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California Resident Infected With Plague, Likely from Flea at Lake Tahoe
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — A resident of South Lake Tahoe, California, has been diagnosed with the plague, the state’s first human plague infection...
FDA Approves Papzimeos for Adults With Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Papzimeos (zopapogene imadenovec-drba) for the treatment of adults with recurrent...
Note-Taking AI Reduces Doctor Burnout
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — It can be spooky to realize that Alexa or Siri has been listening in on you, when a device in your home inadvertently springs...
Infections From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are Spreading to New Areas
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Health experts across the country are issuing warnings about a surge in infections from a "flesh-eating" bacterium known as...
CDC to Lay Off Hundreds in Restructuring
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is finalizing the termination of at least 600 employees this week...
Vaping Is A Gateway To Smoking, Evidence Says
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Vaping appears to act as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people, a new evidence review says. E-cigarettes also were...
Weather Disasters Pose Immediate Threat To U.S. Drug Supply
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Climate change-driven weather disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods pose an immediate threat to the United States...
A Common Trait Between Newborns And Alzheimer’s Patients?
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — The brains of newborns have a surprising trait in common with adults who’ve developed Alzheimer’s disease, a recent...
Omega-3s Might Protect Against Nearsightedness
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease...
Metabolic Syndrome Linked To Parkinson's Disease, Study Says
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Folks with metabolic syndrome have up to a 40% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study...
FDA Approves Sublingual, Nonopioid Daily Treatment for Fibromyalgia, Tonmya
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride) sublingual tablets for the treatment of...
FDA Approves Wegovy to Treat Serious Liver Disease
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug Wegovy to treat a...
AAP Issues New Vaccine Guidelines That Differ From U.S. Government Advice
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued vaccine recommendations that differ from...
Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over FDA Warning About Radiation Risk
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — If you’ve purchased frozen shrimp from Walmart lately, you may want to hold off on serving it for dinner. Walmart is...
Seniors Neglecting Steps To Protect Heart Health, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — Seniors with known heart-related problems aren’t doing a very good job taking steps to protect their health, a new study...
Tight Blood Pressure Control Both Healthy And Cost-Effective, Projections Say
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — Tight control over blood pressure is not only good for patients, but is also cost-effective health care, a new study...
Pesticide, Chlorpyrifos, Linked To Impaired Brain Development Among Kids
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — Exposure to a common pesticide during pregnancy can impair children’s brain development and motor function for years to...
COVID Can Prematurely Age Blood Vessels
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — COVID-19 infection appears to cause women’s blood vessels to age prematurely, potentially increasing their risk of heart...
Thin Endometrium Shouldn't Lower Odds Of Successful IVF Pregnancy, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — There’s one less potential impediment for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study says. A thin...
Sensitive People More Vulnerable To Mood Disorders
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — Sensitive people tend to have a higher risk of developing a mood disorder, a new evidence review says. In particular, highly...
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