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Stomach Paralysis Risk May Rise in People Taking Ozempic and Similar Drugs
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- New, real-world research confirms that the blockbuster weight-loss drugs that millions of Americans have been taking to shed pounds...
In a Shift, Pediatricians' Group Says Breastfeeding Safe When HIV-Positive Mom Is Properly Treated
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- The nation’s top pediatrics group has reversed its decades-old position on HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding their infants.The A...
Fertility Treatments Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With Cancer-Linked Genes
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- Fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other methods don't boost the odds for tumor recurrence in young women...
1 in 4 Parents Say Their Teen Drinks Caffeine Daily
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- Many teens are spending their days buzzed on caffeine, with their parents mostly unaware of the potential risks, a new national poll...
New Blood Test Could Spot Dangerous Type of Stroke
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- When a stroke hits, "time is brain," doctors say, with neurons beginning to die off in minutes. Quickly figuring out which type of...
Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- Blood pressure medications appear to more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures among nursing home residents, a new...
Could Infertility Treatment Raise Postpartum Heart Risks?
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- Women treated for infertility were twice as likely as those who conceived naturally to be hospitalized with heart disease within a...
Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?
SUNDAY, May 19, 2024 -- If you suddenly find yourself craving food or drink right before you head to bed, one expert suggests you steer clear of big meals and...
Your Allergy Meds Come With Hazards: Be Aware
SATURDAY, May 18, 2024 -- People with seasonal allergies often turn to over-the-counter and prescription medicines to relieve symptoms like coughing, sneezing...
Vaping Linked to Earlier Onset of Asthma
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- People with asthma who vape tend to develop the respiratory disease earlier in life than folks who never vaped, new research...
FDA Approves New Drug for Deadly Lung Cancer, Imdelltra
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new drug to treat patients with an advanced form of deadly lung...
Is Your Child Ready for Summer Sleepaway Camp?
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- Sleepaway camp can be a lot of fun for kids, but only if they’re ready for the experience. And that’s the tough part --...
Most Cancer Treatments Near End of Life Are Useless: Study
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- Cutting-edge cancer treatments are essentially useless for patients barely clinging to life, a new study shows. Chemotherapies...
Global Life Expectancy Could Rise By More Than 4 Years by 2050
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- Life expectancy around the world is expected to increase by nearly 5 years in men and more than 4 years in women during the next three...
Brain's 'Food Smell' Circuitry Might Drive Overeating
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- The smell of food is appetizing when you’re hungry. At the same time, it can be a turnoff if you’re full. That’s due...
Leptospirosis: What Every Dog Owner Should Know
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- Mice, rats and other wildlife can pick up bacteria called leptospira from water or soil and excrete it in urine. If your dog contacts...
U.S. Justice Department Moves to Reclassify Weed as Less Risky Drug
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, setting the stage for a significant...
Experimental Drug Helps Folks Battling Enlarged Heart Move More
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- An experimental drug can help patients better live with a genetic condition that causes the heart to enlarge and thicken, a new...
Men Are More Debilitated by Diabetes Than Women
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- Men are more vulnerable than women to the debilitating effects of diabetes, a new long-term study finds. Overall rates of diabetes are...
The More Kids Use Social Media, The More They're Likely to Vape
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- Kids and young adults who use social media for seven or more hours per day have double the risk of taking up vaping or smoking or both...
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