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- Sound Waves Treatment to Blast Liver Tumors Gains FDA ApprovalThe FDA has approved a technique using sound waves against liver tumors, according to the University of Michigan, where it was developed.
- Scientists Find the ‘On’ Switch for Energy-Burning Brown FatThe discovery from UCLA could open the door to new treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Government Reduces Paxlovid Stockpile, Returns Millions of DosesThe U.S. government has returned millions of doses of the COVID-19 antiviral medicine Paxlovid to its manufacturer.
- Study of Serotonin Levels Offers Hope for Long COVID TreatmentLong COVID is associated with lower levels of circulating serotonin, new research has found, and less serotonin could be relevant to neurological, cognitive and memory symptoms associated with long COVID.
- Average Weight Loss of 60 Pounds Reported in Mounjaro TrialPeople at high risk of getting type 2 diabetes lost on average more than 18% of their weight when taking the weight loss drug tirzepatide, according to clinical trial results published over the weekend.
- Is Childhood Obesity a National Public Health Emergency?While medical experts have viewed childhood obesity as an epidemic and a crisis for years, some are now saying it’s time to focus even more attention on the situation, and to do so earlier rather than later.
- 10 Percent of COVID Tests Are Positive As Hospitalizations DeclineSevere cases of COVID-19 that require hospitalization continue to decline in the U.S., according to the CDC’s latest update on the pandemic.
- Citing Cancer Risk, FDA May Limit Hair Straightener IngredientsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering banning chemicals that have been linked to cancer from use in hair straightening products.
- One Month Later: Where Are the Pediatric COVID Vaccines?Since the the CDC recommended the COVID vaccine on Sept. 12, legions of parents are still searching for doses, especially for their youngest children, and are growing increasingly frustrated.
- More Than 7 Million Americans Have Gotten the New COVID VaccineAbout 7 million people in the U.S. have gotten the new COVID-19 vaccine as the nation heads into what health officials now consider cold, flu, and COVID season.
- Trend Rolls On: Women at Higher Lung Cancer RiskResearchers are calling for intensified smoking cessation efforts and lung screenings among young and middle-aged women after a new analysis showed they are increasingly more likely than men to be diagnosed with lung cancer. The trend has been under way in recent years.
- A Simple Pair of Earbuds Could Monitor Your BrainNew sensors can transform earbuds into powerful health monitors that track brain activity and lactate levels in sweat. They could help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat disease.
- Apple Watch Now Tracks Time Spent in the SunEven though humans need sunlight for optimal health, less than 20% of people get outside every day for fun activities or relaxation, according to the 2021 General Social Survey. Now the same smartwatch that records your steps and sleep can also track your time in the sunshine.
- New Rankings List Nebraska as Top State for Mental HealthThe top state for mental health is Nebraska, according to new rankings based on things ranging from violent crime rates to air pollution. Rounding out the top five spots were Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Rhode Island.
- Now Is the Time for Older Adults to Get the RSV VaccineLike the common cold, RSV generally causes mild symptoms that clear up in a week or so. But, much like the flu, for those who are older and less healthy, RSV can present significant risks.
- About 1 in 3 Toddlers With Autism ‘Outgrow’ Disorder: StudyMore than a third of toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder outgrew the disorder by the time they were about 6 years old, according to a new study from Boston Children’s Hospital researchers.
- Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep From Night Shift WorkersHeading to work after the sun sets has become very common in the U.S. – but what does that mean for the health of night shift workers?
- This Could Be an RSV Season Like No Other, in a Good WayFor the first time, two preventive treatments are available that dramatically reduce the risk of severe RSV.
- ‘CKM Syndrome’ Gives New Name to Multi-System Heart Disease RiskA newly named condition gives people a way to refer to being affected by obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease at the same time.
- Take the Stairs to Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk: StudyClimbing at least five flights of stairs daily can reduce the risk of two deadly types of heart disease.
- Research: Autoimmune, Autoinflammatory Disorders Rise After COVIDAfter being infected with COVID-19, people have a much higher risk of getting autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective-tissue disorders like alopecia, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis and vitiligo, according to new research.
- New Study Finds Soda Fountain Contamination Is CommonA small study in California said 4 in 10 samples taken from soda fountains contained potentially dangerous contaminants. The study also raised concerns about the safety of water that is sold at stores by refilling large take-home jugs.
- New AI May Slash High Death Rate After Hip FracturesResearchers have come up with artificial intelligence that can predict a patient’s risk of dying in the years after a hip fracture. It could help doctors improve post-operative care.
- Less Than Half of Adolescents With Depression Got Help in 2021Approximately 1 in 5 youths in the U.S. had clinical depression during 2021, the first full year of the pandemic, yet fewer than half received care for the mental illness.
- These Are the Top 10 Causes of Death in the U.S.Heart disease and cancer have been at the top of the list for more than a decade and caused more than 37% of U.S. deaths in 2021, the most recent data available. COVID-19 has climbed into the top rankings since the pandemic began in 2020.
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