https://www.drugs.com/medical-news.html Headline news from Drugs.com. Comprehensive and up-to-date drug news for both consumers and healthcare professionals. en https://www.drugs.com/news/many-opioid-don-t-meds-can-help-81214.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Many+With+Opioid+Addiction+Don%27t+Get+Meds+That+Can+Help WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Most people struggling with opioid addiction lack access to FDA-approved medications that can head off withdrawal symptoms and quell their cravings, a new report finds. Methadone, buprenorphine and extended-release... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:00:47 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/why-men-won-t-mention-suicidal-thoughts-their-doctor-81215.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Why+Men+Won%27t+Mention+Suicidal+Thoughts+to+Their+Doctor WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Men may avoid talking with doctors about suicidal thoughts because they fear psychiatric hospitalization, researchers say. In the United States, men are more than three times as likely to kill themselves as women.... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:00:05 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/tighter-blood-pressure-control-may-prevent-brain-lesions-81202.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Tighter+Blood+Pressure+Control+May+Prevent+Brain+Lesions WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Reducing high blood pressure in the elderly appears to lower their odds of developing brain lesions, a new study finds. "I think it's an important clinical finding, and a very hopeful one for elderly people who have... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:03:50 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/walk-dance-clean-even-little-activity-helps-you-live-longer-81200.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Walk%2C+Dance%2C+Clean%3A+Even+a+Little+Activity+Helps+You+Live+Longer WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Want a reason to get out of your comfy armchair? Even low levels of regular physical activity -- brisk walking, dancing or gardening -- can reduce your risk of premature death, a new study finds. Americans who got in... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:03:37 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/aha-news-family-adopts-three-children-three-different-heart-conditions-81203.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=AHA+News%3A+Family+Adopts+Three+Children+With+Three+Different+Heart+Conditions WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- James and Tara Fussell were on a Caribbean cruise celebrating their 10th anniversary when they decided to give their son and two daughters another sibling. The girls were adopted from... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:03:28 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/medical-pot-blessing-seniors-81201.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Is+Medical+Pot+a+Blessing+for+Seniors%3F WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Legalized medical pot may be a boon to older Americans, boosting their health and ability to work, a new study finds. "Research [on medical marijuana] has largely ignored older adults even though they experience the... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:03:06 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/prepared-fast-action-if-you-suspect-stroke-81198.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Be+Prepared+to+Take+FAST+Action+If+You+Suspect+a+Stroke WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Would you be able to recognize if you or someone close to you were having a stroke? A stroke is a 911 medical emergency and every second counts for survival. To help you recognize the signs of stroke, the National... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:03:48 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/fda-approves-first-postpartum-depression-brexanolone-zulesso-81194.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=FDA+Approves+First+Drug+for+Postpartum+Depression%2C+Brexanolone+%28Zulesso%29 WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Postpartum depression is a common and often devastating condition for new mothers, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first drug to help combat it. The drug, Zulesso (brexanolone), is... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:03:40 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/reworked-nasal-flu-vaccine-looks-good-kids-pediatricians-group-says-81195.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Reworked+Nasal+Flu+Vaccine+Looks+Good+for+Kids%2C+Pediatricians%27+Group+Says WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Good news for kids: Next flu season, you can avoid a painful needle jab and get the nasal vaccine spray instead, according to a leading U.S. pediatricians' group. In recent flu seasons, the American Academy of... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:03:32 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/spice-up-your-spring-salad-81197.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=How+to+Spice+Up+Your+Spring+Salad WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- You already know that iceberg lettuce is low on taste and nutrients, but even the best greens can use a punch of flavor to keep your taste buds interested. Here are two ways to enjoy spring greens. Peppery arugula is... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:03:11 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/heart-risks-vary-among-asian-americans-81196.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Heart+Risks+Vary+Among+Asian-Americans WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 -- Not all Asian-Americans are equally susceptible to the deadly damage of heart disease and stroke, new research suggests. The risk of premature death is highest among Asian Indian, Filipino and Vietnamese subgroups, the... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:03:02 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/health-highlights-march-20-2019-81199.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Health+Highlights%3A+March+20%2C+2019 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: FDA Takes New Look at Breast Implant Safety Questions about breast implant safety are getting new attention from the U.S. Food and Drug... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:03:40 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/health-tip-six-steps-healthier-81193.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Health+Tip%3A+Six+Steps+to+a+Healthier+Life -- Any person can make modest changes to live a healthier life, the American Heart Association (AHA) says. The six tips the AHA suggests are: Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:03:05 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/health-tip-diet-myths-facts-81192.