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CDC: Flu vaccine’s 52% efficacy in Southern Hemisphere could indicate potency in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the Southern Hemisphere flu vaccine was 52% effective over the fall and winter. Photo by huntlh/Pixabay The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that…
CDC warns of ‘increased’ RSV activity in southeastern US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the American public this week about "increases" in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity across "some parts of the Southeastern United States." In an advisory…
American men think they’re healthier than they are, survey shows
The national poll found that four out of five (81%) American men believe they are leading a healthy lifestyle. But nearly half do not get a yearly physical (44%) and do not take care of their mental health (44%), researchers found.…
These 10 nutrition mistakes could be taking years off your life: Here’s what to do instead
If food is medicine, many Americans are in dire need of a new prescription, according to experts. Adults who stick to a healthy diet are much less likely to experience obesity, heart disease, diabetes and even some types of cancer,…
Ozempic may help people with Type 1 diabetes stop daily insulin shots
Ten patients in a new study were able to stop their meal-time insulin injections after starting semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic. File Photo by Ida Marie Odgaard/EPA-EFE The blockbuster drug Ozempic has become a…
Eating disorders at colleges, the great masking debate and exercise during cancer treatment
NUTRITION 101 – As eating disorders increase among college students, parents can help. Continue reading… AI vs. COVID – The first AI-generated COVID drug has entered clinical trials. Here's what to know. Continue…
Physical fitness may reduce need for psychiatric medications
People in better physical condition appear to have less need for drugs to treat mood disorders, Norwegian researchers have found. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Being fit doesn't just help your body --…
Pharmacists agree supplement Prevagen is their top pick for memory support*
Maintaining a sharp mind is a top priority for John, a pharmacist in Ohio. But at age 54, John knows his faculties aren’t a lifelong guarantee. Research shows that subtle but steady declines in cognition can begin any time after…
U.S. deaths from obesity-linked heart disease tripled in 20 years
Between 1999 and 2020, deaths from heart disease linked to obesity tripled in the United States, and some groups were more vulnerable than others. Photo by TeroVesalainen/Pixabay Obesity taxes many parts of the body, but…
Be well: Incorporate these ‘nutrient-dense’ superfoods into your diet
For those who are looking to improve their health through nutrition, some experts believe superfoods could come to the rescue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a list of "powerhouse foods and…
Synthetic opioid nitazenes are more potent than fentanyl
A new investigation finds nitazenes are 1,000 times more potent than morphine, which makes them 10 times more power than fentanyl. Photo courtesy of U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency In recent years, the opioid epidemic has been…
As eating disorders increase among college students, here’s how parents can help: ‘Early…
While most of us have heard about the "Freshman 15" — the stereotypical first-year weight gain among college students — a growing share of young adults are experiencing quite the opposite. Some 10% to 20% of females and 4% to 10% of…
Eye-tracking technology may help diagnose autism in toddlers
The new eye-tracking technology provides automated measures of children's looking behavior and can help spot signs of autism as early as 16 months of age, researchers said. Photo by Esi Grünhagen/Pixabay Just 1 in 4 children…
Fauci’s masking message amid rising COVID cases has doctors sounding off: ‘Will not…
Dr. Anthony Fauci in an interview on Saturday spoke about the potential for a return to mask-wearing in America in light of a seasonal uptick in COVID cases and hospitalizations. Now, doctors reached by Fox News Digital are sharing…
‘Float therapy’ may improve body dissatisfaction in people with anorexia
Both immediately after the float therapy, as well as in the six months after therapy, participants showed significant reductions in body dissatisfaction, researchers found. File Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo…
New AI-generated COVID drug enters Phase I clinical trials: ‘Effective against all variants’
Artificial intelligence is increasingly moving into the health care arena and helping to streamline medical processes — including the creation of new drugs. Insilico Medicine, an AI-driven biotech company based in Hong Kong and in New…
Alcohol doesn’t make others seem more attractive, study shows
Alcohol acts more like "liquid courage," according to findings published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs -- you become more likely to approach people you already find attractive, rather than alcohol making others appear…
Gender-specific warning signs of cardiac arrest are revealed in study: ‘New paradigm for…
Half of those who suffer cardiac arrest experience a telling symptom 24 hours before the incident, according to a study recently published in The Lancet Digital Health journal. This warning symptom was different in men and in…
Marijuana use linked to higher levels of toxic metals in blood, urine
People who use marijuana have significant levels of lead and cadmium in their bodies, a new study found. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Marijuana users may be building up high levels of toxic metals in…
Ask an expert: ‘Should I exercise during my cancer treatment?’
If you’re facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment plan, it can feel like your world has been turned upside-down, as regular routines take a backseat to doctor’s appointments and side effects. But experts agree that sticking with…