Daily MedNews Archive - February 2025

February 1, 2025

• 12 Questions To Ask Yourself and Your Doctor To Maintain Brain Health

February 2, 2025

• Bird Flu Is Spreading: What You Need To Know

February 3, 2025

• F.A.S.T. Acronym Can Speed Bystander Stroke Response
• Cold Water Plunges Might Offer Some Benefit
• Lifetime Cancer Risk Might Be Set Before You're Born
• Severe Infections Double Risk of Heart Failure
• Beta Blocker Propranolol Might Reduce Migraine Stroke Risk
• Young Adults Are Dying Earlier Than Expected
• Key CDC Health Websites Vanish Following Trump Orders

February 4, 2025

• Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins
• Many Americans Misguided On Daily Aspirin, Survey Finds
• Heart Patients Aren't Taking Lifesaving Meds
• At-Home Urine Test Can Detect Aggressive Prostate Cancer
• Ultra-Processed Foods Make Up Nearly Half of Calories for Canadian Kids
• Firearms Injuries Shot Up Following Pandemic, Study Says
• Scientists Find More Microplastics in Human Brains
• Parents Call for Water Bead Ban After Child’s Brain Injury
• FDA Approves Clinical Trials for Pig Kidney Transplants in Humans

February 5, 2025

• The Pill Protects Against Ovarian Cancer, Study Says
• 'Good' Cholesterol Could Be Bad For Glaucoma
• Everyone's Happiest In The Morning, Study Says
• Weed Use Tied To Increase in Schizophrenia
• Diabetic 'Yo-yo' Dieting Can Harm Kidneys
• COVID Might Clog Arteries, Increase Heart Risk
• Kids Consume More Mature Media When Parents Overuse Screens
• Ozempic-Type Drug Fails To Slow Parkinson’s, Study Finds
• Spinal Zap Implant Helps Muscle Disease Patients Regain Strength
• FDA Approves Susvimo for Diabetic Macular Edema
• FDA Approves Symbravo for Acute Treatment of Migraine in Adults

February 6, 2025

• Breast Reduction Can Spur Weight Gain in Young Women
• Vitamin D in Early Pregnancy Could Boost Baby's Health
• Too Often, ER Docs Don't Spot Migraines in Minority Kids
• Good Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
• Therapeutic Vaccine May Fight Advanced Kidney Cancer
• New Bird Flu Strain Found in U.S. Dairy Cows
• Super Bowl Food Ads Are Loaded With Salt, Study Finds
• Is U.S. Prepared for Bird Flu’s Spread in Humans? One Expert Has Concerns
• FDA Approves Wearable Infusion Device for Advanced Parkinson Disease

February 7, 2025

• Pre-Op Immunotherapy May Help Treat Aggressive Breast Cancers
• Wildfires Can Raise Rates of Heart Attacks, Deaths
• NFL Players Are Now Avoiding Opioids for Pain, Study Finds
• ER Visits for Burns, Eye Issues Rose 8-Fold During Recent L.A. Fires
• Firstborn's Trauma Could Set Stage for Mental Health of Younger Kids
• 'Ozempic Face' and Other Top Trends in Plastic Surgery
• Black Maternal Deaths Remain High Despite Overall Decline In U.S.
• CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu
• Study Links Heavy Cannabis Use To Higher Death Risk, Psychosis
• Texas County Reports Measles Outbreak Among Unvaccinated Children

February 8, 2025

• 5 Romantic Gestures for Someone With Allergies or Asthma

February 9, 2025

• Being Optimistic May Help You Save More Money, Study Finds

February 10, 2025

• Breast Cancer: Fear of Recurrence Can Haunt Women for Years
• Can GLP-1 Meds Harm Your Eyes?
• Sister Study Shows Link Between Pregnancy Complications, Heart Risks
• Cancer Rates Are Falling in Appalachia, But Not Enough
• Big Breakfasts Help Keep Heart Patients Happy, Study Shows
• UNAIDS Warns HIV Infections Could Skyrocket Without U.S. Funding
• Speaking Two Languages Might Sharpen Thinking Skills in Kids With Autism
• Boston Surgeons Successfully Transplant Pig Kidney in Fourth Patient
• Mass Shootings That Claim Most Kids' Lives Are Done by Family Members
• Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of 2 Million Baked Goods

