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- FDA Adds Warning of Intestinal Blockages to Ozempic LabelThe FDA has received more than 8,500 reports of gastrointestinal issues among people taking medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, the latter of which is approved for weight loss.
- Caring for Adult Children with Mental Illness: How to HelpNew research is showing that caring for a loved one with a mental illness exacts a tremendous toll.
- Survivorship Clinics a Crucial Part of Cancer TreatmentGetting the word out about cancer survivorship resources is among the challenges the oncology field faces today, as well as innovating to meet the evolving needs of a more diverse population of cancer survivors.
- Teens Get Hundreds of Smartphone Notifications Daily: StudySome kids pick up their smartphones only a couple of times a day, and others check their notifications up to 498 times in 24 hours. Daily usage ranges from a few minutes to 16 hours, according to new research based on Android phone data tracked with permission.
- Hot Flashes May Signal Increased Dementia, Heart Disease RisksHot flashes are widely considered a menopause symptom worth treating. Now, two new studies show they may be even more reason to seek medical attention: The sudden sensations of heat can be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and stroke.
- 250,000 Courses of Paxlovid Administered Weekly, Pfizer CEO SaysAbout 250,000 courses of Pfizer’s anti-COVID pills are being administered weekly, CEO Albert Bourla said this week.The oral antiviral treatment Paxlovid is being distributed at no charge by the U.S. government, which bought about 24 million doses. About 15 million courses have been distributed so far.
- New Data Lowers Estimate of Long COVID’s Impact: CDCAn estimated 18 million adults in the U.S. have had long COVID, and half of them are still dealing with the condition, new national survey data shows.
- Many Parents Struggling to Find COVID Shots for KidsDoctors and the CDC recommend everyone over 6 months get the new COVID-19 vaccine as fears of complications ease.
- Robots Are Taking Over Your Surgery (and You Should Be Excited)Driving the technology forward are advances in materials science and AI, plus patient benefits like shorter recovery times and less pain.
- Study: Unexpected Vaginal Bleeding Rises After COVID VaccinationNon-menstruating women were more likely to experience unexpected vaginal bleeding after receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a new study.
- Is Pneumonia The Surprising Root of Severe COVID? New research points to pneumonia, not severe inflammation, as the true cause of severe COVID and death.
- Study: Antiviral Med Linked to COVID Mutations That Can SpreadThe antiviral COVID medication molnupiravir made by Merck can cause mutations in the coronavirus that occasionally spread to other people, according to a study published in the online journal Nature. There’s no evidence that molnupiravir has caused the creation of more transmissible or severe variants of COVID.
- People With Long COVID Have Specific Blood Biomarkers, Study SaysPeople with long COVID have specific biomarkers in their blood, a study published Monday in Nature said. The findings may be a step toward creating blood tests to positively identify people with long COVID.
- 'Beer Goggles' a Myth, but Alcohol’s Allure Real and Risky A couple of drinks does not give you “beer goggles” that make other people look more desirable, a new study found. But being tipsy may make you more eager to approach an attractive stranger.
- No End in Sight for Amoxicillin ShortageAs respiratory virus season approaches, the shortage of amoxicillin that began last fall still hasn’t been resolved.
- More States Added to List With High Obesity PrevalenceIn 22 states across the nation, more than 1 in 3 adults have obesity, according to new data released Thursday by the CDC. That’s up from 19 states in 2021, and none a decade ago.
- Paxlovid Weaker Against Current COVID-19 VariantsA real-world study published in JAMA Open Network found that Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid is now less effective at preventing hospitalization or death in high-risk patients as compared to earlier studies.
- As U.S. Syphilis Cases Rise, Those at the Epicenter ScrambleIt was just a routine checkup -- or so she thought. One woman’s syphilis scare mirrors thousands of others amid a syphilis outbreak in the U.S., with Houston at the epicenter.
- Suppress Negative Thoughts to Improve Mental Health, Study SaysA new study suggests that suppressing negative thoughts may improve people’s mental health.
- Premenstrual Disorders May Be Preview of Early MenopauseWomen with premenstrual disorders may be more likely go through menopause before they are 45 years old, a new study suggests.
- Wastewater Data Hints at Possible COVID Decline in Some AreasThe summer-long surge of COVID-19 may be peaking in some parts of the U.S., according to wastewater monitoring.
- First Nasal Spray Alternative to EpiPen Needs More Study: FDAThe FDA has requested further study before approving a nasal spray version of the allergic reaction medicine epinephrine.
- Glaucoma: A Hidden Threat to Vision Health Rising SwiftlyIt's predicted that by 2050, the number of people with glaucoma will surge by more than 200%, highlighting an urgent need for heightened awareness, early detection, and advanced treatment strategies.
- ADHD Med Errors Among Kids Have Surged in Last 2 DecadesMedication errors among children who take drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported to U.S. poison control centers increased by nearly 300% over a 22-year period, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found.
- Government to Provide Free, At-Home COVID Tests AgainStarting Sept. 25, Americans can request four free rapid coronavirus tests, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.
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