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Health+Tip%3A+Diet+Myths+and+Facts -- Navigating weight loss information can be daunting. Many popular beliefs are only partly true, MedlinePlus says. MedlinePlus debunked a few common myths: MYTH: "No-fat" or "low-fat" foods help you lose weight. FACT: Many no-fat and low-fat... Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:03:04 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/can-potency-pot-make-you-crazy-81186.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Can+High-Potency+Pot+Make+You+Crazy%3F TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- The jittery, delusional potheads of the old movie "Reefer Madness" have prompted eye rolls and chuckles over the years, but a new study argues that the cult classic might contain a kernel of truth. Smoking pot every day... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:03:10 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/moose-rare-but-often-deadly-road-hazard-81185.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=The+Moose%3A+A+Rare+But+Often+Deadly+Road+Hazard TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- It's a good thing U.S. drivers are less likely to hit a moose than a deer. Because a run-in with a majestic bull moose is a whole lot deadlier, a new study finds. The reason is simple -- moose are much larger than deer.... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:03:09 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/can-some-children-outgrow-autism-81181.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Can+Some+Children+Outgrow+Autism%3F TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Some toddlers thought to have mild autism "outgrow" the diagnosis, but most continue to struggle with language and behavior, new research suggests. The study is not the first to document cases of autism "recovery."... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:03:46 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/hormonal-therapy-prostate-cancer-might-raise-depression-risk-81182.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Hormonal+Therapy+for+Prostate+Cancer+Might+Raise+Depression+Risk TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Hormonal treatment can help control prostate cancer but may increase a man's risk of depression, a new study by Danish researchers suggests. Male hormones, such as testosterone, are known to fuel the growth of prostate... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:03:12 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/stopping-aspirin-3-months-after-stent-safe-study-finds-81168.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Stopping+Aspirin+3+Months+After+Stent+Is+Safe%2C+Study+Finds TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Heart patients who get a stent to prop open a blocked artery are typically put on a powerful anti-clotting drug and aspirin for a full year after their procedure. Now, new research suggests these patients can safely drop... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:03:16 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/better-cardiac-pump-heart-failure-81167.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=A+Better+Cardiac+Pump+for+People+With+Heart+Failure%3F TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- A new version of an implantable heart pump could cut the risk of blood clots, bleeding and stroke in patients with advanced heart failure, according to a study funded by the device's maker. The study included more than a... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:03:12 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/aha-news-emphysema-may-raise-risk-ruptured-aneurysms-81170.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=AHA+News%3A+Emphysema+May+Raise+Risk+of+Ruptured+Aneurysms TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- When a weakened artery wall balloons or bulges, it's called an aneurysm. For people with emphysema, the risk of that aneurysm rupturing is much higher than for those without the lung... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:03:08 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/tecentriq-approved-small-cell-lung-cancer-81183.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Tecentriq+Approved+for+Small+Cell+Lung+Cancer TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Tecentriq (atezolizumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). The drug has been approved as a first-line treatment for the... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:03:08 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/world-s-oldest-stored-semen-successfully-breed-sheep-81169.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=World%27s+Oldest+Stored+Semen+Successfully+Used+to+Breed+Sheep TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Sheep semen frozen for 50 years was as fertile as samples on ice for just one year, according to an unpublished Australian study. University of Sydney researchers said they used semen frozen since 1968 to inseminate 56... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:03:01 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/nix-tv-your-4-year-old-s-bedroom-81162.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Nix+That+TV+in+Your+4-Year-Old%27s+Bedroom TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Thinking about a TV for your young child? Based on new evidence, you might want to reconsider that. Preschoolers who had a TV in their bedroom were at increased risk for poor eating habits, overweight/obesity and... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:03:59 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/benefits-home-rowing-machine-81165.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=The+Benefits+of+a+Home+Rowing+Machine TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Rowing is often called the best aerobic exercise because it offers a total body workout and is low-impact. Rowing involves performing a continuous motion with focused coordination between the arms and the legs. If you've... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:03:55 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/harvesting-sperm-before-ejaculation-may-help-infertile-men-81163.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Harvesting+Sperm+Before+Ejaculation+May+Help+Infertile+Men TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Sperm DNA from the testicles of infertile men is often as good as that of ejaculated sperm from fertile men, according to European researchers -- a finding that could lead to new treatments for male infertility. The study... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:03:32 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/drinks-help-you-kick-your-soda-habit-81164.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Drinks+to+Help+You+Kick+Your+Soda+Habit TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- Are you a sugary soda junkie? If you're ready to kick the habit, know that the answer isn't diet sodas. Following up on research that calls the safety of these artificially sweetened drinks into question is a February... