Daily MedNews Archive - March 2025

March 1, 2025

• How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach

March 2, 2025

• How To Talk to Your Child About a Cancer Diagnosis

March 3, 2025

• Patients Devastated When Docs Dismiss Autoimmune Ailments As Psychosomatic
• Instagram, TikTok Feature "Overwhelmingly" Misleading Medical Info
• Injectable Drug Xolair Resolves Dangerous Food Allergies In One-Third Of Kids
• Seniors Overlooked By Suicide Prevention Programs
• Exercise Boosts Mental Health Of Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Death Risk Doubled For ER Patients On Psychedelics
• Longtime NIH Leader Francis Collins Retires
• Duke Doctors Perform First Living Mitral Valve Transplant
• Electric Vehicle Fires May Raise Cancer Risk for Communities
• RFK Jr. Says New HHS Decisions No Longer Required to Be Open for Public Comment

March 4, 2025

• Obesity On The Rise Worldwide, Report Says
• Race-Neutral Formulas Improve Asthma Detection in Black Children
• Chemo Causes Lasting Physical Decline In Breast Cancer Survivors
• Coaches Are Abusive To 1 In 5 NCAA Athletes, Survey Finds
• Many Americans Unaware Of Links Between HPV And Cancers
• Continuous Glucose Monitors Can Overestimate Blood Sugar Levels, Study Finds
• Why Sleep Gets Harder With Age And How To Sleep Better
• Lead, Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Braiding Hair
• Bad Meetings Can Leave You With a Productivity 'Hangover'
• Hospital Admissions for Children With Flu Climbing Across the United States

March 5, 2025

• Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Irreversible Cornea Damage
• Weight Training Best Exercise For Insomnia Among Seniors
• Lumpectomy Preserves Sexual Well-Being Among Breast Cancer Patients
• Surgery Just Before The Weekend? Bad Idea, Study Says
• NSAIDs Linked To Lower Dementia Risk
• 'Cycle Syncing' Doesn't Boost Strength Training Results
• Men With Stronger Sperm May Live Longer, Study Finds
• CDC Sends Experts to Texas as Measles Outbreak Grows
• FDA Expands Indication of Dust Mite Allergy Drug to Include Young Children

March 6, 2025

• Tattoos Might Increase Risk of Lymphoma, Skin Cancer
• Breastfeeding Improves Heart Health In Children
• Difficult Menopause Could Be Warning Sign For Future Dementia
• Cancer Screening Rates Rebound Post-Pandemic
• Chronic Stress Boosts Stroke Risk In Young Women
• GLP-1 Drugs Improve Outlook For Kidney Transplants
• Paxlovid May Offer Little Benefit for Vaccinated Older Adults
• Brain Changes May Help Explain Postpartum Depression
• Florida Seeks Patient Prescription Data
• FDA Approves TNKase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

March 7, 2025

• Poor Sleep Drives High Blood Pressure In Teens
• Butter Is A Deadly Delight, Study Says
• This Score Can Predict Risk of Early Colon Cancer
• Parkinson's Cases Expected To Double In Coming Decades
• Music Soothes Depression In Dementia Patients
• Select Vitamins, Minerals During Pregnancy Protect Heart Health Later
• Stillbirth Rates Are Highest in the South
• Could Your Cup of Tea Help Remove Lead From Drinking Water?
• Makers of Wegovy & Zepbound Cut Prices for Those Without Insurance
• Second Death From Measles Reported in Unvaccinated Adult in New Mexico

March 8, 2025

• What Is Cardiovascular Disease?

March 9, 2025

• 1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds

March 10, 2025

• Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk
• Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death
• Sleepy Nurses Vulnerable To Common Cold, Other Infectious Diseases
• Hormone Therapy For Menopause Linked To Alzheimer's Hallmark
• 1 In 15 Americans Have Survived A Mass Shooting, Survey Says
• At-Home LED Therapy Effective Against Acne
• Common Vaginal Infection Should Be Treated as an STI, Study Says
• CDC to Study Vaccines and Autism, Despite Much Research Showing No Link
• New Medicare Rules Aim to Cut Radiation Exposure From CT Scans
• Americans Borrowed $74 Million in 2024 to Cover Medical Costs

March 11, 2025

• Rule Change Reduced Concussion Risk For Soccer Kids
• Good Sleep Accelerates Kids' Concussion Recovery
• Body Image Problems Start In Childhood, Researchers Say
• Brain Tumors In Firefighters Linked To Flame Retardant Chemical
• Nose Cartilage Can Help Repair Knee Injuries, Researchers Say
• LGBTQ+-Affirming Care Lacking in U.S. Primary Care Clinics
• NIH Cuts Funding for Studies on Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance
• Free COVID-19 Test Program Stops Taking Orders
• HHS Employees Offered as Much as $25K To Leave Jobs
• 2017 to 2023 Saw Decline in Exclusive Cigarette Smoking, Rise in Vaping

