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Acetaminophen Linked To Autism/ADHD, Evidence Review Argues
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 — Taking acetaminophen while pregnant might increase a child’s risk of autism or ADHD, a new evidence review says. Analysis of 46 prior studies involving more than 100,000 par...
Volunteering Slows Brain Aging
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — Want to keep your brain healthy as you age? Regularly volunteer some of your time to your community, neighborhood, friends or family, a new study suggests. People who r...
Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine, FluMist, Now Available for At-Home Use
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — For the first time, people can get their annual flu vaccine without leaving the comfort of home. FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine made by AstraZeneca, is now available for a...
PFAS Exposure Linked to Teen Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – For adolescents, exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with weight regain after bariatric surgery, according to a study published...
Endometrial Thickness May Not Impact Live Birth Rate Following Frozen Embryo Transfer
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – For patients undergoing single euploid frozen embryo transfer, endometrial thickness (ET) may not significantly impact the live birth rate (LBR), according to a study...
Genicular Artery Embolization Safe, Relieves Pain for Symptomatic Knee OA
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – For symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA), genicular artery embolization is a safe treatment, providing clinically significant pain relief for some patients, according to a...
Diabetes Risk Commonly Clustered Within Households
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – Diabetes risk is commonly clustered within households, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of...
Intensive Systolic BP Target Cost-Effective for Patients at High Cardiovascular Risk
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – For patients 50 years or older at high cardiovascular risk without diabetes or prior stroke, an intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) target (
More People Turning to Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, Opill, Study Says
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — Two years after U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, new research shows many people who face barriers to medical care are turning to it. The s...
Urban Dwellers Have Higher Odds Of Asthma
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 — Urban dwellers have a higher risk of developing asthma, thanks to dirty air and lower amounts of green space, a major new study says. In fact, better urban planning could p...
A Happy Childhood Can Protect Against Eating Disorders
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 — Supportive parents. Regular household routines. Comforting beliefs. Strong connections to the community. All these positive childhood influences can lower a college student’s r...
Automatic Health Stations Easy Way To Check For Heart Health Risks
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 — Everyone’s seen the automatic blood pressure reader wedged unobtrusively into a corner of their local pharmacy. These sit-down machines can pay huge dividends when it comes to ...
Nike Co-Founder And Wife Donate $2B to Cancer Research at OHSU, Largest U.S. University Gift
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 — Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, will donate $2 billion to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to expand cancer research and patient care. The school c...
Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Wyoming Park Cabins
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 — Hundreds of people may have been exposed to rabies after staying in cabins infested with bats at Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. As many as 500 visitors who stayed in eig...
Cognitive Impairment, Work Productivity Loss Linked in Bipolar Disorder
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 – There is a weak correlation between change in cognitive impairment and change in work productivity loss in adults with bipolar disorder, according to a study published online...