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- 1 in 5 Pasteurized Milk Samples Show Traces of Bird Flu Virus: FDA A nationwide survey found traces of the bird flu virus in 1 in 5 retail samples of pasteurized milk.
- Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-FriendlyBefore there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades.
- Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Migraines A new study strongly links usage of acid reflux treatments with an increased risk of experiencing migraines or severe headaches.
- Cataract Surgery Tricky for Those With Past Radial KeratotomyThe surgery, known as RK, was considered a successful tool for correcting vision. But in recent years, many of these patients who went on to have cataract surgery are having major post-surgery complications.
- Cholesterol Experts Say Everyone Needs a Little-Known Blood TestGetting a standard cholesterol screening may soon involve one more blood test that has been around for decades but is rarely used. Evidence continues to mount showing that the additional analysis can flag otherwise unknown risks of dangerous heart problems resulting from plaque buildup in arteries.
- Have Male Urinary Tract Symptoms? An App May Offer ReliefThe urgent need to pee, a strangled flow and the feeling that you didn’t get it all out of you. Those are all the symptoms of male lower urinary tract problems and more than 72% of men experience at least one of them.
- FDA Says Milk Is Safe, Even After Tests Show Signs of Bird FluParticles of the bird flu virus recently found in dairy cattle have been detected in pasteurized milk, but the nation’s milk supply remains safe to drink and the CDC has taken key steps toward making a vaccine in case one is needed, federal officials announced Tuesday.
- Weight Loss Drugs With Your Gym Membership? What to KnowWeights, aerobics, and … Wegovy? Some in the fitness industry are moving to dispense the popular GLP-1 medications to club members, combining the new, easier method of losing weight with the old, more challenging one.
- Are Direct-to-Consumer Microbiome Tests Useful? Probably NotSome companies claim they can identify and treat gastrointestinal problems with proprietary technology and products — experts disagree.
- National Weather Service, CDC Unveil New ‘HeatRisk’ ForecastThe National Weather Service will now issue heat warnings in a new way using a system called HeatRisk. Here's what to know.
- Ted Danson on Managing His Psoriasis With HumorActor Ted Danson was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis when he was 25 years old. Danson, now 76, says he turned to self-deprecating humor in an effort to point out his own flaws with funny quips before anyone else could.
- Where Will the Legit Health Info Go If TikTok Goes Dark?If TikTok goes dark, it could render unavailable the work of those who have made the site a go-to for expert- and user-generated videos on topics that cover the spectrum of consumer health.
- Your Spouse’s Stroke Could Increase Your Depression RiskThe spouses of people who have strokes, heart attacks, and heart failure are more likely to experience depression than people whose spouses didn’t have those health problem.
- Are 'Man Vans' Coming to a Parking Lot Near You Soon? "Game Changer Vehicles" – mobile medical units in a roving RV – are helping to bring cancer screening to where it's needed.
- How Long Should Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer Last? Ending active surveillance for men with low-risk prostate cancer may never be appropriate, according to a new study that saw progression and need for treatment in some patients followed-up for more than 15 years.
- The Fat You Can’t See Can Be Most Dangerous to Your HealthA little visceral fat is helpful. It cushions your heart, lungs, and the organs in your gut. Too much, though, and it becomes a bad player. So what can you do to lessen your health risks?
- National Drug Shortages Hit Record Levels Requesting a refill at the local pharmacy or getting a complete series of a specific chemotherapy is becoming hit-and-miss as problems with the pharmaceutical supply chain mount.
- Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not ImpossibleSome people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental health stigma to foods including genetically modified organisms – could be persuaded to rethink their positions.
- Don’t Worry, Gen Z, Your Face Isn’t Aging Faster Than OthersSome members of Generation Z are worried they are aging more quickly, thanks to social media influencers selling products. But skin care experts said the claim is false. Rather, it largely boils down to perception.
- Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep ApneaPreliminary clinical trial results showed the obesity drug tirzepatide was highly effective at treating obstructive sleep apnea, according to information sent to investors of the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.
- Asthma Attack: Allergies, Rising Costs Impacting PatientsAcross the U.S., an early spring and pollen season have made seasonal allergies worse. That, along with an ongoing respiratory virus season and barriers to patients getting inhalers, make this a tough time for those who struggle with allergies and asthma control.
- 4 Years On, What Progress is Being Made on Long COVID?We’ve come a long way, but there’s still a lot that we don’t understand about long COVID.
- Changes Are Coming to Melatonin Packaging, Industry Group SaysAn organization representing dietary supplement makers has advised its members to update packaging of melatonin sleep supplements and other dietary gummies to deter children from eating the products.
- This Heart Attack Hits Young Women, But Doctors Often UnawareSCAD accounts for 1 in 3 acute heart events in younger women. Many doctors are not aware it exists.
- To Eat Less When Snacking, Pick the Best SizeAlmost everyone who's watching their calories knows to bypass those family-size bags of snacks, with experts long warning us we’re likely to eat more than we planned. Now, new research suggests that the size of a snack matters. Bottom line: To eat less, pick the smallest-size snacks.
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