Daily MedNews Archive - July 2023

July 1, 2023

• Fireworks for the 4th? Here's Your Safety Checklist

July 2, 2023

• Stay Independent of Allergies, Asthma This July Fourth

July 3, 2023

• As Seniors' Sense of Smell Declines, Their Risk for Depression Rises
• Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman's Risk for Chronic Reflux
• Your Bond With Ticks Is Electric, Study Suggests
• One Early Signal That Parkinson's Progression Could Be Swift
• Certain Cancers Are on the Rise Among Hispanic Americans
• More Teens Worldwide Are Underestimating Their Weight
• Supreme Court Lets Gender Dysphoria Ruling Stand in Win for Transgender Rights
• Staying Fit Lowers a Man's Cancer Risk, Study Confirms
• Taking Ozempic, Wegovy? Stop Before Surgery, Anesthesiologists Say
• U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades

July 4, 2023

• The Vet Says Your Dog Has Cushing's Disease: What Is It?
• As Pickleball's Popularity Rises, So Do Related Injuries
• What's in the Water? Maybe Germs That Could Harm You
• Another Enemy on the Front Lines in Ukraine: Antibiotic-Resistant Germs

July 5, 2023

• Are Your Allergies Ready to Head Off to College?
• 'Browning Lotions' Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?
• Hotter Climate Could Mean Worsening Eyesight for Americans
• Spinal Cord Injury Could Harm Immune System
• Slowed Walking Could Be Sign of Dementia in Dogs
• Depression Rates Rise for Minority Youth in States With Anti-LGBT Legislation
• Sick? You'll Need Multiple Tests to Rule Out COVID
• Here's the 12 States Where Smoking Rates are 50% Higher Than the Rest of the Country
• More Than Three-Quarters of Americans 16 and Older Have Been Infected With COVID: CDC
• Access to Medical Marijuana Won't Lower Use of Opioid Painkillers: Study
• AHA News: Trim, Fit and 53, His Heart Attack Took Him by Surprise
• Long-Acting, Injected HIV Meds Can Help Tough-to-Treat Patients
• FDA Approves First Blood Test to Predict Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women
• Program Helps Folks Battling Mental Illness Beat Another Foe: Smoking
• Australian Footballer Is First Female Athlete to Receive Diagnosis of CTE
• FDA Sends Warning to Companies Selling THC Products That Look Like Candy, Cookies
• How to Care for Your Heart During a Pregnancy
• Diabetes Medications: Choosing Which Ones Are Best for You
• FDA Approves First Blood Test to Predict Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women

July 6, 2023

• More Cancer Patients Got Palliative Care After Obamacare
• Taking ADHD Meds Won't Raise a Kid's Odds for Drug Abuse Later: Study
• Learn the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E
• Historic 'Redlining' of Neighborhoods Linked to Black Americans' Rate of Kidney Failure
• Frailty Greatly Lowers Survival in a Surgical Crisis
• Sleep a Key Defense for Black Americans at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's
• Hepatitis C Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide
• Half of America's Beaches Have Unsafe Pollution Levels: Report
• Keeping Cholesterol Levels Stable May Help Shield You From Dementia
• AHA News: When This Therapist Recommends Self-Care, It's Not Self-Indulgence
• Loneliness Can Really Break a Heart in People With Diabetes
• Heat: How Much Can the Human Body Stand?
• Nearly Half of Tap Water Americans Drink Is Tainted With PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
• Brushing, Flossing Could Help Shield Your Brain From Dementia
• FDA Gives Full Approval to Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi
• FDA Gives Full Approval to Alzheimer Disease Drug Leqembi

July 7, 2023

• Exercise + Good Sleep Best Combo for Aging Brains
• IVF Success: Season Eggs Are Collected Could Make a Difference
• Men's, Women's Hands Give Off Different 'Scent Profiles'
• Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not
• Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds
• Expressing Yourself Creatively Gives Mental Health Boost, Poll Finds
• U.S. Livestock, Pet Industries Pose Disease Threat to People
• Endocrine Society, June 15-18
• Biden Announces Measures Aimed at Limiting Health Care Costs
• AHA News: It's Not Just Inspiration – Careful Breathing Can Help Your Health
• New Heart Implant Monitors, Treats -- and Then Dissolves Away
• Pfizer Warns of Shortage of Antibiotic, Bicillin L-A, Used to Fight Syphilis

