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- Watchdog Group Finds ‘Concerning’ Levels of Heavy Metals in ChocolateConsumer Reports is calling on the makers of dark chocolate products to limit levels of heavy metals, after what the watchdog group called “concerning” test results.
- Clinics Peddle Unproven Stem Cell Treatment for Long COVIDResearchers identified 38 direct-to-consumer businesses selling purported stem cell therapies to prevent and treat the virus – 36 of which also claim to treat post-COVID syndrome.
- COVID, Flu Vaccines Might Raise Risk of Strokes in Older PeopleVaccines for COVID-19 and flu might raise the risk of strokes for older people, especially when given together and to seniors over 85, new research says.
- New Vaccine for Meningitis Could Soon Be AvailableA new meningococcal vaccine that better protects against the rare but potentially deadly disease will soon be available.
- Just 22 Minutes of Walking Can Offset Health Risks of All-Day SittingTo combat the health risks of sitting at a desk all day or indulging in an all-day Netflix binge, head out for a brisk 22-minute walk.
- Mild Cognitive Impairment Is Underdiagnosed, Research SuggestsMost people who have mild thinking problems that could be early signs of dementia won’t get diagnosed during a primary care visit, potentially missing out on preventive treatments, according to researchers from the University of Southern California.
- AI ‘Companion’ Robots: The Next Must-Have Health Tech?More and more people are using companion robots to boost social connection, mental support, and overall health. The science suggests it’s more than a gimmick.
- Child-Care Centers Are Not Big COVID Spreaders, Research SaysChild-care centers are not significant sources of COVID-19 transmission, according to a new University of Pittsburgh Medical School study published in JAMA Open Network.
- FDA Warns of Hidden Ingredients in Arthritis, Pain ProductsCertain products may contain active ingredients found in prescription-only drugs.
- Hair Styling Tools Pose Burn Risk for Kids: StudyFor parents and caregivers, stovetops and lit candles are among the most common red flags for burn injury risk, especially in young children. Yet there is another culprit lurking on bathroom and vanity counters that might escape notice: hair care or styling appliances.
- CDC Issues RSV Vaccination Alert Because of Drug ShortageA limited supply of a drug to protect infants from the respiratory disease RSV has led the CDC to advise pediatricians to use certain doses of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody sold by the brand name Beyfortus, for infants with the greatest danger of developing severe respiratory syncytial virus.
- Study Shows DASH Diet Cuts Risk of Cognitive Decline in WomenThe heart-healthy DASH diet has been linked with a lower risk of cognitive decline among women over 40 in a new study.
- Exercise Just as Good as Viagra for ED: StudyA new meta-analysis of randomized trials shows regular exercise can reduce ED symptoms – and may work just as well as medication.
- Mediterranean Diet Linked to Fewer PTSD Symptoms: StudyFollowing a Mediterranean diet may help people exposed to trauma limit how severe their posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms are, a new study suggests.
- FDA Approves Pfizer’s Vaccine for Meningococcal DiseaseThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer’s application for Penbraya, a vaccine for people 10 through 25 that will offer protection against the five main kinds of bacteria that cause meningitis and blood poisoning.
- CVS Halts Sale of Decongestants That FDA Panel Said May Not WorkCVS Health is removing some nasal decongestants from its shelves after influential experts said this year that an ingredient in the products is ineffective.
- Depression Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods, Artificial SweetenersUltra-processed foods are energy-dense and ready-to-eat food items including things like processed breakfast meats, packaged snacks, and ice cream as well as artificially sweetened drinks.
- Biting Sand Flies Are Spreading a Skin-Scarring Parasite in U.S.A parasitic skin disease spread by sand flies that was once only linked to international travel is no longer considered an “imported” disease in the U.S.
- Researchers Suggest Fructose Is Central Factor Causing ObesityResearch published this week shows that fructose may be the central factor driving obesity because it triggers cravings for fatty foods and carbohydrates, while blocking the body’s ability to use stored energy from fat.
- COVID Linked to Higher Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome: StudyA large new study links COVID-19 with an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Vaccination against COVID appeared to reduce the risk of GBS, which is a rare illness that can result in paralysis.
- Hitting the Snooze Button Could Offer Health BenefitsHitting the snooze button on your alarm clock is not that bad for you after all. New research says it might even be good for you.
- Scientists Fear Yellow Fever May Soon Return to Southeastern U.S.Medical experts are worried that yellow fever and its feared “black vomit” may re-emerge in the American South in the near future.
- Taking a New Obesity Drug and Birth Control Pills? Be CarefulMany women on oral contraceptives are unaware that drugs like Mounjaro may result in the unexpected: pregnancy.
- Promising New Blood Test Accurately Detects Ovarian CancerA breakthrough new test for ovarian cancer may for the first time offer a way to detect the disease before it progresses to potentially deadly later stages.
- Health Insurance Premiums Rise to Match Inflation, Wage IncreasesPeople who buy health insurance for their entire family through their employer are paying nearly $500 more annually in 2023, compared to what they paid in 2022. The employee contribution for single health insurance coverage increased $74 from 2022 to 2023.
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