Daily MedNews Archive - July 2025

July 1, 2025

• Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says
• Medicaid, Medicare Don't Adequately Cover Addiction Treatment, Study Says
• AI Can Help Determine A Person's Specific Form Of Dementia
• Food Safety is Key for Fourth of July Cookouts
• Grip Provides Insight Into Psychosis, Study Says
• IBS Rates Nearly Doubled During the Pandemic
• Supreme Court Won’t Hear Anti-Vaccine Group’s Free Speech Case
• Moderna’s New Flu Shot Shows Strong Results in Older Adults
• Trump Administration May Cut Funds to Hospitals Offering Gender Care to Kids
• 1970 to 2022 Saw Decrease in Overall Heart Disease Mortality

July 2, 2025

• Livestock Manure Could Be Source Of Antibiotic Resistance, Researchers Warn
• Brainstorming? Avoid The Internet, Study Says
• Anger Management Improves With Age In Women, Study Says
• Tattoos Don't Convey Accurate Impressions Of People, Study Says
• Tens Of Thousands of Heart Attacks, Strokes Could Be Prevented With Cholesterol Lowering Medications
• Sleep Apnea Puts Soldiers In Harm's Way
• Judge Blocks Layoffs at U.S. Health Department
• Most Dads Take Two Weeks or Less of Parental Leave, Study Finds
• Could Dairy Be Causing Your Bad Dreams?
• FDA Will Now Require Labeling of ADHD Medication to Indicate Weight Loss Risk

July 3, 2025

• FDA Removes REMS Requirements for Embryofetal Toxicity Risk From All Endothelin Receptor Antagonist Medicines
• Wildfire Smoke Linked To Heart Failure Risk
• Schools Should Be Prepared For These Three Medical Emergencies
• Teen Drivers Spend A Fifth Of The Time Looking At Their Smartphone, Study Says
• Want More Exercise? Go To Bed Earlier, Study Suggests
• Smartphone-Controlled Nerve Stimulator Returns Golfer To The Links
• Prevent 4th of July Firework Injuries by Taking These Simple Steps
• High Levels of Particulate Matter Found Near Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in L.A.
• Hearing Aids Are a Boon To Social Life, Study Finds
• Measles Outbreak in Kentucky Confirmed

July 5, 2025

• Is One Type of Water Healthier Than Another? Here’s What Experts Say

July 6, 2025

• Screen Time May Slow Learning Skills, Study Finds

July 7, 2025

• Many Older Adults Taking Daily Aspirin Despite Tighter Guidelines
• Is Radiation Therapy For Cancer a Double-Edged Sword?
• Type Of Hormone Therapy Can Alter Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Benefit From Blood Flow-Restricted Strength Training
• More Than 14 Million Will Die Following U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts
• Psoriasis 101: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments, Explained
• Oregon Infants Sickened By Lead in Recalled Target Baby Food
• CDC Now Recommends RSV Vaccine for Some Adults 50+
• Six Key Traits That Make Someone 'Cool,' Study Finds
• U.S. Hospitals Face Shortages in Essential Staff Due to Foreign Residency Visa Delays

July 8, 2025

• Excess Weight Increases Risk of Health Double-Whammy Among Older Women
• More Florida Teens Strapping Up, Study Says
• Common Meds Aren't Linked To Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Study Says
• Three-Quarters of Stomach Cancers Could Be Prevented By Targeting Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria
• A Single Disorder Upended Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program
• Clash Of Drugs Impedes Lung Cancer Treatment, Lowers Survival
• U.S. Measles Cases Hit Highest Level Since Disease Was Eliminated in 2000
• Kids’ Health in U.S. Has Gotten Worse Over the Past 17 Years, Study Finds
• These Items Sold at Costco Have Been Recalled — Check Your Home
• American Academy of Pediatrics Sues HHS Over Vaccine Policy

