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- What Helps Cancer PatientsFrom having hope to staying on top of screenings, here's what helps cancer patients, says Lidia Schapira, MD.
- Nearly 1 in 5 in U.S. Still Hadn’t Gotten COVID by End of 2022Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. had never been infected with COVID-19 as of the end of 2022, according to a new estimate.
- Long-Term Vitamin D Supplements Might Cut Heart Attack RiskThe possible benefit was slight but significant in a huge trial involving people 60 or older who took the supplement for 5 years.
- Study: Marijuana Addiction Increases Complications Around SurgerySmoking too much marijuana increases major health risks, after elective surgeries. a new study reports.
- EGFR Lung Cancer in Asian PeopleEGFR mutation is a type of DNA mistake that causes cancer cells to grow and divide faster, This form of lung cancer largely affects young people and Asian women. Learn more.
- Ticks Use Static Electricity to Latch on to Hosts: StudyResearchers have discovered that ticks can defy gravity in their quest to latch onto people and animals. The key is static electricity, just like when someone rubs a balloon and things stick to it.
- Injuries From Fireworks Rising: Stay Safe on July FourthFireworks were involved in an estimated 11,500 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2021, and fireworks-related injuries have increased since 2006 by an estimated 274 per year.
- Cells from Cadaver Pancreas May Help Treat Type 1 DiabetesOne product, from cadaver donors, has just been approved by the FDA. The other, made from stem cells, is showing promise in a clinical trial.
- There May Be a Link Between Hot Weather and Poor VisionOlder Americans living in warmer places tend to have more vision problems than older Americans living in cooler places, a new study says.
- CDC Signs Off on RSV Vaccine for Older AdultsThe CDC gave a green light this week to two new vaccines to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in older adults.
- Anxiety Medicines May Cause Neurological ProblemsMore than 90% of people who took drugs commonly prescribed to treat anxiety said they had major life consequences after taking them, and they frequently reported new neurological problems, according to a new study.
- Common Menopause Therapy May Increase Dementia Risk: StudyWomen in their 50s and 60s who took hormone replacement therapy were 24% more likely to develop dementia, compared to women who never took HRT, according to a new study.
- Study Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Opioids for Back PainResearchers in Australia say their new study revealed that opioids had no effect on pain in the lower back or neck.
- Intermittent Fasting, Calorie Cutting Bring Equal Weight LossSticking to a tedious calorie-counting diet does just as much for weight loss as eating within a narrow window of time, according to a new study from the University of Illinois, Chicago.
- Millions Across the Country Struggle With Heat, Smoke Poor air quality across numerous states because of Canadian wildfires and high heat across the South have millions of Americans struggling.
- How Can Ulcerative Colitis Affect Your Cholesterol? What to KnowUC patients not only have to deal with treating and managing gastrointestinal problems related to their IBD – they’re also at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what to know.
- A Tiny Patch May Someday Measure Your Critical Health NeedsNew technology that tracks markers in your “interstitial fluid” – fluid found under your skin – could be as good as a blood test, no doctor’s visit or needle stab required.
- FDA to ‘Fast Track’ Review of Experimental Gonorrhea VaccineThe FDA announced on Tuesday that it will "fast track" review of a vaccine in development to prevent gonorrhea infections.
- Moderate Drinking Won’t Limit Risk of Obesity, Type 2 DiabetesNew research reveals that even light drinking doesn’t have any protective effect against type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other endocrine conditions.
- Young Girls, Women Are at High Risk of Iron Deficiency: StudyNearly 40% of girls and young women in the U.S. may have iron deficiency, which can lead to fatigue and increase the risk of many health problems.
- Heart Disease Risk May Spike Risk for Muscle, Joint ProblemsNew research suggests people who are at high risk of heart disease are significantly more likely to develop disorders of the muscles and joints.
- Study Finds Link Between Liver Disease and Brain HealthResearchers at Yale University say they have found a connection between liver fibrosis, or scarring, and reduced mental ability.
- New Law Requires ‘Accommodations’ Around PregnancyThe Pregnant Workers Fairness Act says that employers with at least 15 workers must make “reasonable accommodations” to those who need them because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
- Colon Cancer in People Under 45Colorectal cancer is on the rise among people younger than 50. Mark Lewis, MD talks about why, what signs to watch for, and what you can do to reduce your odds.
- COVID Could Impair Men’s Sperm for Months: StudyA COVID infection can reduce sperm count and hinder the ability of sperm to swim for at least 3 months, according to European researchers.
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