Daily MedNews Archive - January 2024
January 1, 2024
January 2, 2024
- Citrus Supplement, Diosmin, Could Ease Swelling After Knee Replacement
- Know the Facts About Glaucoma
- Regret After Gender-Affirming Surgery Is Largely a Myth, Experts Say
- Living With a Depressed Loved One Can Take Mental, Financial Toll
- Do You Really Need to Fast Before a Common Cardiac Test?
- More Americans Will Only Have to Pay $35 a Month for Insulin in 2024
- Defibrillators Now Mandatory at Some Gyms, Stadiums -- Why Aren't More People Using Them?
- 'Substantial Demand' for Abortion Pills Ordered in Advance, Study Finds
- Tips From an Expert as You Start 'Dry January'
January 3, 2024
- Resolve to Get a Free Memory Screening in 2024
- Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Pee Is Yellow
- Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Slow a Deadly Lung Disease
- In Early Research, Heart Drugs Show Promise in Fighting Muscular Dystrophy
- Lung Cancer CT Screening Can Save Lives, But Study Finds Downsides
- Could Artificial Sweeteners Alter Your Microbiome?
- New Clues To Origins of Lower Back Pain
- Here's the Ideal Salad for Men on Long Spaceflights
- Hospital Costs Soared for COVID Patients During Pandemic
January 4, 2024
- Poor Sleep in Your 30s, 40s Could Mean Memory Problems Later
- Brain's 'Spaces' Hold Clues to Origins of Autism
- Could Mom's Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Lead to Language Delays in Kids?
- Brain Zaps Can Make Folks More 'Hypnotizable'
- Hearing Aids May Extend Life Span
- FDA Looking Into New Risks With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
- Long COVID Fatigue May Originate Deep Within Muscle Cells
- New Antibiotic Slays Deadly Superbug in Early Trial
- Could 'Early Birds' Be at Higher Risk for Anorexia?
- Deaths Tied to 'Fake Xanax' Street Drug Are Soaring
January 5, 2024
- Seizures Could Play Role in Sudden Unexplained Deaths Among Toddlers
- Better Mental Health in '24? Try Mindfulness + Exercise
- Gene Mutation Protects Against Parkinson's Disease
- Tejocote Supplements Sold Online at Amazon, Etsy May Contain Fatal Poison: FDA
- Obese Kids Could Be at Risk for Kidney Trouble Later
- Could Inhaling a Statin Help Ease Asthma, COPD?
- Crohn's, Colitis Vary by Race, Gender
- Migraines Could Raise Crash Risks for Older Drivers
- Nicotine Study Shows Mind's Power When It Comes to Drugs
- Cleaning Toxins From Your Home After a Wildfire: Experts Offer Tips
- Study Shows No Sign Ozempic, Wegovy Raise Odds for Suicidal Thoughts
- FDA Gives Florida OK to Import Cheaper Drugs From Canada
- Sam's Club Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
January 6, 2024
January 8, 2024
- Will Weed Help Your Workout?
- Resolved to Get Fit This Year? An Experts Offers Tips
- Robotic Exosuit Can Eliminate 'Freezing' That Comes With Parkinsons
- Ear Infections Could Delay a Child's Speech
- Paxlovid Won't Cut Odds for Long COVID: Study
- Got a Shameful Secret? Sharing It May Not Be as Tough as You Think
- Lead-Tainted Applesauce May Contain Another Toxin, Chromium
- Too Much Screen Time Might Harm Kids' 'Sensory Processing'
- Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage as Donations Plummet
- One Liter of Bottled Water Contains 240,000 Tiny Bits of Plastic
- More Insight Into How a Virus Might Cause MS
January 9, 2024
- Latest Data Show 22 U.S. Teens Die of Overdoses Each Week
- Addiction Treatment for Teens in Crisis Is Often Hard to Find
- Black Teens Gain Mental Health Boost From 'Connectedness' at School
- Getting Hospital-Level Care at Home Is Safe, Effective: Study
- Court Ruling Could Bring Higher Patient Costs for PrEP, and More HIV Infections
- Therapeutic Vaccine Could Fight Pancreatic Cancer
- Teen Sports Pay Dividends for Bone Health Decades Later
- Reddit Posts Show Ozempic, Wegovy Cutting Users' Alcohol Use
- Pregnancy-Linked Depression Raises Odds for Suicide Years After Delivery
- Philadelphia Measles Outbreak Has Officials Concerned
January 10, 2024
- Hormonal Changes May Help Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
- U.S. Has Seen Steady Rise in Role of Alcohol, Drugs in Heart Deaths
- Patients Taking Psychiatric Meds Often Gain Weight. Scientists May Now Know Why
- What's Your Bedtime Routine? Survey Finds Americans' Favorites
- Meat-Free Diet Could Cut Your Risk for COVID
- Serious Scooter Injuries Tripled in U.S. in Four Years
- Pregnancy-Linked Depression Could Have Links to Autoimmune Diseases
- Despite Complications After Prostate Cancer Surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Should Fully Recover
- Rock On: He Played Guitar While Getting His Brain Tumor Removed
- U.S. Teen Smoking Rates Have Plummeted, With Less Than 1% Now Daily Smokers
- As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers
- Vicious Cycle: Depression and Weight Gain Often Go Together
January 11, 2024
- Smoking Residue on Household Surfaces Can Harm Kids
- Could Medical Marijuana Be Bad for Heart Patients?
