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Cutting Back on Certain Ultraprocessed Foods Can Slash Diabetes Risk
A large new study determined that processed meats, salty snacks, premade meals, and soda increase diabetes risk the most compared with other foods.
September 19, 2024
Is There Any Way to Minimize Side Effects of Radiation for Breast Cancer?
Women who received higher radiation doses for fewer weeks experienced less skin irritation and breast shrinkage, and an improved quality of life.
September 19, 2024
New AirPods Pro Can Double as Hearing Aids, FDA Says
The FDA has approved Apple’s Hearing Aid Feature software that permits AirPods to double as hearing aids for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.
September 18, 2024
High-Dose ADHD Drugs May Increase Psychosis Risk
A new analysis found that high doses of stimulants prescribed for ADHD came with a 5-fold increased risk of experiencing mania or psychosis.
September 18, 2024
Ebglyss, a New Biologic Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis, Gets FDA Approval
The new biologic Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz) requires a once-a-month self-administered injection.
September 17, 2024
U.S. Permits an Increase in Vyvanse Production Amid ADHD Drug Shortage
The government has approved an increase in production of Vyvanse and its generic version, lisdexamfetamine. The ADHD drug Adderall remains on the shortage list.
September 16, 2024
Wegovy May Reduce the Risk of Death From COVID-19, Study Suggests
A new study found that people taking Wegovy during the pandemic were 33 percent less likely to die of COVID-19.
September 13, 2024
Dangerous Levels of Lead Identified in Cinnamon
Most of the products with excessive lead levels came from small markets and international food stores.
September 13, 2024
Some People Who Can’t Burp Are Turning to the Internet for Help
This rare condition occurs when the sphincter muscle at the top of the esophagus can’t relax to let gas escape, leading to bloating and flatulence.
September 12, 2024
Women Lose More Weight Than Men on Mounjaro and Zepbound
Results from 4 studies revealed that women lost more weight on average than men when taking tirzepatide — but they also reported more side effects.
September 12, 2024
Regular Exercise Can Lead to ‘Healthier’ Belly Fat
Physical activity can make belly fat more metabolically efficient, leading to better heart and liver health, blood sugar control, and more.
September 11, 2024
Do You Know Whether You Have Dense Breasts — and What It Means?
Dense breast tissue increases the risk of breast cancer. Mammogram providers in every state must now tell patients whether they have dense breasts.
September 11, 2024
The Sound of Your Voice May Reveal That You Have Diabetes
Advances in AI have allowed researchers to use a short audio clip to detect diabetes with 66 percent accuracy in women and 71 percent accuracy in men.
September 10, 2024
Women Taking Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms Can Stay on It for Decades
A new study finds that women can safely continue hormone therapy for decades to relieve symptoms like hot flashes.
September 10, 2024
Eggs Contaminated With Salmonella Sicken Dozens of People in 9 States
Eggs sold by Milo’s Poultry Farms have been recalled due to salmonella contamination. The eggs were sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
September 09, 2024
Kate Middleton Says She Has Completed Chemo
The Princess of Wales revealed less than 6 months ago that she was undergoing ‘preventative‘ chemotherapy after abdominal surgery.
September 09, 2024
Do Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer? A Major New Analysis Says No
A review of over 60 studies, commissioned by the World Health Organization, found no link between brain cancer and cell phones.
September 06, 2024
Light Pollution May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk — Especially in Young People
For adults under 65, outdoor nighttime light exposure is strongly tied to dementia risk, a new study finds.
September 06, 2024
Blood Tests Can Help Predict Heart Disease Risk Over Next 3 Decades
Traditional blood tests measure LDL and HDL cholesterol, but a couple extra tests could help you know your risk for the next 30 years, according to a new study.
September 05, 2024
Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Older Women
Decreased estrogen levels associated with menopause can accelerate biological aging, but hormone replacement therapy, which eases menopause symptoms, may counteract this effect.
September 05, 2024