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FDA Approves Trodelvy to Treat Most Common Breast Cancer Subtype
The drug, previously cleared for triple negative tumors, led to increased survival rates for HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer compared to chemotherapy.
February 03, 2023
Valley Fever, a Fungal Disease, Is Becoming More Common
‘The Last of Us’ series on HBO draws attention to real respiratory illnesses caused by fungi, which are expanding their reach as the world grows hotter.
February 03, 2023
First FDA-Approved RSV Vaccines Expected Within Months
There is no vaccine for RSV, but several appear to be headed for FDA approval, starting with RSV vaccines for older adults. Read on for what to expect.
February 02, 2023
Staying Married to One Person for Many Years May Promote Brain Health
Staying married to one person throughout middle age may protect against dementia. To a smaller extent, so can raising children as a single parent.
February 02, 2023
Eye Drop Brand Linked to Dangerous Drug-Resistant Infections, CDC Warns
EzriCare Artificial Tears have been connected to at least 50 infections, several cases of permanent vision loss, and one death.
February 01, 2023
Oxygen Therapy Offers Promising Results in People With Crohn’s Fistulas
A pooled study found that about 6 out of 10 people who underwent oxygen therapy achieved clinical remission.
February 01, 2023
Could Vaccines Help Stave Off Dementia?
Viral infections like flu, shingles, and pneumonia may increase the risk of future Alzheimer’s, ALS, and dementia. Vaccines can offer some protection.
January 31, 2023
Celiac Disease May Increase Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds
Celiac disease may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, even in the absence of common risk factors like high blood pressure and obesity.
January 31, 2023
FDA Panel Votes to Make All COVID-19 Shots Bivalent
The reformulated vaccine defends against new omicron strains, including XBB omicron variants. The panel stopped short of recommending yearly boosters.
January 30, 2023
Many Adults Rely on Sleeping Pills and Other Sleep Aids, CDC Says
Sleep aids, including prescription drugs and over-the-counter treatments like melatonin, may delay diagnosis of more serious conditions like sleep apnea.
January 30, 2023
Extra Belly Fat at Midlife May Increase Risk of Disability Later in Life
Waist size together with BMI appears to give a better measure of obesity and frailty risk than BMI alone.
January 27, 2023
Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Risk of Early Death, 40-Year Study Shows
For people with severe obesity, receiving bariatric surgery lowered the risk of premature death from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
January 27, 2023
U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline but Racial Disparities Remain
Racial disparities in cancer survivorship persist despite advances in treatment, especially from prostate and breast cancers.
January 26, 2023
VEXAS Syndrome May Be More Common Than Previously Known
The newly discovered VEXAS syndrome is more common than previously known, affecting women and men with other autoimmune diseases.
January 25, 2023
Viagra and Cialis May Cut Risk of Early Death From Heart Disease by 25 Percent
Erectile dysfunction drugs may reduce the risk of early death from heart attack and stroke.
January 25, 2023
Plant-Based Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Works in Preliminary Study
A combination of the herbal compounds curcumin and qingdai may help patients with active ulcerative colitis, preliminary results from a new study suggest.
January 24, 2023
UV Nail Dryers for Gel Manicures May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
Gel manicures are hugely popular, but the UVA rays used to dry the polish may damage cells, a small study suggests.
January 24, 2023
New Survey Asks: What Do Patients Want Most in a Doctor?
Finding a doctor seems to be harder than ever, but it’s still a top priority for the majority of people, according to a recent survey.
January 24, 2023
Apple Watches Help Predict IBD Flares in Small Study
Smartwatches and other wearables may detect subtle changes in heart rate that are associated with IBD flares.
January 23, 2023
Did Lockdowns and Masking Lead to ‘Immunity Debt’?
Did lack of exposure to germs weaken our immune systems? Here experts debunk this theory and provide some other explanations for the current “tripledemic.”
January 23, 2023