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FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression
The Food and Drug Administration Friday approved a new hormone-based medication to treat postpartum depression, a condition that affects about 1 in 8 new mothers. The medication, zuranolone, which will be sold under the brand name…
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, doctor warns: ‘This is an enormous problem’
A growing number of Americans are building immunity to antibiotics, which can make them more vulnerable to illnesses and infections. There are about 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections per year, according to the Centers for…
CDC reports rise in flea-borne typhus after 3 deaths in California
Los Angeles county is seeing more cases of flea-borne typhus, with 171 cases and three deaths reported in 2022, health officials reported. File photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo Los Angeles county is seeing more…
NIH selects Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to succeed Fauci as top infectious disease expert
The National Institutes of Health has selected Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo as the new director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Marrazzo, who is currently the director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the…
High-sugar foods may raise risk of kidney stones
Researchers found that among over 28,000 U.S. adults, those with a lot of added sugars in their diet were 39% more likely to have a history of kidney stones than those who consumed the least sugar. Photo by Myriams-Fotos/Pixabay…
Natural, non-hormonal solutions for menopause symptoms
Between those dreaded hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and hours spent tossing and turning at night, menopause can be downright miserable. Hormone replacement therapy is one option, but if you’re concerned about the risks…
Golfers have greater risk for skin cancer than general public, study shows
New research found that just 7% of those in the general public reported ever having a skin cancer diagnosis versus 27% of the golfers. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Golfing may be a great way to get…
Tydemy oral birth control recalled, FDA warns that reduced efficacy may result in unexpected…
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has recalled two batches of the oral birth control Tydemy due to reduced effectiveness that may result in unexpected pregnancies for users. The FDA said that the pills were voluntarily recalled after…
Yoga may help ward off Alzheimer’s in aging women
In a small study involving kundalini yoga, participants reported that its stress-relieving effects translated to more efficient memory. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Yoga is known for its benefits to…
Exercise slashes cancer risk, experts warn of tick bite allergies, and women struggle to find…
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FDA weighs approval of pill to treat postpartum depression
The FDA's decision is expected by Friday on approval of a drug that could help millions of women regain their emotional equilibrium following childbirth. Photo courtesy FDA All eyes are on the U.S. Food and Drug…
New AI ultrasound tech is first to land FDA approval to enhance prenatal care: ‘Better health…
Artificial intelligence-powered ultrasounds are now one step r to becoming part of routine prenatal care. Sonio Detect, an AI-powered ultrasound scanning technology, has become the first product of its kind to land FDA approval.Made by…
Federal agencies call on drug companies to increase production of ADHD meds
Reasons for the shortage of ADHD drugs include manufacturing delays by one drugmaker last fall. Meanwhile, demand for prescription stimulants for adults surged during the pandemic. Photo by Sponge/Wikimedia Commons…
Connecticut researchers uncover regulator compound with potential to treat Parkinson’s…
A University of Connecticut scientist has reportedly identified a key mechanism in Parkinson’s disease research. UConn Health, a branch of the university, said Tuesday that assistant professor of neuroscience Yulan Xiong and her team…
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine proves safest, most effective for older adults, study says
A new study has found that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was safest for older patients. File Photo by Gary I. Rothstein/UPI | License Photo In examining real-world data on the long-term health of elderly patients who…
Los Angeles County community under quarantine due to invasive Tau fruit fly
A Los Angeles County community has been placed under quarantine due to the detection of the Tau fruit fly in the unincorporated area of Stevenson Ranch. The California Department of Food and Agriculture said last week that more than 20…
Older patients may see bigger drop in cholesterol with statins
Researchers said the findings suggest that older patients could begin with a lower-dose statin, to minimize the chances of side effects. Photo by Julio César Velásquez Mejía/Pixabay Elderly adults who start on a statin…
Be well: Treat and prevent dry eye syndrome from extended screen use
The average American spends nearly seven hours a day looking at screens, reports have shown — and all of that phone, tablet and computer gazing can take a toll on the eyes. One of the effects of prolonged screen time is dry eye…
U.S. launches ‘Power to Pump’ campaign during World Breastfeeding Week
Nursing workers are getting some much-needed support with Tuesday’s start of World Breastfeeding Week and the U.S. Department of Labor’s campaign launch of “Power to Pump,” to raise awareness about worker protections for millions of…
Pregnant women struggle to find care in ‘maternity deserts,’ new study finds: ‘We need more support’
For more than five million women in the U.S., getting maternity care is difficult or impossible. More than one-third (36%) of U.S. counties are considered "maternity care deserts," which means they do not have any obstetric providers…