February 11, 2025

• Most Americans Keep Chronic Health Conditions Hidden at Work: Poll
• 'Playful' Approach to Life Pays Off, Study Finds
• GLP-1 Meds Can Work Wonders for Kidney Health
• Most People Worldwide Lack Good Treatment for Mental Illness
• Shark Attacks Plummeted Worldwide Last Year
• For Less Severe Child Peanut Allergies, Small Doses of Peanut Butter May Help
• Federal Judge Halts NIH Cuts That Could Impact Medical Research
• CDC: U.S. Influenza Activity in the United States Remains Elevated
• Wrong Smartphone Settings Can Lead to Missed Alerts From Linked Diabetes Devices

February 12, 2025

• 'E-reporting' Daily Symptoms Boosts Cancer Patients' Well-Being
• Anesthesiologists' Group Urges Limits on Ketamine Use
• Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm
• Federal Judge Rules FDA, CDC Must Restore Health Websites Removed Under Trump Order
• More Evidence Ozempic Can Curb Alcoholism
• Almost Half of Rural Americans Face Long Drives for Surgery
• Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of State Over Risk of Food Poisoning
• In People With Autism, ADHD Rates Still Common in Adulthood
• Senators Call on FDA to Act Against Misleading Weight-Loss Drug Commercials

February 13, 2025

• More Sunshine in Pregnancy, Infancy Could Benefit Kids With MS
• Ready for a Romantic Relationship? Your Friends' Opinions Matter
• Enjoying Valentine's Day When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's
• Could Yogurt Lower Your Odds for Deadly Colon Cancers?
• Certain Birth Control Pills, Devices Linked to Higher Heart Risks
• Belly Fat, Diabetes and Drinking Doubles Liver Disease Risk
• Experts Warn Marijuana Ads Are Reaching Kids Through Social Media
• RFK Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary in Near Party-Line Vote
• Depression Can Speed Onset of Chronic Illnesses, Study Finds
• Number Infected Now 24 in Texas County Measles Outbreak

February 14, 2025

• Epstein-Barr Virus Might Help Trigger Cancer After Kidney Transplant
• Seniors, Could Working Later in Life Be Healthy?
• STI Testing at Home? Survey Finds Many Young People Are For It
• Do Steroid Shots Help Ease Back Pain? Experts Weigh In
• Zoo Workers Battle Grief When Animals in Their Care Die
• Americans Who’ve Become Caregivers Rose by a Third in 10 Years
• States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths
• Igloo Recalls 1M Rolling Coolers Over Risk of Fingertip Amputations
• CDC Finds Undetected Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians
• American Cancer Society Calls for Restoration of Key CDC, FDA Data

February 15, 2025

• What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide

February 16, 2025

• Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?

February 17, 2025

• Can't Find a Gastroenterologist? You're Not Alone
• U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting

February 18, 2025

• Black Children Less Likely To Get Gene Tests for Neuro Disorders
• Adults Can Learn 'Perfect Pitch,' Study Suggests
• Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health
• Juicing Diets Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds
• Prostate Cancer Screening Hits the Streets With the 'Man Van'
• NIH Research Funding Drops $1B Under Trump Administration
• Student Athletes Don't Know How To Fuel With Food, Study Says
• Trump Blocks Federal Funds for Schools That Require COVID Vaccines
• As Bird Flu Outbreak Worsens, Zoetis Gets Green Light for Poultry Vaccine
• FDA Approves More Broadly Protective Meningococcal Vaccine, Penmenvy

February 19, 2025

• Women Of Color Receive Slower Response To A Bad Mammogram
• Docs Don't Track Pregnancy Complications That Threaten Long-Term Health
• Saphnelo Can Stave Off Organ Damage From Lupus
• Arthritis Sufferers Don't Get The Mental Health Support They Need, Study Says
• Unhealthy Eating Linked To Female Incontinence
• Blood Test Could Guide Better Diet For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Denied by Insurance? Why Fighting Back Sometimes Works
• Trump Administration Reverses Plan to End Free COVID Test Program
• Scientists Have New Theory About Record Heat
• FDA Approves Merilog, First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar for Patients With Diabetes