March 12, 2025

• Responsive Parenting Can Help Counter Childhood Obesity
• Pickleballers Bounce Back After Joint Replacement
• Spouses Also Benefit From Partner's Knee/Hip Replacement
• America's Well-To-Do Have Less Heart Disease Risk
• More Children Accidentally Poisoned By Fentanyl
• Splash Your Way To Weight Loss Through Water Aerobics
• USDA Disbands Two Key Food Safety Committees
• Dozens of Laid-Off CDC Workers Push to Get Their Jobs Back
• RFK Jr. Pushes for Stricter Oversight of Chemicals in Food
• Poll Reveals Only 17 Percent Think Medicaid Funding Should Be Cut

March 13, 2025

• Turning Off TV Better For Heart Health Of Folks Predisposed To Diabetes
• Pandemic Set Kindergarteners Back Developmentally
• OB/GYNs Walk Away From Anti-Abortion States
• Concussion Damage Lingers In Athletes' Brains Up To A Year
• Weed Use During Pregnancy Triples Risk Of Behavioral Problems In Kids
• Red Wine Protects Against Cancer? Maybe Not
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Downplays Measles Vaccine as Cases Surge
• Federal Addiction And Mental Health Agency Faces Major Staff Cuts
• Girl Scouts Say Cookies Are Safe Despite Lawsuit Claiming They Contain Heavy Metals
• Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene

March 14, 2025

• AI-Written Doctor's Notes? Patients Don't Mind, Study Says
• Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn
• Playing With Dogs Relieves Stress In Humans And Canines Alike
• Nostalgic? It's Better For Friendships, Mental Health
• Implant, Robotics Can Ease Paralysis From Spinal Cord Injuries
• Low Birth Weight Kids Lag In School Readiness
• Dr. Oz Accused of Underpaying Medicare Taxes Ahead of Nomination Hearing
• White House Pulls CDC Nominee Dr. Dave Weldon Before Senate Hearing
• Harvard Profs Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of LGBTQ Research From Website
• Parents Feel They Are Lacking Information About Bird Flu

March 15, 2025

• Scientists Develop Rapid Bird Flu Detector for Airborne Test

March 16, 2025

• Early Detection of Colon Cancer Is Critical for Women

March 17, 2025

• Time Of Day, Year Matters For Asthma Testing
• Death Risk Higher Among People With Arthritis And COPD
• No Link Between COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy And Birth Defects, Study Says
• 1 in 3 Children Now Suffer From Chronic Illness
• Depression, Anxiety Common Among Chronic Pain Patients
• Steep Decline In Fertility Among U.S. Women Younger Than 30
• FDA Warns of Rising Injuries From Misuse of Laughing Gas
• First Patient Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia
• Study Finds Organ Health May Predict Dementia, Cancer Later in Life
• Bird Flu Virus May Survive Aging Process in Raw Milk Cheese

March 18, 2025

• Prompt CPR Saves Lives, Regardless Of Who Performs It
• Glucose Monitors Improve Traffic Safety For Diabetic Drivers
• Chest CT Scans Can Help Diagnose Pneumonia
• Babies With Heart Defects Also Prone To Cancer
• Makers Drag Feet Reporting Medical Device Side Effects: Study
• IV Bags Might Flood Bloodstream With Microplastics
• Hormone Therapy May Protect Transgender Patients From Depression
• VA Ends Hormone Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Transgender Veterans
• Chatbots Show Signs of Anxiety, Study Finds

March 19, 2025

• Rare Hair Loss Condition Can Be Treated With Low Doses Of Antibiotic Doxycycline
• Where You Live Can Influence Recovery From Brain Injury
• Firearms Rarely Used For Protection Against Crime
• Weed Users At Greater Risk For Heart Attack, Stroke
• Seniors Benefit From Tight Blood Pressure Control
• Low-Income Folks Avoiding The ER Post-Pandemic
• Sarepta’s Gene Therapy Elevidys Under Scrutiny After Patient Death
• Surgeon General’s Gun Violence Advisory Removed From HHS Website
• RFK Jr. Suggests Letting Bird Flu Spread
• Oklahoma Now Reporting Measles Cases Related to Texas/New Mexico Outbreak

March 20, 2025

• Ears Ringing? Diet Changes Might Reduce Risk Of Tinnitus
• Tonsil Removal Helps Kids With Snoring/Sleep Apnea
• Dance Soothes Agitation In Alzheimer's Patients
• ADHD Misinformation Rampant On TikTok
• Combination Therapy Recommended For Migraines
• Clot-Busting Drug, TNKase, Quicker And As Effective In Treating Stroke
• Trump Administration May Cut CDC's HIV Prevention Division
• FDA Increases Testing For Heavy Metals In Baby Formula
• Another Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens Two Cats