July 8, 2023

• Dancing Your Way to Better Health

July 9, 2023

• Aim to Live Happier This Summer. Here's How

July 10, 2023

• Eat These 6 Foods to Keep Your Adult Heart Strong
• Undiagnosed Endometriosis Can Harm Fertility
• Psychiatrists Tough to Find for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans
• Board Games Could Be a Win for Your Kid's Math Skills
• Scientists Develop 'All Species' COVID Test
• In Study, Almost Half of Obese Teens Were No Longer So After Taking Wegovy/Ozempic
• Depression That Hits After Brain Injury May Be Distinct Disease
• AHA News: Flu-Related Myocarditis Is Rare But Can Be Fatal, as Ohio Family Learned
• EMS Crews May Not Always Follow Guidelines When Dosing Kids: Study
• Want a Healthier, Happier Old Age? Get Moving
• Biden Moves to Lower Health Care Costs, Limit Insurance Junk Fees

July 11, 2023

• First Murder Conviction for Fentanyl Dealer Delivered in California
• Quality Care for People With Parkinson's Is Lacking Across the U.S.
• Monkey Study Suggests Hazards of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
• Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Puts Black Women at Higher Odds for Stroke
• Beauticians, Hairdressers May Face Higher Odds for Ovarian Cancer
• Strong Marijuana Habit Could Raise Odds for Complications During Surgery
• AHA News: Few People With Heart Failure May Get a Critical Type of Care
• AI Tool 'Reads' Brain Tumors During Surgery to Help Guide Decisions
• American Diabetes Association, June 23-26
• Testing Entire Genome Twice as Good at Spotting Genetic Disorders as Targeted Tests Are
• Memory Issues Could Be Another Struggle for Kids With Autism
• Risk of Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Being Investigated by European Regulators
• Triple-Digit Heat Wave a Danger to Those With Dementia

July 12, 2023

• Got Arthritis Pain? What State You Live In May Matter
• Melanoma an Even More Deadly Disease in Black Men
• As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds
• Obesity, Overweight Shrinks Survival Rates Against Childhood Leukemia
• Water Fasting: Is It Safe? Is It for You?
• ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk for Illicit Drug Use Later
• Stressed? Depressed? Mindfulness Training Could Offer Long-Term Relief
• AHA News: Summer Break Weight Gain Is Real, With Latino Children Especially at Risk
• Fibromyalgia Tied to Higher Risk of Death From Many Causes
• EPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings
• New Bionic Hand Implant Allows Control of All Fingers
• COVID-19 May Have Spread Between Humans, Deer

July 13, 2023

• New Type of Treatment Tackles Tough-to-Treat Prostate Cancer
• Could 'Produce Prescriptions' Save $40 Billion in Medical Bills Among Those With Diabetes? Study Says Yes
• Targeted Treatment Shrinks Rare Brain Tumors in Small Study
• Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report
• In the Name of Better Slumber, a Third of American Couples Choose 'Sleep Divorce'
• Nearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds
• FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, Opill
• AHA News: 'Heart Sisters': How One Family's Loss Led to New Life and a Deep Friendship
• Study Delivers More Evidence of a Mental Health Crisis Among Teens, Particularly Girls
• Being Isolated May Shrink the Aging Brain
• Low-Dose Eyedrops No Better Than Placebo for Nearsightedness Among Kids
• Higher Maternal Death Rates Among Black Women Tied to Racism, Sexism, UN Says
• Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Children Has a Developmental Disability: CDC
• Could Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fuel Heart Failure Risk?
• FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

July 14, 2023

• Racial Discrimination Raises Risk for Childhood Obesity
• Washington State's New Payroll Tax Helps Fund Long-Term Care. Could It Be a Model for the Nation?
• Don't Sweat It: Any Kind of Weightlifting Helps Build Muscle
• WHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
• Glaucoma: Spotting It Early Is Crucial
• Ticks May Be Spreading 'Wasting Disease' Among Wisconsin Deer
• Could the Bacteria in Your Gut Play a Part in How Clogged Your Arteries Are?
• AHA News: Loss of Executive Function With Aging Can Make Learning New Skills Hard
• COVID Infection in Women Having Ovary Stimulation Lowered Chances for Pregnancy
• Lisa Marie Presley Died of Common Complication of Weight-Loss Surgery

