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- Study May Explain Cause of Lingering Lyme Disease SymptomsA new study says elevated levels of an immune system marker in the blood may be the reason some people with Lyme disease experience years of chronic symptoms.
- FDA Eases Blood Donation Rules for Gay, Bisexual MenThe FDA said the new policy is based on the latest scientific evidence and is similar to policies in the United Kingdom and Canada. It should expand the number of people eligible to donate blood while keeping blood supplies safe.
- Youth Mental Health Crisis Shows ImprovementNew CDC data suggests that the teen mental health crisis is improving, with year-over-year mental health emergency room visits declining significantly from 2021 to 2022.
- Magnetic Pen Set Stabilizes Writing for Parkinson’s PatientsNorthwestern University undergraduate students created a stabilizing pen system that allows people living with Parkinson’s Disease to write with a steady hand.
- Your Body Soap Could Be Attracting MosquitoesAfter testing four popular body soaps, researchers at Virginia Tech found that three brands could potentially increase how attractive someone smells to mosquitoes, while one soap was less preferred by the disease-spreading insects.
- Cervical Cancer Screenings Double With Mailed DIY KitsOne way of increasing the uptake of screening for cervical cancer is mailing out self-collection HPV kits that woman can use in the comfort of their own home, say researchers.
- Obesity Drugs Plus Surgery Add Up to More Weight Loss: StudyAdding obesity drugs to weight loss surgery helped patients lose more weight than using either option alone.
- ‘Exciting Results’ for Vaccines Made From Pancreatic TumorsUsing experimental vaccines made from people’s own pancreatic cancer tumors may have prevented the ferocious disease from coming back in half of those who got the treatment.
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Brain Aging, Dementia, and StrokeThe findings were not conclusive enough to allow researchers to say that sleep apnea causes cognitive decline or stroke, but are sound enough to point scientists toward further exploration.
- Post-COVID, Building 'Health' Matters, TooBuildings large and small, in all kinds of industries around the world, are being built to gain and promote WELL certification. It began before the pandemic, but COVID-19 launched concerns about safety and cleanliness in common environments.
- CDC Looking into New Cases of MonkeypoxThe CDC said this week it is investigating several new cases of mpox, formerly called monkeypox. Most of the people infected had been previously vaccinated.
- What’s a Colonoscopy Like? ChatGPT Delivers Credible AnswersA new study shows that ChatGPT generates easily understandable, scientifically adequate, and generally satisfactory answers to common questions people may have about colonoscopy.
- Doctors Urged to Minimize Their Own Weight Bias and StigmaA statement from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology addresses weight bias and stigma from health care professionals as well as patients themselves.
- Behavioral Therapy Reduces Long COVID Fatigue: StudyPeople with long COVID significantly reduced their fatigue after completing 17 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy, compared to people with similar long COVID fatigue levels who didn’t participate in therapy, a new study shows.
- Weight-Loss Drugs Might Help People with Obesity Fight CancerAn ingredient in popular drugs used for weight loss, like Ozempic and Wegovy, could help people with obesity fight cancer, according to a new, small study published in the journal Obesity.
- FDA Advisers Recommend Over-the-Counter Birth Control PillsBirth control pills should be available over the counter, an independent panel of advisers told the FDA on Wednesday, saying the benefits are greater than potential problems.
- Mental Illness Before Age 40 Linked to Heart Attack, StrokePeople diagnosed with a mental health disorder in their 20s or 30s have a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke later in life, according to a new study.
- How the End of the COVID Public Health Emergency May Affect YouThe emergency declaration gave the federal government flexibility in waiving certain rules affecting health care, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance, and gave free access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments.
- For Some LASIK Patients, Complications Damage Mental HealthSince the dawning of the surgery, concerns have surfaced from a growing number of LASIK patients who aren’t satisfied with their results. While the majority of LASIK patients are satisfied, some have said the surgery has done more harm than good, and not just to their vision.
- Federal Task Force Suggest Mammograms Start at 40, Not 50The task force also called for more research on the effects of racism in breast cancer care, screening tools for dense breast tissue, and treatment options following a DCIS diagnosis.
- Sleepwalking and Insomnia: What’s the Connection?Is there a link between sleepwalking and the sleep disorder insomnia? Here's what to know.
- Experts Issue New Guidelines on Teen Social Media UseJust as a teenager must be trained to drive a car before getting a driver’s license, young people should be trained in how to safely use social media, says the top U.S. organization for therapists and psychologists.
- TB Cases Rise in U.S., Particularly Among Young ChildrenTuberculosis cases in the United States rose last year, particularly among young children, the Centers for Disease control says in a new report.
- 'Morning After Pill' for STDs Shows Promise in Limiting DiseaseThe 2023 federally funded study shows that study participants who reported having a sexually transmitted infection in the past year reduced their risk of renewed infection by two-thirds with the protection of the antibiotic.
- For Long COVID Parents, Everyday Life Is Still a StruggleMillions of parents are living with long COVID, leaving them to try their best to balance childrearing with chronic illness.
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