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:03:27 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/cost-puts-sports-art-programs-out-reach-many-families-81161.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Cost+Puts+Sports%2C+Art+Programs+Out+of+Reach+for+Many+Families TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 -- After-school activities help develop social skills and talent, but a new report finds that many kids are priced out of participating. In fact, for 1 in 6 middle and high school students, costs are the prime reason for not... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:03:25 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/health-highlights-march-19-2019-81166.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Health+Highlights%3A+March+19%2C+2019 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Third of Uninsured Skimp on Meds to Save Money High drug prices prompt about one-third of uninsured American adults to not take their medicines... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:03:27 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/health-tip-short-term-marijuana-81159.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Health+Tip%3A+Short-term+Effects+of+Marijuana -- Marijuana is a commonly used psychoactive drug among young people in the United States. More than 11 million young adults ages 18 to 25 used marijuana in 2015, the National Institute of Drug Abuse says. The illicit drug contains the... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:03:44 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/health-tip-treating-acne-scars-81160.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Health+Tip%3A+Treating+Acne+Scars -- Treating acne scars starts by consulting a dermatologist. To get the most out of the consultation, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests answering these questions before seeing a doctor: Why do I want to treat my scars? How do I want... Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:03:38 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/works-best-women-struggling-leaky-bladder-81153.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=What+Works+Best+for+Women+Struggling+With+a+Leaky+Bladder%3F MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- For women who need relief from bladder control problems, behavioral therapies are a better bet than medication, a new research review finds. In an analysis of 84 clinical trials, researchers found that overall, women were... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:00:32 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/new-facial-bone-might-someday-grown-patient-s-rib-81152.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=New+Facial+Bone+Might+Someday+Be+Grown+From+the+Patient%27s+Rib MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- Scientists have developed a way to grow live bone using a rib and a 3-D mold in animal studies, and they say their technique could offer a new way to treat severe head and facial injuries. The technique was tested in... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:03:50 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/could-male-twin-s-fetal-testosterone-bring-lasting-harm-his-sister-81151.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Could+Male+Twin%27s+Fetal+Testosterone+Bring+Lasting+Harm+to+His+Sister%3F MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- Having a twin brother could put a woman at a lasting disadvantage, and exposure to his testosterone before birth may play a role, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data on 13,800 twin births in Norway between 1967... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:03:46 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/more-u-s-teens-kids-seeking-mental-health-care-ers-81149.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=More+U.S.+Teens%2C+Kids+Seeking+Mental+Health+Care+in+ERs MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- U.S. emergency departments are seeing a surge in the number of kids and teens seeking help for mental health problems, new research warns. Between 2011 and 2015 alone, there was a 28 percent jump in psychiatric visits... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:03:01 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/cdc-cites-urgent-need-expand-hiv-testing-81150.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=CDC+Cites+Urgent+Need+to+Expand+HIV+Testing%2C+Treatment MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- Shortfalls in HIV testing and treatment are hampering efforts to stop new infections of the AIDS-causing virus in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. "We have the tools to end the HIV... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:03:00 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/your-apple-watch-might-help-spot-dangerous-irregular-heartbeat-81138.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Your+Apple+Watch+Might+Help+Spot+a+Dangerous+Irregular+Heartbeat MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- Someday soon, devices like the Apple Watch might be monitoring wearers for heart conditions such as potentially dangerous atrial fibrillation, a new study suggests. Atrial fibrillation, or "a-fib," is a common form of... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:03:26 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/away-sugary-sodas-spare-your-heart-81137.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Stay+Away+From+Sugary+Sodas%2C+Spare+Your+Heart MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- People who regularly down sugar-laden sodas, juices and sports drinks aren't doing their heart any favors. A new study of more than 110,000 U.S. health professionals found that the more people drank sugary beverages, the... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:03:20 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/healthy-cooking-budget-81134.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Healthy+Cooking+on+a+Budget MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- Cooking healthy at home is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. And your budget doesn't have to take a hit when you stock up on this list of good-for-you foods. When it comes to produce, it's... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:03:56 GMT https://www.drugs.com/news/docs-back-away-low-aspirin-heart-attack-prevention-81130.html?utm_source=ddc&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Docs+Back+Away+From+Low-Dose+Aspirin+for+Heart+Attack+Prevention SUNDAY, March 17, 2019 -- Millions of aging Americans worried about heart attacks and strokes have for years popped a low-dose aspirin each day, thinking the blood thinner might lower their risk. But new guidelines issued Sunday by two cardiology... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:03:39 GMT