July 9, 2025

• 'Harmless' Virus Might Trigger Parkinson's Disease, Researchers Say
• Optimistic? Your Asthma Might Improve, Study Says
• Insured? You're More Likely To Survive Cancer Through Immunotherapy Treatment
• Fruits And Veggies Protective Against IBD, Study Says
• Broken Collarbone Hospitalizations Increase Among Children
• AI Displays Racial Bias Evaluating Mental Health Cases
• RFK Jr. Praises Meal Program Critics Say Is Ultra-Processed
• First Malaria Drug Approved for Newborns and Small Babies, Coartem Baby
• Barbie's Latest Look? It Includes an Insulin Pump and Glucose Monitor
• NIH to Cap Publishing Fees for Publicly Funded Research

July 10, 2025

• Lead Exposure Can Harm Kids' Memory, Study Says
• 'Old' Brains Increase Risk Of Death, Alzheimer's
• Air Pollution Linked To Common Brain Tumors
• Loneliness Preys On Mental, Physical Health
• Lyme Disease Patients Aren't Getting Proper Follow-Up Care
• Trying to Quit Smoking? These Expert-Backed Tips Can Help
• Experts Say There’s No Safe Amount of Processed Meat
• Life Expectancy in California Has Not Recovered From COVID Drop
• Susan Monarez Advances in Process to Lead CDC
• FDA Publishes Full Texts of Response Letters to Drug Applications

July 11, 2025

• Bionic Knee Allows Better Movement For Amputees
• Popular Chronic Pain Med, Gabapentin, Linked To Dementia Risk
• Societal Stress Driving Trans, Gender-Diverse To Drink
• Antidepressant Withdrawal Not As Severe As Thought, Evidence Review Says
• Disposable Vapes Release Toxic Metals, Lab Study Says
• U.S. Cuts to HIV Aid Could Lead to 4 Million Deaths, U.N. Warns
• FDA Fully Approves Moderna’s COVID Vaccine for Some Young Kids
• RFK Jr. Cancels Key U.S. Health Panel Meeting Without Warning, Raising Concerns
• Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled Over Labeling Mistake
• About 1 in 3 U.S. Teens Now Have Prediabetes, New CDC Data Shows

July 12, 2025

• Killer Whales Show a Softer Side, Sharing Food With People

July 13, 2025

• How to Stay Safe at the Beach or Pool This Summer

July 14, 2025

• Household Mold Can Trigger Lung Disease
• Sugar, Sweeteners Might Trigger Early Puberty In Some Kids
• Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths More Than Triple In U.S.
• New Bride Survived Removal Of A 40-Pound Tumor
• Menopause Hormone Therapy Boosts GLP-1 Drug Effectiveness, Researchers Say
• Diet Influences Constipation Risk, Study Says
• Arizona Resident Dies From Pneumonic Plague
• CDC Says COVID-19 Cases Rising in 25 States
• Bread Sold at Walmart, Kroger Recalled for Hazelnut Allergy
• Kerendia Approved for Heart Failure With Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction ≥40 Percent

July 15, 2025

• New Stem Cell Approach Helps Transplant Patients Drop Immune-Suppressing Drugs
• Consistent Physical Activity Lowers Risk Of Death
• Diet, Exercise Can Help GLP-1 Patients Who Miss Doses
• GLP-1 Drugs Increase Risk Of Acid Reflux, GERD
• Nicotine Pouch Ingestions Surge Among Young Children
• Vaping Better At Helping Smokers Quit, Clinical Trial Indicates
• FDA Approves Gardenia-Based Blue Dye for Use in Foods and Drinks
• Most Major Ice Cream Brands Will Remove Synthetic Dyes by 2028
• Study Finds No Link Between Vaccine Aluminum and Health Problems
• FDA Sends Warning Letters to Companies Selling Illegal Opioid Compound

July 16, 2025

• AI Can Help Screen For Vision-Destroying Diabetic Eye Disease
• Loneliness Of Widowhood Isn't Diminished By Presence Of Adult Children, Study Says
• Doctors Overlooking Common Cause Of High Blood Pressure, New Guidelines Say
• ER Opioid Prescriptions For Low Back Pain Cut In Half
• Tuberculosis Is Back on the Rise: What To Know About Symptoms and Treatment
• Experts Recommend Healthy Lifestyle Changes Alongside GLP-1 Drug Use
• Popular YoCrunch Yogurt Recalled Over Plastic Pieces in Packaging
• Court Allows West Virginia to Restrict Abortion Pill Mifepristone
• Thousands Laid off From NIH, FDA and CDC After Supreme Court Decision
• WHO, UNICEF Say More Than 14 Million Infants Worldwide Remain Unvaccinated

