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- FDA OKs First Treatment for Rare Kidney DiseaseThe FDA has approved the drug iptacopan (sold as Fabhalta) as the first and only treatment for adults with C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) to reduce protein in the urine.
- Breakthrough Study Shows Babies Can Form Memories at Age 1For the first time, scientists have found that babies are able to store memories in the brain region called the hippocampus. The ability appears to start around 1 year old.
- High-Risk Plaque: The Hidden Killer That Has Doctors DividedCritics say a new, broader definition of high-risk plaque opens the door to more tests, diagnoses, and invasive procedures, steering us down a potentially harmful path.
- Why We Want to Exercise, Why We Don’t, and How to StartSociety is obsessed with fitness, but few people are fit. Ubiquitous gyms and influencers don’t inspire us to exercise. Why? It’s complicated, but the solution is simple.
- Cannabis May Harm Your Heart: Key Data From Two New StudiesTwo new studies suggest cannabis carries very serious heart health risks, including that people under 50 who use it are more than six times as likely to have a heart attack, compared to nonusers.
- 7 Pet Vaccine Myths Vets Wish You'd Stop BelievingPublic opinion about vaccines affects furry friends too. We asked veterinarians and other experts to explain the most common misconceptions about animal vaccines.
- 3 New Things About Vaccines That Matter to YouPromising results for the elusive norovirus vaccine, new data on COVID shots, and important findings from the first group of HPV-vaccinated girls: Here’s what to know.
- Is Marriage Making You (or Your Husband) Gain Weight?A new study says that married men may have triple the risk of obesity, compared to unmarried men, and that marriage seems to increase the likelihood of being overweight in both sexes – by 62% in men and 39% in women.
- The Other Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Worrying Doctors NowAs the measles outbreak in the U.S. spreads, experts fear that other preventable diseases, including polio, rubella, and mumps, could return. Here’s what you can do to stay safe.
- FDA OKs First Myasthenia Gravis Treatment for ChildrenThe FDA approved Soliris for children aged 6 and older with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), offering new hope for managing this autoimmune neuromuscular disorder.
- Would You Even Know if You Have Measles? In early stages, measles can easily go undetected, putting you, your family, and your community at risk. Understand the signs and what to do if you notice them.
- Measles, Influenza, and Bird Flu: How to Protect YourselfWith multiple infectious diseases circulating now, here’s the breakdown of what you need to know and how to stay safe.
- FDA OKs First Gene Therapy Implant for a Rare Eye DiseaseThe FDA has approved a new gene therapy for macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare eye disease that causes vision loss.
- FDA OKs Nasal Spray for Severe Allergic Reactions in KidsThe FDA has approved Neffy, a needle-free nasal spray, for children aged 4 and up, providing fast and effective treatment for severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
- How Moms-to-Be Can Maximize the Immunity They Pass to BabyGetting vaccinated during pregnancy protects your newborn from severe infection during the first critical months of life. Here’s how.
- This Common Vaginal Issue Is Really an STD (Study)New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals bacterial vaginosis is a sexually transmitted disease, advocating for joint treatment of both male and female partners to significantly reduce recurrence rates.
- Obesity Gets the Buzz – but This Is a Bigger Health ThreatLearn why staying fit, not just slim, can boost your health and protect against serious diseases better than just watching your weight.
- FDA Approves New Treatment for StrokeThe FDA has approved TNKase, a new, fast-acting stroke treatment that dissolves blood clots more efficiently, marking a significant advancement in stroke therapy and clot-busting technology.
- Why Surgery May Not Be Needed for Low-Risk Breast CancerA lumpectomy plus radiation is very effective for treating stage zero cancer, but new research suggests that active monitoring may be just as good.
- HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Urges Parents to Consider Measles ShotAmid a Texas measles outbreak that has reached just under 150 documented cases, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling on all parents to discuss measles vaccination with their children’s health care providers.
- Why Step Count Remains the Most Impactful Fitness StatIncreasing daily movement, particularly through step count, may be the most effective measure for enhancing longevity and overall wellness.
- Flu Season Still Surging: 3 Key UpdatesExperts emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated against both influenza A and B strains to prevent serious health complications during the extended 2025 flu season.
- New ‘State-of-the-Science’ Test Can Reveal Risk of AddictionThe Comprehensive Addiction Risk Evaluation System, or CARES, uses your genetic information and details about your past – like childhood experiences, alcohol or substance use, and family history – to predict how likely you may be to have a substance use disorder.
- Even Amid Wildfire Devastation, Being Outside Helps Us HealResearch suggests that nature’s regeneration can provide solace to people traumatized by wildfires. And after the Los Angeles wildfires, residents see surviving trees as symbols of hope and recovery.
- Texas Confirms Outbreak's First Measles-Related DeathThe Texas Department of Health and Human Services says a school-age child who had been hospitalized in the West Texas town of Lubbock and was not vaccinated against measles has died in a measles outbreak.
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