Panel recommends blood test to detect colon cancer for FDA approval
A panel of U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers on Thursday recommended approval for a new blood test to detect colon and rectal cancer despite concerns over the test ' s accuracy. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Only half of U.S. residents trained to perform CPR or stop serious bleeding
While heroic bystanders have given first aid that saved someone ' s life, only half of U.S. residents over age 18 are trained to perform CPR or stop serious bleeding, a new study finds. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Many treatments for alcohol use disorder exist but are rarely prescribed
Many effective treatments exist for alcohol use disorder, including psychotherapy, peer support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery, and medications. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Asthma, COPD often not diagnosed, study indicates
Finding and treating people with undiagnosed asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease improved their health and led to fewer appointments for respiratory symptoms in the year after detection, a new study indicates (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Roche's experimental obesity drug shows promising early stage results
Swiss drug company Roche on Thursday said its experimental obesity treatment helped people lose a significant amount of weight in an early-stage trial. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
MRI scans promise early heart failure detection in women, British study finds
British researchers said Wednesday that they have developed a new way of using Magnetic Resonance Imaging to detect heart failure in women that will boost diagnosis rates, allowing more women to get treated earlier. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA warns about using over-the-counter COVID-19 tests from Cue Health
The Food and Drug Administration, citing a increase of false results. advised consumers Monday not to use over-the-counter COVID-19 tests by Cue Health and to throw them out. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Brain-injured patients who died after life support ended may have recovered
Some patients with traumatic brain injuries who died after life support was withdrawn may have recovered if given more time, a new study reveals. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study finds men who regularly push themselves aerobically live longer
High-performance runners get an extra five years of healthy life, on average, compared with the general population, according to a study by Australian and Canadian researchers. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Neuropathy very common, but underdiagnosed, study says
Neuropathy - nerve damage that causes pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in the feet and hands -- is very common and underdiagnosed, a new study indicates. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AstraZeneca pulls COVID-19 vaccine from global markets
British-Swedish drug maker AstaZeneca is pulling its Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine from sale globally. The company has admitted it could cause rare blood clots, but said the vaccine was pulled for commercial reasons. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experimental device yields fresh hope for patients with spinal cord injuries
A combined science-medical team at Cambridge University in England has developed a new minimally invasive technique to treat spinal cord injuries with a miniature, wrap-around, electronic implant to record nerve activity (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Olive oil could help reduce risk of dying from dementia, Harvard study says
Consuming olive oil could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia, regardless of overall diet quality, a new study in U.S. adults suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study finds U.S. COVID-19 vaccine promotion campaign saved 50,000 lives
The " We Can Do This " COVID-19 public education campaign launched by the White House in 2021 to increase confidence in vaccines succeeded in saving more than 50,000 lives, according to a study published Monday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Survey of LGBTQ+ youth shows higher risk of suicide, need for support
A new report shows LGBTQ+ young people continue to report high rates of mental health challenges, bullying and increased suicide risk, as the data also shows supportive environments can make a difference. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