July 17, 2025

• Belly Fat Increases Stress Incontinence Risk
• Playing A Musical Instrument Might Help Aging Brains
• Few Babies Getting RSV Antibody Shot, Beyfortus, Study Says
• Chronically Ill Kids Carry Heavy Emotional Burden
• Some Newer Antiseizure Meds Safer During Pregnancy
• Insomniacs With Inflammation Prone To Depression
• RFK Jr. Fires Two Trump-Appointed Senior Officials in Ongoing HHS Restructuring
• Living Near Polluted Missouri Creek as a Child Tied to Later Cancer Risk
• Florida House Cat's Latest Conquest Yields New Virus Discovery
• FDA Plans to Revoke 52 Food Standards

July 18, 2025

• Diabetic Women Should Be Asked About Desire For Kids At Every Doctor's Visit, Guidelines Say
• What Are The Best Treatments For Chronic Hives?
• Nieces, Nephews Become Dementia Caregivers Unexpectedly, Study Says
• Depression Risk Greater In Some Women With Premature Menopause
• Poor Oral Health Potentially Linked To Chronic Health Problems
• Hispanic People Have Unexplained Higher Risk For Nerve Disorder
• FDA Approves Juul E-Cigs for Sale, Years After Ban Attempt
• Trump Diagnosed With Common Vein Condition in the Legs
• 8 Babies Born Using New IVF Technique to Prevent Rare Genetic Diseases

July 19, 2025

• Summer Drinking Poses Unique And Sobering Risks

July 20, 2025

• Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t Feed Wild Animals

July 21, 2025

• Male Virility Affected By Minimal Rises In Blood Sugar, Study Says
• Seven Seconds Can Protect Pedestrians At Intersections
• Slower Arm Movement Increases Fall Risk Among Seniors
• Increasing Walk Cadence Counters Frailty Among Seniors, Study Says
• Eggs Guilt-Free For 'Bad' Cholesterol, Experiment Shows
• GI Cancers On The Rise Among Younger Adults
• FDA Elevates Dubai Chocolate Spread Recall to Class 1 Over Salmonella Risk
• FDA Approves Prefilled Syringe Presentation for Shingles Vaccine

July 22, 2025

• Four-Day Work Week Benefits Workers, Employers, Study Says
• Americans Braced For Loss Of Gender-Affirming Care
• Few Schools Screen Students For Depression, Anxiety
• Early Smartphone Access Harms Developing Minds, Study Warns
• Dogs Can Sniff Out Parkinson's Disease, Study Shows
• For Some, Gluten Intolerance Is Psychological, Study Says
• Recalled: More Than 67,000 Cases of Deodorant Sold at Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Amazon
• HHS Plans to Reform Organ Procurement Protocols

July 23, 2025

• COVID Boosters Protect People With Cancer
• PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
• Surviving Cancer Doesn't Change Eating Habits For Most, Study Says
• Urgent Care Often Hands Out Inappropriate Prescriptions, Study Finds
• Endurance Athletes Could Be At Increased Risk Of Dangerous Heart Scarring, Researchers Say
• 'Weekend Warrior' Workouts Reduce Diabetics' Risk Of Death
• Tuna Recalled in Seven States Over Listeria Fears
• FDA Picks George Tidmarsh to Head Center for Drug Evaluation and Research

July 24, 2025

• You Might Not Need As Many Daily Steps As You Think, Review Argues
• Insulin Nasal Spray Reaches Alzheimer's Targets, Brain Scans Show
• Lab Experiments Show Why Wrinkles Form
• Pregnant Women Turning To Safer Antiseizure Drugs
• Risk Has Doubled For Alcohol Liver Disease
• The Many Faces of Parkinson’s: Symptoms, Treatment, and How To Manage It
• FDA Approves First Cream for Treating Chronic Hand Eczema, Anzupgo
• FDA Upgrades Recall on 160,000+ Bottles of Thyroid Medication
• Federal Agencies Working to Create Uniform Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods

