avoiding Meat Can Help Men Cope With Prostate Cancer Treatments
- Blood Test to Predict Schizophrenia Shows Promise
- Salt Substitutes Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
- Quality of EMS Care Across the Country Varies Widely
- One in 10 Pregnant Women With COVID Will Develop Long COVID
- Research With a Bang: Science Reveals How Loud Noise Damages Hearing
- A Quarter of Americans Breathe 'Unhealthy Air,' Report Shows
- Pregnancy Complications May Harm Child's Heart Health Long-Term
- Syphilis Rates Among Pregnant Women Have Tripled, CDC Data Shows
- Scientists Develop Sensor That Tests Saliva for Breast Cancer
February 14, 2024
- Scientists Discover New Way to Fight Estrogen-Fueled Breast Cancer
- Being Bullied in Childhood More Than Triples Risk of Mental Health Struggles Later
- Which Activities Help Kids Recover From Concussion?
- Combo of Hot Flashes, Migraine Sends Heart Risks Sky High
- Study Finds No Link Between Premature Birth, Autism
- Exercise a Lot? You May Lower Your Risk of COVID Infection, Hospitalization
- Acupuncture May Lower Stroke Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
- Schools May Be Underestimating How Many Kids Are Homeless
- Could Using Scents in Therapy Help Depressed Patients Recover?
- Are Apes Comedians? Study Says Yes
- Man Dies in First Fatal Case of Alaskapox
- CDC May Consider Loosening COVID Isolation Guidance
- Oregon Man Struck by Bubonic Plague Likely Got It From Pet Cat
February 15, 2024
- Drug Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis May Also Help Prevent It
- Around the World, Indigenous People Face Higher Stroke Risk
- School Uniforms Might Get in the Way of Kids Exercising
- Walking, Jogging, Yoga Are All Good Medicine for Depression
- Immunotherapy Before Sarcoma Surgery Improves Outcomes
- Stress, Lack of Child Care Driving Many Doctors to Quit
- Smoking Harms Immune System Years After Quitting
- Half of U.S. Health Care Workers Say They've Witnessed Racism Against Patients
- FDA Approves First Treatment for Severe Frostbite, Aurlumyn (iloprost)
- Wrong RSV Shots Given to Some Pregnant Women, Young Kids
- New Treatment Brings Hope for Rare, Deadly Cancer Linked to Asbestos, Malignant Mesothelioma
- Key to Tasty Tea May Be the Germs Found in Plants' Roots
February 16, 2024
- When Grandparents Support Mom, Antidepressant Use Drops: Study
- Telehealth as Safe as Clinics for Abortion Pills, Study Finds
- Most People Have Been Exposed to Little-Known Pesticide: Study
- Big Cats Can Tell Familiar Voices From Strangers
- Blood Test Helps Predict Future Heart Attacks
- Women With HIV Age Faster, Study Shows
- Despite the Evidence, Nearly 15% of Americans Deny Climate Change
- Smoking Now Fuels More Drug Overdoses than Injecting Does
- Drug That Treats Cocaine Addiction May Curb Colon Cancer
- Brain Cancer Risk Rises in Vets After Serious Head Injury
- CDC May Recommend COVID Boosters for Some This Spring
- More Kids, Teens May Be Taking Multiple Psychiatric Meds
- FDA Expands Use of Asthma Med Xolair to Treat Food Allergies
February 17, 2024
February 19, 2024
- What Helps the Homeless Who Have Pets? Study Has Answers
- Parenting Style Could Influence ADHD Severity in Kids
- Black, Hispanic Middle Class Finding It Tougher to Afford Senior Housing, Health Care
- Science Gets to the Bottom of Bad Breath
- Access to Opioids Could Be Boosting Suicide Rates
- Heavy Sedation Could Drive Hispanic Patients' Higher Death Rate While on Ventilators
- Seniors, FDA Has 5 Medication Tips to Keep You Safe
- FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Melanoma, Amtagvi
- E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk Cheese
- Women Get More Health Gains From Exercise Compared to Men
February 20, 2024
- Anger Won't Help You Get Ahead in the Workplace
- Patients With Depression Face Highest Risk for Suicide in Days After Hospital Discharge
- Can't Exercise Every Day? Weight Loss Is Still Possible
- Anorexia Can Hit Boys and Men, Too
- Political Changes Are Stressing Hispanic Americans: Study
- Gene-Based Tests Could Predict Your Odds for Common Illnesses
- Preventive Mastectomies May Save Lives of Women With Breast Cancer Genes
- Too Much Niacin May Be Bad for the Heart
- It's Tougher for Non-White Americans to Get Opioid Addiction Drug, Buprenorphine
- EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
- Annual Mammograms Starting at 40 Saves The Most Lives
February 21, 2024
- Parents Scrambling After Asthma Inhaler Flovent Removed From Market
- Healthy Living Can Prevent Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Out-of-Pocket Costs Are Tough on Americans With Diabetes
- Which Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Is Best for You?
