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- Malaria Is Spreading in the U.S. for the First Time in 20 YearsThe first cases since at least 2003 of people getting malaria from a mosquito bite within the U.S. have occurred in Florida and Texas.
- Menopause May Start Earlier for Aging Women With HIVStudies show that early menopause may occur 5 years earlier in women with HIV than in women without HIV. Here's what to know.
- HPV Rates Skyrocket Despite Safe, Effective VaccineThe HPV vaccine may now be as critical as ever, though young people are taking the shot in fewer and fewer numbers. Medical experts speak to us about the risks of sexually transmitted HPV, which include throat cancer, among other serious diseases.
- CDC Tracking New COVID Subvariant in Northwest StatesEU.1.1 currently accounts for about 1.7% of all COVID cases in the United States and about 8.7% of cases in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and the Dakotas.
- Diabetes Association Updates Liver Disease Screening GuidelinesThe American Diabetes Association has updated its guidelines to call for increased screening for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in all adults with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
- Flurry of New Studies Show Oral Weight Loss Drugs WorkFor people who are overweight or obese but are put off by popular weight loss drugs because they need to be injected, there was promising news Sunday out of the American Diabetes Association’s annual conference.
- Limiting Social Media Use in Youths Brings Challenges, BenefitsRecent research shows that limiting social media use among teens can be challenging, but the benefits can be worth it.
- Docs Steer Camera Through Stomach 'Like a Little Mars Rover'New magnetic tech allows doctors to perform guided endoscopy to detect gastric illnesses much earlier.
- Moderna Asks FDA to Approve XBB COVID ShotModerna has applied for FDA approval of a new COVID-19 vaccine targeting the predominant strain of the virus called XBB.1.5. The company said it is prepared to roll out the shot this fall.
- Adele's Fungal Infection Has People Talking About Jock Itch"It's a bit crude," Adele told the audience attending her Las Vegas residency as she shared that she has the fungal skin infection tinea cruris, commonly referred to as jock itch. "I never knew it existed."
- Populated Cities More Likely to Have Wild Cats With ParasitesReducing the population of feral, or wild cats, particularly in cities, may reduce the risk of people being infected with toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by a dangerous parasite carried by cats.
- Dealing With the Physical Impact of Intense GriefA new study has found that severe grief can cause a significant increase in blood pressure, suggesting that grief can be a risk factor for future heart problems.
- ‘Smart Drugs’ Underdeliver and Can Bring TroubleThere is no such thing as a "smart pill." In fact, nonmedical use of prescription stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin by people without a prescription can lead to unintended outcomes, including poorer grades and substance abuse.
- Agency Issues Advisory on Mental Health Symptoms of Long COVIDThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued an advisory to help medical professionals better recognize the mental health symptoms that may come with long COVID.
- Should You Stop Taking Ozempic Before Surgery?If taking Ozempic or Rybelsus for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for weight loss, or similar medications, doctors are debating how long before planned surgery you should stop taking the drug to be safe.
- CDC Urges International Travelers to Get Measles VaccineThe CDC is urging people to ensure they are vaccinated against measles before summer travel. International travelers are particularly at risk, the CDC said, noting that 88% of all cases in the U.S. so far this year are linked to international travel.
- Preventable Deaths, Including Maternal, Increase SharplyAn annual scorecard that ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 58 measures of health outcomes, equity, and affordability shows a sharp increase in preventable deaths. For the first time, the report also included information on reproductive care and women’s health.
- Exercise May Erase the Genetic Risk of Type 2 DiabetesBeing active can greatly lower your risk of getting type 2 diabetes, even if the condition runs in your family.
- Antidepressant Medications Might Help Block COVID-19 InfectionsA report based on COVID-19 infection trends among more than 5,600 mental health care patients says that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were particularly effective in blocking COVID-19 transmission.
- Hairy Moles May Contain the Cure for Baldness: StudyResearchers may have discovered the elusive cure to baldness in an unlikely place: those unsightly hairs that sometimes grow out of skin moles.
- CAR T Cancer Therapy Can Be Lifesaving – if You Can Afford ItCAR T cells are a relatively new but dynamic treatment for blood cancers, but the price of the drugs and access to care put them out of reach for some patients who need them.
- FDA Approves Adult Diabetes Drug for ChildrenThe new approval was based on results from a study of 157 kids ages 10 to 17 years old with type 2 diabetes that wasn't well-controlled, the FDA said.
- All Adults Under 65 Need Anxiety Screening, Task Force SaysAn influential task force has recommended that all adults under the age of 65 be screened for anxiety. The recommendation comes a year after the same group called for regular anxiety screening for children ages 8 and older.
- Severe Strep Infections Rebound After Pandemic LullInfections caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, which usually cause mild illnesses like strep throat and scarlet fever, can be more severe, and reports of invasive infections are on the rise.
- Lab-Grown Chicken Meat Gains Final Approval, 2 Companies SayLab-grown chicken meat can be sold in the United States after two companies said they gained final Department of Agriculture approval for their products Wednesday.
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