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- Why Uncertainty Makes Us So Anxious, and How to Deal With ItYou can’t control the future. But you can change your reaction to the unknown.
- FDA Green-Lights First New Antibiotic for UTIs in Nearly 30 YearsThe FDA has approved Blujepa, a groundbreaking new antibiotic for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women, marking the first new class of UTI medication in nearly three decades.
- Can Enjoying Food Help You Lose Weight? Research Says YesA new study suggests that restoring the pleasure of eating – not suppressing it – may help people eat more intentionally and avoid falling into patterns, offering a possible new way to treat obesity.
- FDA OKs Novel Treatment for Life-Threatening Heart ConditionThe FDA has approved vutrisiran (brand name Amvuttra) as a new treatment for adults with a life-threatening heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM).
- Why Depression Hits Girls Harder Than BoysGirls are twice as likely as boys to be diagnosed with depression, and researchers in London have now uncovered clues as to why.
- Girl Scout Cookies, Heavy Metals, and What's Safe to EatAfter recent scary headlines about the things we eat, ranging from Girl Scout Cookies and sugar-free slushies to protein powder and spices, we asked experts how worried you should be about reports of toxins lurking in your food.
- FDA OKs New Crohn’s Treatment You Can Inject at HomeThe FDA has approved a new Crohn’s disease treatment called guselkumab (brand name Tremfya). Unlike similar drugs, it can be given via self-injection at home, if a doctor is OK with that.
- 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.
- Back Pain: Why Your Treatment Isn't Helping, and What to DoOnly 1 in 10 of the most common back pain treatments work, new research shows. Experts explain why and what you can do.
- Why COVID Vaccination Is Still Crucial for ChildrenMost parents don’t get their children vaccinated against COVID -- but a new study reveals why they should.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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