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- Most Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Survive Long-TermFor women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, the risk of dying from the disease has fallen dramatically since the 1990s, new research shows.
- Depression and Dry Eye Disease: Research Finds New ConnectionDoctors often note that patients with dry eye disease (DED) report low moods. Now, new research shows that the connection between dry eye disease and depression may actually be quite common. Here's what to know.
- The Case for Lung Cancer ScreeningBesides smoking, what defines high risk? And what are the current guidelines for screening?
- Millions Who Had COVID-19 Still Don’t Have Sense of Smell, TasteMillions of Americans who were infected with COVID-19 still have not fully recovered their sense of taste or smell, a new report says.
- Suicide, Addiction, Abuse and Other Crises: Can ChatGPT Help?More people facing crises such as suicidal feelings, addiction, or abuse are choosing artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT for help. But are they really helpful? A new study offers some insight.
- Don’t Let Breast Cancer Subtype Guide Mastectomy Choice, Doctors SayResearch from ASCO 2023 finds people are opting for mastectomies more frequently if they have HER2-positive breast cancer. The data sheds light on the problem with choosing mastectomy based on the type of cancer you have.
- Light Alcohol Consumption May Reduce Heart Risks: StudyResearchers have discovered why light to moderate alcohol consumption may be linked to a reduced risk of heart problems. Brain imaging revealed that the area of the brain associated with stress response was different in light to moderate drinkers, compared to people who drank very little or abstained.
- Pain-Related Brain Changes in Fibromyalgia May Be ReversibleAlthough fibromyalgia is quite common, affecting more than 5 million Americans, it continues to be misdiagnosed and misunderstood. In fact, the average time for a patient to get diagnosed with fibromyalgia can be as much as 5 years.
- Could Smartwatches Solve the Mental Health Crisis?Mount Sinai researchers used smartwatches to assess people’s resilience and well-being, the latest advance in a slowly growing field studying wearables for monitoring mental health.
- More Studies on Breast CancerFrom screening rates to side effects, stay informed on important studies.
- FDA Approves First-Ever OTC Erectile Dysfunction GelA topical gel that may work faster than erectile dysfunction pills has been approved for over-the-counter use in the United States. The gel, which can help users get an erection within 10 minutes, is already available without a prescription in Europe.
- Survey: Most Americans Behind in Getting Checked for Skin CancerA new survey from the Prevent Cancer Foundation says most adults haven’t had their skin checked in at least a year, even though skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis and the easiest to prevent.
- Could Weight Loss Drug Treat Addiction as Well as Obesity?In addition to suppressing appetite, in some people, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists like semaglutide may curb cravings for alcohol or cigarettes, according to reports not yet backed up by research.
- Insurers Poised to Crack Down on Off-Label Ozempic PrescriptionsInsurance companies are starting to send warning letters to doctors and health care providers suspected of a practice known as off-label prescribing for the drug Ozempic.
- As We Age, Multivitamins May Fill Nutrient GapsEating fruits and vegetables might not be enough to fill nutrition needs in older adults.
- Sewer Data Says Ohio Person Has Had COVID For 2 YearsScientists think that a person in Ohio who has been infected with COVID-19 for 2 years is shedding thousands of times more of the virus than normal, according to wastewater data. They say the strain of the virus appears to be unique.
- Study: Obesity May Permanently Change Brain Response to NutrientsA new study into how the brains of lean and obese people respond to nutrients may explain why it’s difficult for people to lose weight and keep it off.
- Diabetes Drug Metformin Lowers Long COVID Risk, Study SaysMetformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, greatly decreases a person’s risk of developing long COVID after infection, according to a study published in The Lancet.
- Popular Weight Loss Drugs Can Carry Some Gnarly Side EffectsWeight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help some people lose weight, but there are still some potential side effects that need to be considered.
- New Heart Transplant Method Could Boost Donor Pool By 30%: Study A recently developed way to perform heart transplants works as well as the traditional method and – if widely embraced -- could greatly increase the number of hearts available for transplant, doctors at Duke University say.
- What Adults Need to Know About the New RSV VaccinesHere's what adults need to know about the recently approved RSV vaccines Arexvy and Abrysvo.
- Study Says Trouble Sleeping Can Increase Risk of StrokeInsomnia can lead to an increased risk of stroke, according to new research. The risk goes up with more symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early.
- ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Low Birth Weight, ObesityExposure to toxic “forever chemicals” during pregnancy can lead to a lower birth weight followed later by obesity -- similar to the results of prenatal exposure to tobacco.
- Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality: How Long Could Health Effects Last?While millions of Americans in the Midwest and on the Eastern Seaboard got some relief from the wildfire smoke from Canada, with more relief expected over the weekend, health experts warned that for for at-risk people, some hazardous health effects may persist.
- Low-Carb Breakfast May Help Stabilize Blood Sugar in Type 2 DiabetesHeads-up, type 2 diabetes patients: In a new study, researchers found that eating a low-carb breakfast was linked to a smaller spike in blood sugar after the meal, as compared with eating a low-fat breakfast. Eating a low-carb breakfast was also followed by steadier blood sugar levels throughout the rest of the day.
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