March 21, 2025

• Sleepy Seniors Might Be At Increased Risk For Dementia
• Why Are Night Owls Prone To Depression?
• No Babyhood Memories? Study Provides Clues Why
• Portable AI System Can Help Detect Brain Decline
• Not Much Works To Soothe Low Back Pain, Study Says
• Cheap Health Insurance Can Delay Cancer Diagnosis, Increase Risk Of Death
• Nestle Recalls Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s Meals Over Choking Risk
• Ovarian Cancer Test May Miss Black and Native American Patients
• New Bill Targets Harmful Ingredients in California School Food
• FDA Unveils Transparency Tool for Easy Check of Contaminant Levels in Foods

March 22, 2025

• Retiring Abroad May Lead to More Loneliness, Study Finds

March 23, 2025

• Simple Ways to Protect Your Health While Traveling This Spring Break

March 24, 2025

• Anti-Amyloid Drug Shows Promise In Preventing Alzheimer's
• Heart Disease, Diabetes, Obesity? A Plant-Based Diet Can Extend Your Life, Study Says
• Younger Adults At Increased Risk For Colon Cancer
• Study Finds Better Way For Smartwatches to Track Health
• New Guidelines Upped Lung Cancer Screenings, But Gaps Remain
• Uncomfortable Bladder Tests For Women Can Be Avoided
• FDA OKs Amvuttra To Treat Heart Conditions
• Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species
• Kennedy Orders Takedown of Fake CDC Vaccine Web Page
• FDA Approves Tremfya for Active Crohn Disease in Adults

March 25, 2025

• This Diet Is Best For Healthy Aging
• Two-Drug Combo of a Statin Plus Ezetimibe, Lowers Cholesterol Better Than Statins Alone
• Mammograms Can Help Assess Women's Heart Health As Well
• High-Tech T-Shirt Tracks Patients' Vitals
• 'Broken Heart Syndrome' Doubles Risk of Hospitalization
• Women More Vulnerable To Heart Risk Factors
• Novo Nordisk To Pay $2 Billion for New Weight Loss Drug
• Susan Monarez Named CDC Director
• Shared Your DNA With 23andMe? Experts Say It’s Time To Delete It
• FDA Approves Blujepa for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections

March 26, 2025

• Colon Cancer Increases Risk Of Heart-Related Death
• New Moms Benefit From Regular Workouts
• New Material Allows Amputees To Adjust Prosthetic Limb Fit Via Smartphone
• Black Americans Twice As Likely To Die During Childhood As Whites
• Tobacco Control Has Saved Nearly 4 Millions Lives, Study Estimates
• Powerful MRI Scans Aid Epilepsy Surgery
• Federal Government Pulls Back $11.4 Billion in COVID Health Funds
• Trump Administration Ends Dozens of LGBTQ Health Grants
• Gum May Be a Hidden Source of Microplastics
• Tuberculosis on the Rise Again in the United States

March 27, 2025

• Highly Educated Folks Face Steeper Brain Decline Following Stroke
• AI Improves IV Nutrition For Preemies
• Obesity More Likely Among Kids Of Obese Moms, Smokers
• U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Could Devastate Global Progress Against HIV/AIDS
• Scent Test Can Sniff Out Cognitive Decline
• Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage
• Chinese Woman Is Third Person To Get a Gene-Edited Pig Kidney
• NIH Ends Funding for the Effects of Climate Change on Health
• Five Top CDC Leaders Step Down Amid Wave of Departures
• Kansas and Ohio Report Surge in Measles Cases Amid Outbreaks

March 28, 2025

• Stroke Risk Higher For At Least A Decade After Minor Stroke-Like Attacks
• Virtual Reality Headsets Can Help Ease Cancer Pain
• Social Media Can Drag Down Troubled Young People
• AI Improves Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease
• Sugar Substitute Appears To Boost Appetite, Hunger
• New Surgical Technique Preserves Erectile Function In Prostate Cancer Patients
• Trump Administration To Cut 10,000 Health and Human Services Jobs
• Measles Outbreak Leads to Dangerous Vitamin A Toxicity
• Organ Transplant Patient Dies After Contracting Rabies
• Utah Becomes First State to Ban Community Water Fluoridation

March 29, 2025

• Citrus Oil Formula May Relieve Dry Mouth for Cancer Patients

March 31, 2025

• More Type 1 Diabetics Are Obese, Taking GLP-1 Drugs
• Bad Sleep Linked To Alzheimer's-Related Brain Changes
• Smartwatches Can Help People Control Diabetes Through Exercise
• Breasts Can Shrink Following Cancer Surgery, Radiation
• Surgery Not Necessary In Some Early-Stage Breast Cancers, Study Says
• Ground Coffee Recalled in 15 States for Caffeine Labeling Error
• Top FDA Vaccine Official Quits, Warns of Vaccine Misinformation
• New Drug May Cut Sudden Heart Risk by 94%
• FDA Approves Cabozantinib for Previously Treated Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors
• Local Outbreaks Can Motivate The Vaccine-Hesitant, Poll Finds