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New guidelines recommend nerve blocks for migraine ER treatment
People hospitalized for a debilitating migraine should receive targeted nerve blocks rather than IV…
Major measles outbreak leads to hundreds quarantined in US county, officials say
South Carolina is facing a major measles outbreak, resulting in the quarantine of hundreds of residents. The South Carolina Department of Health (DPH) reported in a media…
FDA reviewing safety of RSV drugs for infants, no incidents reported
Federal regulators have begun a safety review of two RSV medicines used to protect infants, even though no…
Sperm donor with hidden cancer gene fathers nearly 200 kids, families blindsided
A sperm donor whose samples helped conceive nearly 200 children across Europe unknowingly carried a cancer-causing genetic mutation — a hidden risk now tied to multiple…
Heart disease risk linked to uterine fibroids
Women diagnosed with uterine fibroids have a more than 80% higher risk of developing heart disease,…
New Ozempic-alternative diabetes pill burns fat without muscle loss, study suggests
Scientists in Sweden have created a new pill designed to help the body burn fat and control blood sugar in a different way than popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic. While…
Case study links patient’s energy drink habit to stroke
A case study of a male patient in his 50s linked his suffering a minor stroke to his habit of drinking…
50-pound weight loss sparked by 3 simple habits, says ‘Top Model’ winner
Weight loss can be tricky, especially when approaching it without the support of medication. For India Gants, winner of Season 23 of "America’s Next Top Model," her weight…
Experts warn TikTok advice about gout is misleading and inaccurate
Most TikTok videos inaccurately portray gout flares as a personal choice that can be alleviated through a…
Michigan man dies of rabies after receiving kidney from infected donor who saved kitten from skunk: CDC
A tragic series of events led to a fatal case of transplant-related rabies earlier this year. Health officials announced Thursday that an organ recipient who underwent…
Breakthrough GLP-1 implant promises major weight-loss benefits for pets
The world’s first GLP-1 weight loss treatment is being administered for pets on an experimental basis. The first cat was successfully dosed in the MEOW-1 study of OKV-119 – an…
Time of day crucial for cancer immunotherapy treatments
Lung cancer patients who received IV immunotherapy doses earlier in the day tended to live longer,…
New baldness treatment shows dramatic hair-regrowth gains in major trial
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Climate change might slow intellectual development, experts warn
Kids growing up under average temps above 86 degrees are less likely to meet developmental milestones for…
Heavy drinkers cut alcohol use by nearly 30% after adopting one new habit, study finds
Certain people who use cannabis tend to drink less alcohol, a new study found. Researchers from Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies set out to…
Weight-loss drugs could become unavailable for millions in coming years
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its official guidance on the use of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. GLP-1 drugs are medications that mimic the natural…
FDA approves first stem cell therapy to treat severe aplastic anemia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the approval of the first…
Want to stay healthy after 40? Doctors say men should consider 14 medical tests
Men account for higher rates of nearly all major chronic diseases — yet nearly two-thirds admit that they avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible, according to a…
Common painkillers cited as cause of misdiagnosed heart failure
Drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin are known to cause fluid retention, leading to symptoms that doctors…
Popular sleep positions could be damaging your nerves, according to experts
The way we lie down in bed could pose health risks beyond just a sore back, according to experts. Your go-to posture can cause pain, reflux, snoring and even nerve symptoms…