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- Pregnant, Can’t Sleep? Scary Studies Won’t Help. But This WillIf the negative effects of poor sleep in pregnancy are keeping you up at night, here’s what to do.
- New First-in-Class Drug Approved for Advanced Stomach CancerThe FDA has approved a new drug called zolbetuximab designed to attack a novel target that’s in a type of stomach cancer.
- These Popular Ab Exercises Can Be Bad for YouKnown as “core compression” moves, they look impressive on social media, but there are better, safer ways to build core strength, experts say.
- Deadly E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter PoundersAn E. coli bacterial outbreak has been linked to the death of one person and prompted McDonald’s to stop selling Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 12 states.
- Why Scientists Are Linking More Diseases to Light at NightCancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s – the list of diseases linked to nighttime light exposure is getting longer. Here’s what scientists think is happening and what to do about it.
- At-Home Brain Stimulation Device Targets DepressionA headset that can be worn at home to stimulate the brain and treat depression has passed an important research milestone.
- The Surprisingly Simple Act that May Help You Recover Post-OpAn early review of 35 studies found that listening to music can lower pain, anxiety, and heart rate after surgery, potentially helping you get better faster.
- Sick of Vaccines? Here’s What Health Pros Want You to KnowIf you’re feeling indifferent about getting vaccinated this year, you’re not alone — and here’s why.
- RSV Vaccine Shows Strong Protection for Older AdultsA large new study says the RSV vaccine is 80% effective at preventing hospitalization in older adults due to complications from the illness, and works just as well at protecting them from death or needing intensive care unit support for severe complications.
- FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Parkinson’s DiseaseThe FDA has just approved a new injectable treatment for adults with advanced Parkinson’s disease called Vyalev (also known as Produodopa).
- Standing Desks Don’t Cut Stroke or Heart Failure RiskNew research suggests that using a standing desk doesn’t reduce the chance of problems like heart disease or stroke, and may even boost the risk of circulatory problems, such as varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.
- No, Seriously, One or Two Workouts a Week Is All You NeedAn emerging body of research shows that exercising just one or two days a week can be enough to help you live a longer, healthier life.
- FDA-Cleared Medical Devices Lack Proper Vetting, Doctors SayRecalled heart devices often do not go through clinical testing, a new study found, highlighting growing concerns about the FDA’s medical device approval standards.
- Suicidal Thoughts Less Likely in Youths on Weight Loss DrugsIt may not sound surprising that treating obesity in adolescents and teens may have positive mental health impacts, but researchers this week reported reassuring findings about whether popular new injectable weight loss medicines carry mental health risks. Here's what to know.
- COVID Greatly Increases Diabetes Risk in Kids and TeensAs the nation searches for ways to reduce the number of young people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a new prevention pathway is emerging: avoiding COVID-19.
- When Fixation on a Perfect Night’s Sleep Becomes HarmfulSleep is critical to good health, but when you try to perfect your overnight hours, you may sabotage your efforts.
- New Hemophilia Drug Helps Prevent Bleeding EpisodesThe FDA has approved a new preventive treatment for people with certain types of hemophilia that can reduce bleeding episodes, sometimes down to just a few per year.
- New Drug Approved for Common Type of Breast Cancer RecurrenceA new breast cancer drug has received quick federal approval after a clinical trial showed it could more than double the time before a common type of breast cancer recurrence worsens.
- Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat Recalled Over Listeria ConcernsA company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because of possible listeria contamination.
- Flu Vaccines for 65+: New Findings on 'Super' ShotsResearchers are learning more about enhanced flu vaccines. Learn what the latest findings show, how available the vaccines are, and who should consider getting one.
- IV Fluids in Short Supply as Hurricanes Affect Two DrugmakersHurricane Helene damaged the nation’s main plant that makes intravenous fluids nearly 2 weeks ago. Here's what to know.
- The Deadly Diabetes Risk You Don’t Know AboutIf you’re living with diabetes, learn why you may be at greater risk for opioid use (and misuse) and what to do about it.
- COVID’s Risk to Heart May Rival That of Heart DiseaseHaving severe COVID-19 could mean a higher risk of heart attack and stroke for up to three years after infection, new research shows.
- Your Great-Grandchildren Probably Won’t Live to 100A new analysis suggests that peak human longevity is well below that of becoming a centenarian.
- Do You Really Have High Blood Pressure? Check Your Arm PositionPeople who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may want to check again. That’s because many commonly used arm positions for blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurately high readings, researchers have determined.
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