- Pandemic-Era Demand for ADHD Meds is Fueling Shortages Today
- Pregnancy-Linked Depression Tied to Shorter Life Spans for Women
- Stroke Hits Black Americans at Younger Ages Than Whites
- All Pain Is Not the Same When It Comes to MS
- Getting School Kids Gardening Pays Off for Eating Habits
- Biorobotic Heart Imitates the Real Thing and Could Further Research
- 'Ancient Gene Bank' Gives Clues to Diseases Common to Europeans
- FDA to Import Syphilis Drug Extencilline From France Amid Shortage
- Record Number of Americans Are Signing Up for Obamacare
- Overuse of Antifungal Skin Meds Could Be Driving Drug-Resistant Disease
January 12, 2024
- Carvedilol May Help Childhood Cancer Survivors Avoid Later Heart Failure
- COVID Can Threaten Sickle Cell Patients, But Too Few Are Vaccinated
- Overcoming One Phobia Might Ease Other Fears, Study Finds
- Treatment Approach Effective When Surgery Not an Option for Lung Cancer
- Hot, Humid Days During Pregnancy Might Affect a Child's Health
- Soy, Nuts, Beans May Help Prevent Breast Cancer's Return
- Cosmetic Procedure in Your Plans for '24? An Expert Offers Advice
- FDA Finds No Link to Suicide With Drugs Like Wegovy, Ozempic
- A 'Universal' COVID Vaccine Could Save Billions If Another Pandemic Strikes
- Race Still Plays Role in U.S. Cancer Death Rates
- Quaker Oats Widens Recall of Granola Bars, Cereals Linked to Salmonella Risk
January 13, 2024
January 15, 2024
- Shoveling Snow Can Be a 'Perfect Storm' for Your Heart, Experts Warn
- Clues to How Mental Stress Takes Toll on Physical Health
- Could Unhealthy Gums Worsen COPD?
- High-Alkaline Water Won't Prevent Kidney Stones
- Bigger Families Could Mean Poorer Mental Health for Kids
- Viagra, Cialis Plus a Heart Med Could Be a Dangerous Combo
- FDA Review Supports Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Risky Drug
- How Art Therapy Can Ease the Transition Through Menopause
- Bypassing Doctors and Getting Health Care From Online Services? Most Older Adults Aren't Buying It
- Flu Activity Slows Down, But Season Far From Over: CDC
- No Benefit Seen From Most Workplace Wellness Programs
January 16, 2024
- How Obamacare Boosted Lung Cancer Survival
- Vaccination Cuts Odds for Long COVID in Kids
- Marijuana Has No Role in Taking Up or Quitting Opioids: Study
- MRI-Guided Brain Zaps Ease Severe Depression for 6 Months
- Dopamine Hit Could Drive Mental Boost From Exercise
- Defense Secretary Austin Leaves Hospital After Prostate Cancer Surgery Complications
- Chronic Inflammation Plus Poverty: A Deadly Combo for Americans
- Higher Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Insurance Keep Wages Low: Study
- Does More Outdoor Light at Night Help Cause Macular Degeneration?
