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- Moderna Says New COVID Booster Effective Against ErisPreliminary data shows the newly formulated COVID-19 booster from Moderna is effective against the widely circulating Eris subvariant, and another version of the virus that’s on the rise that some people are calling “Fornax.”
- Tiny Organ, Long-Lasting Pain: Mystery of Chronic AppendicitisAlthough no official definition exists, chronic appendicitis happens when that finger-like pouch at the end of your colon becomes inflamed and causes belly pain in regular on-and-off episodes that can span weeks, months, or years.
- CDC Tracking New COVID StrainThe CDC is tracking a newly discovered strain of COVID-19 called BA.2.86.
- Fentanyl and Other Opioids Seen as Top Public Health Threat: PollAmericans are more worried about drug use in the U.S. – specifically, fentanyl and other opioids, according to a new opinion poll.
- Can This Common Herb Help Grow Hair?Rosemary oil is good at regrowing hair in people with androgenetic alopecia, which is a common form of hair loss. The herb might also protect hair from the sun, pollution, and other environmental elements.
- Type 2 Diabetes May Raise Your Risk of Endometrial CancerA new study found that women with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of dying from endometrial cancer. This is important because gynecological cancers can be often be successfully treated, including stage I endometrial cancer, via surgery.
- Cancer Rates Rise Among People Under Age 50People under the age of 50 are becoming more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, according to comprehensive new data published this week.
- Men in Good Physical Shape Had Lower Rates of 9 Types of CancerResearch showed that men who had high cardiorespiratory fitness as young adults had a lower risk of getting nine types of cancer later in life These included cancers in the head, neck, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal system.
- Having Lung Problems? Eat Your Veggies, Science SaysYou know vegetables are good for you. But now, research shows that some may protect your lungs.
- Vaping Doubles Risk of Lung Problems in Teens: StudyTeens who use e-cigarettes are twice as likely to report lung problems like wheezing, shortness of breath, or bronchitis, compared to those who don’t use the devices, according to a new study.
- COVID Hospitalizations Climb for Fourth Straight WeekWeekly new hospitalizations for COVID-19 have climbed for the fourth straight week.
- Study Links Preterm Births to Mother's Poor Mental HealthWomen with mental health issues are 50% more likely to give birth to a premature baby, according to a new study of 2 million pregnancies in England.
- Drug Addiction Affects Majority of U.S. Families: Survey Results from a new survey show that drug and alcohol addiction is commonplace in U.S. families. Two-thirds of people said they or someone in their family has experienced addiction or overdose.
- Curiosity About Weight Loss Drugs Opens Treatment DoorsThe results of a new poll could be a sign that the conditions of obesity and being overweight are increasingly being viewed as diseases. Reducing stigma is a critical step in creating a pathway for people to seek treatment.
- Air Pollution Linked to Higher Dementia Risk: StudyAbout 188,000 new dementia cases annually may be linked to air pollution, according to new research from the University of Michigan. Older people who live in places with high levels of agricultural or wildfire air pollution are at a particularly higher risk.
- New COVID Shots Will Be Available in SeptemberThe newest version of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available by the end of September, according to the CDC.
- Don’t Use Some Tests Made by Universal Meditech, FDA WarnsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning patients not to use certain tests made by Universal Meditech Inc. (UMI), including tests for pregnancy, ovulation, and urinary tract infections.
- Man With Long COVID Developed a Case of ‘Blue Legs’Scientists at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom have reported finding an unusual symptom of long COVID – blue legs. The symptom is called acrocyanosis – the venous pooling of blood in the legs.
- Fewer People Are Reporting They Have Long COVID The rate of people experiencing long COVID appears to be stabilizing at about 1 in 10 adults who have ever been infected with the virus, new government tracking data shows.
- Suicides in U.S. Reached All-Time High in 2022: CDCIn 2022, 49,449 people in the U.S. died by suicide. That’s the most suicides in a single year in U.S. history and marks a 2.6% increase over the prior year, according to new figures released by the CDC this week.
- Analysis: Depression, Anxiety Do Not Increase the Risk of CancerWhile depression and anxiety have been linked to a wide range of other health problems, a new analysis shows there is no link between the two psychiatric disorders and the risk of most major cancers.
- It May Be Time to Pay Attention to COVID AgainAlong with the news of the growth of a new variant, COVID-related hospitalization rates have increased by 12.5% in the last week – the most significant uptick since December.
- First Pill for Postpartum Depression: What It Means for YouWebMD asked several experts in mental health and women’s health to share their take on this new treatment option. What could it mean for easing symptoms like hopelessness, crankiness, and lack of interest in bonding with the baby – and, in some cases, thoughts of death or suicide?
- Supply of Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Will Continue to be LimitedNovo Nordisk, manufacturer of the weight loss drug Wegovy, said Thursday that it will continue to restrict supplies of starter doses of the drug in the United States. This restriction will likely continue into next year.
- Long-Term Use of Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Dementia RiskProlonged use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors could increase the risk of developing dementia, a new study shows.
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