July 25, 2025

• Vitamin D Might Offer Protection Against COVID-19
• For the Win: College Student Powerlifts Past Breast Cancer
• Many Young Vapers Make Potentially Dangerous Tweaks To Their Devices
• African Psychedelic, Ibogaine, Might Help Combat Vets Recover From Traumatic Brain Injury
• Heavy Grief Nearly Doubles Bereaved's Risk Of Early Death
• Number Of Family Caregivers Has Skyrocketed in The U.S.
• Ritz Update: FDA Issues Risk Warning Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Some Cracker Sandwiches
• U.S. to Remove Mercury Preservative From Flu Jabs
• 'Forever Chemicals' Identified in Reusable Feminine Hygiene Products

July 26, 2025

• Palliative Care or Hospice? What's the Distinction?

July 28, 2025

• Doctor's Advice Can Reduce Opioids Taken After Surgery
• Personalized Brain Stimulation Improves Walking Among Parkinson's Patients
• Terminally Ill Nursing Home Patients Face Needless ER Visits, Hospital Stays
• Green Spaces Promote Better Brain Development Among Children, Study Says
• Autoantibodies Influence Cancer Response To Immunotherapy, Study Says
• COVID Vaccines Saved More Than 2.5 Million Lives, Mostly Seniors
• Boy Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Swimming in S.C. Lake
• Dozens Sick After Eating THC-Tainted Food at Wisconsin Pizzeria
• RFK Jr. May Remove Top Panel on Preventive Services Task Force
• Patients With Diabetes More Likely to Experience Adverse Financial Outcomes

July 29, 2025

• Most Liver Cancers Are Preventable, Study Says
• Words Used During Prenatal Ultrasound Might Affect Parenting Later
• Walking for Health? A Faster Pace Boosts Benefits
• Is It Chronic Fatigue? Listen to Your Gut, Research Suggests
• Dementia Diagnosis Typically Comes 3.5 Years After Symptoms
• Surrogate Moms More Apt To Suffer Mental Illness
• The Gut-Healthy Secret Weapon Hiding in Your Sauerkraut
• Federal Judge Halts Plan to Defund Planned Parenthood Through Medicaid
• Cowboys Guard Rob Jones Breaks Neck Bone, Out Up to 3 Months
• FDA Urges Restrictions, Education on Illegal 7-OH Opioid Products

July 30, 2025

• Over 60? Healthy Lifestyle Change May Help Boost Your Brain
• 'Tongue Swallowing Prevention': The Wrong First Move When Cardiac Arrest Strikes
• Blood-Based Colon Cancer Tests Work, But Many Patients Skip Follow-Up
• Cardiac Rehab Is Safe for Folks With A-Fib, And Might Even Help Ease It
• Firefighters at Higher Risk for Many Cancers
• 'Ultra-Processed' Foods Could Hike Your Odds for Lung Cancer
• Deion Sanders Shares Bladder Cancer Journey, Urges Others to Get Checked
• Wisconsin Reports First West Nile Virus Case of the Year
• EPA Moves to Cancel Key Climate Regulations That Limit Pollution
• U.S. Senate Confirms Infection Expert as New CDC Director

July 31, 2025

• Women Less Likely to Get Certain MS Meds Than Men
• You Might Inhale 68,000 Microplastics Per Day
• Bans on Flavored Vapes Have Pros And Cons, Study Finds
• Flu-Linked Brain Swelling Is Rare in Kids, But It Can Be Fatal
• How Old Is Your Heart? It Could Be Aging Faster Than You Are
• Could a Single Shot at Birth Shield Kids From HIV for Years?
• Ground Beef Shipped to 5 States Recalled for Possible Metal Pieces
• High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzer Cans Mislabeled as Energy Drinks
• FDA Vaccine Chief Steps Down After Controversial Tenure
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Changing Name to Blood Cancer United