July 15, 2023

• Summer Backyard Feasts Don't Have to be Unhealthy

July 16, 2023

• Summer Skin Care Tips for Those With Darker Skin

July 17, 2023

• For Young Workers, Insomnia Cuts Productivity
• Skin Lightening Products Carry Dangers, But Many Users Are Unaware of Risks: Study
• Pets Don't Help Those With Severe Mental Illness Fare Better
• Ocean Color Is Changing, and Climate Change is Likely Behind It
• Gene-Editing Tools Pave Way for New Alzheimer's Treatments
• Stretch Your Brain as You Age, Lower Your Dementia Risk?
• How Much of a Difference Is 988 Suicide & Crisis Line Making a Year After Its Launch?
• Concussions Won't Lower Your Kid's IQ: Study
• Experimental Alzheimer's Drug, Donanemab, Slows Thinking Declines in Late-Stage Trial
• AHA News: Woman's Heart Conditions Took Her From Dancing to Despair – Then a New Direction
• Weekly Insulin Shot Icodec Could Be a Game Changer for Those With Type 2 Diabetes
• FDA Approves New Drug, Beyfortus, to Protect Against RSV in Infants
• Most Alzheimer’s Cases in East, Southeast
• FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants

July 18, 2023

• Checking Blood Pressure at Home Saves Lives, Money
• New Drug Awaiting FDA Approval, Omvoh, Could Boost Outcomes for People With Ulcerative Colitis
• Redlining May Raise Heart Failure Risk Among Black Americans
• Nursing Homes Used COVID Meds Less Than Expected During Pandemic
• Hearing Aids May Cut Dementia Risk in Those at High Risk
• New Opioid Use Raises Death Risk 11-Fold in Those With Dementia
• Ketamine Shows Promise Against Treatment-Resistant Depression in Trial
• AHA News: A Net Benefit? Here's How Watching Soccer Might Affect Your Health
• Safety Videos Might Make Kids More Careful Around Guns, Study Suggests
• Fluoride Toothpaste, Make Room for a New Competitor
• Weekend Warriors Aren't Exercising in Vain, at Least When It Comes to Their Heart

July 19, 2023

• Does Your Child Have Asthma? Here's How to Prepare Them to Go Back to School
• Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid
• Steer Clear of UTIs This Summer
• Women With Severe Stroke Less Likely Than Men to Be Sent to Stroke Centers
• Blood Prick Test for Alzheimer's Shows Promise
• Bipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold
• AI Came Close to Residents, Medical Students With Clinical Reasoning in Studies
• New Malaria Case Reported in Florida Brings National Total to 8
• AHA News: Hmong Americans May Have Strokes at Much Younger Ages
• Could Your Genes Guard You From the Symptoms of COVID Infection?
• Constipation May Be a Marker for Dementia Risk
• AHA News: Woman Survives Stroke in 2 Parts of the Brain at Age 29

July 20, 2023

• Black Patients More Likely to Trust Medical Videos When Black Doctor, Patient Is in It
• European Man May Be 6th Person to Be 'Cured' of HIV
• New Report Measures Scope of Damage From Medical Mistakes
• Link Seen Between Inflammation, Alzheimer's
• While 8 in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening, Few Have Been Tested: Poll
• Volunteering Late in Life May Keep Alzheimer's Away
• Exercise and Cognitive Training Slow Thinking Declines. Vitamin D? Not So Much
• Bite Your Nails or Pick at Your Skin? A New Study Has a Solution for That
• Dancing With Parkinson's: New Program Helps Patients Control Movements
• Experimental Shot Given Every Six Months Controlled High Blood Pressure in Early Trial
• Scientists Spot 32 Proteins That Hint at Alzheimer's Risk
• AHA News: Warnings – And Hope – From New Heart Disease Treatment Guidelines

July 21, 2023

• FDA Provides Update Regarding Storm Damage at Pfizer Facility in North Carolina
• Dad's Mental Illness Raises Risk of Premature Birth
• Blood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure
• How NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection Worse
• Breast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women: Study
• 5 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Sports Season
• Omega-3s May Preserve Lung Health
• 1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms Months After Infection
• Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It
• Hepatitis C Rates Soar Among Pregnant Women
• For Over 1 in 10 Young U.S. Adults, Vaping Is a Regular Habit

July 22, 2023

• Be Smart When Working Out in Steamy Summer Weather

July 23, 2023

• During Pregnancy, the Less Caffeine the Better: Expert

July 24, 2023

• Major Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA says
• HIV Meds Help Slash Infection Risk to Nearly Zero: Study
• Researchers Identify Genes That Influence What You Eat
• Here's 8 Habits That Could Lengthen Your Life
• Timed Fasting Best Way for Those With Diabetes to Lose Weight
• Are These Pricey New Alzheimer's Drugs Worth It?
• Olive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia
• Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults
• Omega-3s May Keep Your Hearing Sharp
• Probiotics Are Good for More Than Your Gut
• FDA Approves Topical Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum, Ycanth