January 17, 2024
- Add Some Impact to Your Exercise to Keep Aging Bones Strong
- Walking, Biking to Work Lowers Inflammation That Could Trigger Disease
- 'Default' Orders for Palliative Care Speed Relief for Hospital Patients in Pain
- Stressed Teens at Risk of Heart Trouble Years Later
- Loud Video Games Put Users at Risk for Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
- American Air Is Getting Cleaner, But Benefits Aren't Reaching All
- FDA Clears Sickle Cell Drug, Casgevy, to Treat Transfusion-Dependent Beta-Thalassemia
- U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good
- Princess of Wales Undergoes Planned Abdominal Surgery
- Getting Protein From Plant-Based Foods Might Extend Women's Lives
- These Traits Help Keep College Kids Happy
- Chihuahua or Great Dane: Your Dog's Size May Affect Their Disease Risk
January 18, 2024
- Five-Year Survival for Pancreatic Cancer Has Risen to 13%
- Are Your Driving Habits Pointing to a Sleep Disorder?
- Non-White U.S. Kids Get Worse Pediatric Care
- Study Links Use of Acetaminophen in Pregnancy With Child Behavioral Issues
- Mom's Opioid Use in Pregnancy Raises Child's Asthma, Eczema Risk
- Many Closeted Gay Men Didn't Receive Mpox Care During Outbreak
- Mouse Study Hints at New, Safe Way to Counter Allergies
- Infant Deaths Higher in States Where Abortion is Banned: Report
- FDA Approves AI Device That Helps Spot Skin Cancer
- Seniors Who Smoke Weed & Drive Are Road Hazards: Study
- Daily Multivitamin Might Help Aging Brains
January 19, 2024
- Charcuterie Meat Recall Expands as Salmonella Cases Double
- When Weight Loss Cures Diabetes, Risks for Heart Disease Tumble, Too
- E-Scooter Injuries Rack Up Big Medical Bills
- Palliative Care Works, Even When Delivered By Phone
- Quick Withdrawal From Antidepressants Can Take Emotional, Cognitive Toll
- Climate Change Could Make Diarrheal Illness More Common
- King Charles to Undergo Common, Safe Prostate Surgery
- Cardio or Resistance Workouts: Is There a Best Combo for Your Heart?
- Climate Change Could Cut Global Life Spans by Half a Year
- All That Sitting at Work Is Shortening Your Life
January 20, 2024
January 22, 2024
- Good News & Bad on Recovery From Lower Back Pain
- Semen Has a Microbiome Too, and It Might Affect Fertility
- Are You a Nose Breather or Mouth Breather? One Might Be Healthier
- 'Brush Biopsy' Could Be Easy Dental Office Cancer Screen
- Depression Can Strike Patients With Heart Failure, But Two Therapies Help
- Biden Administration Takes New Steps to Ensure Access to Abortion
- Injuries, Burnout Keep Too Many Kids From Sticking With Sports
- Bacterial Meningitis in Childhood Can Devastate the Lives of Survivors
- What's Behind the Steady Decline in Breast Cancer Deaths?
- Is Your Kid Gambling Online? Poll Shows Most Parents Wouldn't Know
- Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed With Skin Cancer
January 23, 2024
- Turns Out Dogs Have Fave Things to Watch on TV
- Black People Far More Likely to Get Glaucoma, and Genes May Explain Why
- 'Big Little Leap' to Kindergarten an Important Milestone for Kids
- Allergy Alert: What Could New Guidelines on Anaphylaxis Mean for You?
- Flu, COVID Are Spreading: Protect Your Heart
- Detergent Pod Poisoning Threat to Kids Hasn't Gone Away
- New Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Parkinson's
- Dana Farber Cancer Center to Retract or Fix Dozens of Studies
- Treating Loneliness in the Obese May Lower Risk of Early Death
January 24, 2024
- Looking for a Good Therapist? Experts Offer Guidance
- Race Matters in MS Progression Among Women
- American Lung Association Blasts Biden for Inaction on Menthol Cigarette Ban
- Decade-Long Study Offers Guidance on Treatments for Prostate Cancer
- Heart Disease Still America's Top Killer, Although the Death Rate Has Declined
- FDA Warns of Rare Secondary Cancer Risk With CAR-T Therapies
- Common Heart Drug Propranolol Might Lower Anxiety in Kids With Autism
- Odd Vision Troubles Could Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
- AA Programs Turn Lives Around, But Most Members Are White: Study
- COVID In Pregnancy Triples Baby's Odds for Respiratory Illness
- No Sign Latest COVID Variant Leads to Worse Symptoms
- Red Cross Repeats Call for Blood Donors as Shortage Continues
January 25, 2024
- Women's Anxiety Rose in States Affected by Fall of Roe v. Wade
- What Factors Really Predict Migraine Onset?