February 20, 2025

• Unexplained Stroke Risk Doubled Among Young Smokers
• U.S. Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage
• Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children
• LGBTQ+ Stress and Stigma Increase Risk of Mental Health Problems
• U.K. Kids Help Improve Treatment, Rehab For Traumatic Brain Injury
• Should Your Teen Receive Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments?
• Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
• Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens, Then Kills Two Cats
• Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults
• Number of Measles Cases Now 58 in West Texas Outbreak

February 21, 2025

• TV Violence Linked To Aggression In Teenage Boys
• This Flu Season Is Worst In A Decade
• Walking Exercises Improve Stroke Rehab
• Black Cancer Death Rate Declining, But Higher Risk Remains
• Rewards of Tight Blood Pressure Control Outweigh Risks, Trial Finds
• OD Deaths Decline in U.S., Driven By Drop In Opioid Fatalities
• New York Sues Vape Companies for Marketing to Youth, Violating Flavor Ban
• Dangerous Blood Clot Sidelines NBA Star Victor Wembanyama for the Season
• Vaccine Shows Promise for Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds
• Water, Plain Milk Are the Healthiest Drinks for Kids

February 22, 2025

• Coffee Leads U.S. Caffeine Intake as Tea Declines

February 23, 2025

• Fainting: Simple Tips to Stay Safe

February 24, 2025

• Ozempic, Wegovy Linked To Potential Vision Loss
• Parents' Mental Health Impacts Kids' Risk of ADHD, Anxiety
• Weight-Loss Drugs Could Help Extend Life of Replacement Joints
• Hospice, Palliative Care Underused Among Advanced Cancer Patients
• Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer
• Newborns With Seizures At Greater Risk of Epilepsy
• Bird Flu Found in Rats for First Time, USDA Confirms
• Lost Your Vaccine Records? Here’s How to Track Them Down
• Narcissists Feel Left Out and Fuel More Rejection, Study Finds
• Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100

February 25, 2025

• Night Shift Workers Might Lower Cancer Risk With Melatonin
• Just One Hour of Screen Time Increases Risk of Nearsightedness
• Gynecological Problems Risk Heart, Brain Health
• Antidepressants Might Accelerate Dementia Decline
• More ER Docs Prescribing Meds To Fight Opioid Addiction
• Breast Cancer A Killer In Poor Countries, Report Says
• Study Finds No Spike in Cardiac Arrest in Athletes During Pandemic
• Most Americans Don’t Know These Heart Disease Risks, Survey Shows
• Listeria Outbreak From Frozen Shakes Kills 12, Sickens 38
• Boston Scientific Recalls Accolade Pacemaker Devices

February 26, 2025

• Young Women's Locale Plays Role In Breast Cancer Risk
• Rapid Gene Test Aids Brain Cancer Surgery
• A Suicide Death Occurs Every 43 Seconds Worldwide
• Childhood Long COVID Might Be Caused By Lower Blood Flow In Lungs
• MS Patients May Benefit From Eating More Fish
• LA Wildfires Spewed Lead Into Atmosphere
• Study Reveals How the Brain Lets Go of Fear
• New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
• Utah Moves to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
• Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices February Meeting Postponed

February 27, 2025

• Extreme Heat Might Accelerate Aging Among Seniors
• AI Can Guide Surgery For Childhood Epilepsy
• Microplastics Might Pose Brain Risk For Coastal Residents
• Blood Test Can Help Diagnose, Track ALS
• Opioids During Surgery Might Cause Worse Pain For Patients
• Second Flu Vaccine Meeting Canceled -- What Happens Next?
• USDA Reveals Plan to Lower Egg Prices Amid Bird Flu
• PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Worthy Of Public Concern, Expert Says
• Measles Outbreak in Texas Claims Life of Unvaccinated Child

February 28, 2025

• COVID Hospital Patients Face Increased Risk Of Death For 2+ Years Afterward
• Young Women Suffer Menopause Symptoms In Silence, Study Says
• No Suicide Risk Associated With GLP-1 Drugs
• Physical Activity Linked to Better Mental, Brain Health
• 'Telelactation' Support Promotes Breastfeeding
• Poor Sleep Endangering The Health of Two-Thirds of Americans
• U.S. Ends Funding for Thousands of Global Health Programs
• Severe Flu Season Raises Concerns About Brain Complications in Kids
• U.S. Cancels Ebola Aid in Uganda Despite Elon Musk’s Claims
• FDA Makes Access to Clozapine Easier for Patients With Schizophrenia