July 25, 2023

• Milk Alternatives Don't Always Measure Up to Milk
• 1 in 6 Kids Has Not Got All of Their Vaccines. Why?
• A Statin a Day Keeps Heart Trouble Away for Those With HIV
• Imaging Technology May Make Radiation Safer for Prostate Cancer Patients
• EPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Daycare Centers Remove Lead From Drinking Water
• Many Seniors With Thinking Declines Still Drive
• Dementia Patients Wind up in the ER 1.4 Million Times a Year, Study Shows
• Hot, Polluted Days May Double Heart Attack Risk
• Vitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis
• LeBron James' Son Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Basketball Practice, Now in Stable Condition
• How Common Are Co-Infections With COVID, Flu, RSV?

July 26, 2023

• High Cadmium Levels Linked to Endometriosis
• Over Half of People With Autoimmune Conditions Suffer Depression, Anxiety
• The Earlier MS Is Treated, the Better
• Quartz Countertops Are Damaging the Lungs of Installers: Study
• Less Than Two-Thirds of High-Risk Women Get Heart Screening After Having a Baby
• Minorities, Women Are Shortchanged When It Comes to Statins
• Nasal Swab for Bacteria Might Slash Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids
• Vegetarian Diet May Be the Best Bet for Those at High Risk for Heart Disease
• Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years
• AHA News: How a Neurologist Keeps His Brain Healthy – And What He Wants to Do Better
• With New Proposed Rules, Biden Administration Pushes Insurers to Boost Mental Health Coverage
• Step Counts Aren't Just for the Healthy: They Also Help Heart Failure Patients
• People With Alzheimer's Genes May Lose Sense of Smell First

July 27, 2023

• Minorities Miss Out on Brain-Imaging Studies for Alzheimer's
• Extreme Heat Can Take Toll on People Battling Mental Health Issues
• Asian-Americans Less Likely to Survive Cardiac Arrest Despite Equal CPR Efforts
• Many Child Car Seats Are Improperly Installed, Even Those Deemed Easy to Manage
• U.S. Study Takes a Closer Look at Mass Shootings
• With Marijuana's Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise
• New U.S. Rule Mandates Easy Access to Airplane Bathrooms by People Using Wheelchairs
• AHA News: While Tending to Her Grandmother After a Stroke, She Had One Herself
• Daily Baby Aspirin Raises Odds for Brain Bleeds, With No Lowering of Stroke Risk
• Nearly a Half-Million Americans Might Have Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Syndrome
• Biden Administration Announces New Cancer Research Initiative

July 28, 2023

• Bronny James Released From Hospital Following Cardiac Arrest
• 'Swine Flu' Strain Has Passed Between Humans & Pigs Hundreds of Times
• Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain
• As Kids Head Back to School, New Survey Finds 71% Faced Challenges Last Year
• Why Stairs Might Be a Bigger Hazard for Young Women
• AHA News: Is Venting Good For Your Health?
• Could Metformin Help Seniors Bounce Back After Surgery?
• Why Black People May Be More Prone to Severe Stroke
• New Ultrasound Patch Spots Tiny Breast Abnormalities in Early Trial
• FDA Approves Xdemvy for Demodex Blepharitis

July 29, 2023

• Summer Jobs Give Kids More Than a Paycheck

July 30, 2023

• Ouch! You Injured a Nail: Tips on Best Treatment

July 31, 2023

• Losing a Parent is Hard. Is It Harder for Boys?
• Belly Fat Can Hamper Effectiveness of Meds for Crohn's, Colitis
• Your Teen & Social Media: Experts Offer Tips to Parents
• Hip Replacements No Riskier for Folks Living With HIV
• As a Summer Surge of COVID Takes Hold, Don't Mistake It for a Cold
• Sleep Apnea Lowers Blood Oxygen, Upping Heart Risks
• Alcohol Kills Men More Often, but Women's Death Rates Are Catching Up
• AHA News: Dallas Radio Personality Gets a New Heart After Cardiac Problems Take a Toll
• Regular Drinking Can Raise Blood Pressure in the Otherwise Healthy
• In Mice, a Preventive Vaccine Clears Brain Plaques Tied to Alzheimer's
• Paperwork Causing Many Americans to Lose Medicaid Coverage, White House Warns
• One Drug Clear Winner in Treating Acne: Review