- High-Tech Ultrasound Might Predict Risk for Premature Delivery
- Putting the Lid Down Won't Cut Germ Spread From a Toilet Flush
- Multi-Drug Combo May Be Best Against Prostate Cancer
- Nearly 65,000 Pregnancies From Rape Have Happened in States With Abortion Bans: Study
- Gene Therapy Brings Hearing to Kids With Congenital Deafness
- Robitussin Honey Cough Syrup Recalled Due to Fungal Threat
- Losing Weight for No Reason? See Your Doctor
- How Do Americans Die? New Study Looks at Last Few Years of Life
- Hearing Loss Hits Many Americans, With Rural Areas and Men Most Affected
- FDA Issues Another Warning on Tianeptine Products, Which Can Cause Seizures and Death
January 26, 2024
- Being Born Even a Bit Early Could Harm a Child's Development
- Sports Concussion Recovery Time Similar for Men, Women
- Toxic Metals Could Harm a Woman's Ovaries
- More Education Lengthens Life. Here's How Much
- Feed a Cold and a Fever, Experts Say
- Single Dose of New Typhoid Vaccine Protects Kids Long-Term
- Tummy Tucks, Liposuctions Are Killing Americans Visiting Dominican Republic
- Social Withdrawal in Kids, Teens May Signal Higher Suicide Risk Later: Study
- Probiotics Might Help Portly Pooches Shed Pounds
- Cervical Cancer Rates Are on the Rise Among the Poor
January 27, 2024
January 29, 2024
- Study Looks at COVID Threat to Folks With Weakened Immune Systems
- Marijuana Use Could Raise Asthma Risks
- Practice 'Self-Compassion' to Help Reach Your Weight Loss Goals
- Leaving Pets Behind Adds to Trauma, Danger for People in Crisis
- Defense Secretary Has 'Excellent' Prognosis After Prostate Cancer Treatment, Docs Say
- Your Brain Prefers Writing by Hand Than by Keyboard
- Playing Music Hits a High Note for Brain Health
- Alcohol-Linked Fatty Liver Disease More Fatal for Women
- Was Alzheimer's Transmitted Through Cadaver-Sourced Growth Hormone Given to Kids?
- High School Kids Who Use Weed, Alcohol Face Higher Risks for Suicidal Thoughts
- King Charles, Princess of Wales Discharged From Hospital After Surgeries
- Philips Suspends U.S. Sales of CPAP, Ventilator Machines After Recall
January 30, 2024
- Flame Retardant Chemicals Show Links to Preterm Birth
- Slip Sliding Away: Shield Yourself From Winter Injury
- Study Confirms Link Between Smoking and ALS
- Ozone-Linked Deaths on the Rise Globally
- Injected Opdivo for Kidney Cancer Works Equally Well as IV Form: Study
- FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception Has Slashed ER Visits
- ADHD Drug Zenzedi Recalled Over Pill Mixup
- Why the Rise in Breast Cancers in Younger Women?
- Experimental Pain Med Could Give Patients New Option to Opioids
- Cost, Job Worries Have Many Americans Postponing Surgeries
- U.S. Syphilis Cases Continue to Climb
January 31, 2024
- Tomato Juice May Help Kill Off the Typhoid Bacteria
- Breast Cancer Gene Test May Lead to Worse Care for Black Patients
- Folks Often Hide Infectious Illness at Work, Socializing
- What Works Best to Help Pregnant Women Ease Off Opioids?
- Baby's Diet Could Cut Lifetime Odds for Crohn's, Colitis
- Long-Acting Injected Antipsychotics Help People With Schizophrenia Stay Out of Hospital
- Just a Small Boost in Fitness Cuts Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
- New Clues to How Fasting Might Keep You Healthy
- Could Eating Kimchi Each Day Help Folks Stay Slim?
- Elon Musk Says First Human Has Received Neuralink Brain Implant
- Six Million U.S. Women Became Pregnant Due to Rape, Coercion in Their Lifetimes: Study
- Biogen Is Dropping Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm
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