- Cutting Out Meat Might Help Prevent Snoring: Study
- Remains Show Prehistoric Peoples Cared for Those With Down Syndrome
- Treating Vaginal Dryness Around and After Menopause
- Menthols Ban Would Slash U.S. Smoking Rates: Study
- Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children
- WHO Reports 79% Increase in Measles Cases Worldwide
- Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971
- This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
- Move to Electric Vehicles Could Prevent Millions of Child Asthma Attacks Each Year
February 22, 2024
- Recognize the Signs of Burnout in Yourself and Others
- Scientists May Have Spotted a Key to Long COVID
- Families of Infertile Men Face Higher Cancer Risks
- Long Hours Watching Videos May Stunt Toddlers' Language Development
- Jill Biden Announces $100 Million for Research on Women's Health
- Nearly 4 in 10 Americans Know Someone Who's Died From Drug Overdose
- Could Hair Loss Drug Finasteride Help Men's Hearts?
- Don't Use Smartwatches That Claim to Measure Blood Sugar, FDA Warns
- Dirty Air Could Be Raising Your Alzheimer's Risk
- Want to Boost Your Preschoolers' Language Skills? Reminisce With Them
- Protecting Yourself From Winter Weather Injuries
- U.S. Safety Protocols Stopped TB in Imported Lab Monkeys From Spreading to Humans
- Wendy Williams Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia
February 23, 2024
- 1 in 3 Trans Masculine People Taking Testosterone Can Still Ovulate: Study
- Microplastics Found in Human Placentas
- School Lockdown Drills Help Students Feel Safer: Study
- Food-Focused Toddlers at Higher Risk for Eating Disorders as Teens
- Is a 'Universal' Snake Venom Antidote Near?
- Will Your Knee Replacement Need a Second Surgery?
- AI Outperforms Eye Docs in Managing Glaucoma
- Poll Shows Strong Support Among Black Voters for Menthols Ban
- How to Keep the 'Ozempic Effect' Going: Exercise
- Florida Surgeon General Defies CDC Guidance Amid School Measles Outbreak
- Young Workers' Injuries Rise After Recreational Marijuana Sales Made Legal
February 24, 2024
February 26, 2024
- Junk Food Ups Colon Cancer Risk, But Most Americans Don't Know It
- Women Working in Health Care Face Burnout at Higher Rates Than Men
- Women Over 60: Here's How Many Daily Steps You Need to Avoid Heart Failure
- Faulty Pulse Oximeters Could Worsen Heart Failure Care in Black Patients
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Ease Depression Around Menopause
- New Experimental Drug, Rusfertide, Could Be Big Advance Against Rare Blood Cancer
- Asthma Drug Xolair Guards Against Severe Reactions in People With Food Allergies
- Earbuds, Headphones a Rising Threat to Kids Hearing
- Treating Crohn's Sooner, More Aggressively Greatly Improves Outcomes: Study
- Amy Schumer Reveals Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosis
- Emergency Calls by Youth Rose After States Decriminalized 'Magic Mushroom' Drug
- Grief Affects the Body, Not Just the Mind
- Mental Health Issues a Prime Driver of Deaths for New Moms: Study
February 27, 2024
- Which Families Are Less Likely to Get Teens the HPV Vaccine?
- Fast-Food Outlets, Bars Aren't Great Neighbors for Your Heart
- Fat Around Men's Pancreas Might Raise Odds for Alzheimer's
- A Warming World May Mean More Premature Births
- Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
- You're Aware of Relaxing Words While Asleep, and They Calm the Heart
- Firsthand Experience of Climate Change Disasters Is Stressing Teens
- One Way to Reduce Child Obesity: Get Kids Moving More in Class
- 1 in 5 People Who Attempt Suicide Have No Prior Mental Illness
- Cyberattack Stalls Prescription Dispensing at UnitedHealth
- Lab Study Questions Safety of Tattoo Ink Ingredients
- How to Calm Your Child After a Nightmare
- What Is Chronic Sinusitis, and How Is it Treated?
February 28, 2024
- Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.
- Radon a Bigger Threat to Rural Homes
- Is It Allergies or Sinusitis? Many Folks Are Misdiagnosed
- Try Mindfulness, Talk Therapy to Ease Mood, Memory Issues of Menopause
- Yoga Brings Brain Benefits to Women at Risk for Alzheimer's
- Your Brain Feels Better When Music Is Live, Not Recorded: Study
- Daily Marijuana Use Greatly Raises Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
- Mom's Grief During Pregnancy Could Pass Heart Trouble to Her Child
- What Is Measles, and How Can I Shield Myself & My Family?
- How Is Autism Diagnosed?
- Number of Abortions Performed Per Month in U.S. Unchanged Since Fall of Roe v. Wade
- Say Goodbye to PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging: FDA
February 29, 2024
- Simple Eye Test Might Spot Autism in Kids
- Service Dogs May Lessen Seizure Frequency in Folks With Epilepsy
- 'Ultra-Processed' Foods Harm Your Health in More Than 30 Different Ways
- Impaired Sense of Direction Could Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
- Stressed Parents Could Mean More Self-Harm by Kids
- Using Marijuana to Ease Stress? Focus on CBD, not THC
- CDC Experts Recommend Seniors Get Another COVID Shot
- 'No New Concerns' for Biden's Health After Annual Physical
- Long COVID May Harm Cognition
- U.S. to Strengthen Protections for Air Travelers With Wheelchairs
- U.S. Deaths Linked to Alcohol Keep Rising, Especially Among Women
- Changes in Gay Men's Behaviors, Not Vaccine, Halted Mpox Outbreak
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