Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Bits of bird flu virus have been discovered in roughly 20% of retail milk samples tested in a national survey, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.The finding suggests that bird flu has spread far more... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Clients Got HIV Through'Vampire Facial' Microneedling Treatments
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 (HealthDay) -- Between 2018 and the spring of 2023, a cluster of clients who had gotten ' vampire facial ' microneedling skin treatments at a New Mexico spa were diagnosed with HIV, probably via poorly cleaned instruments, a new... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Take the Stairs & Step Up to Longer Life
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Want to live longer? Choose the stairs over the elevator, a new review suggests.Folks who regularly climb stairs have a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, and a 39% reduced risk of dying from heart disease, compared... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
' Drug Take Back Day' is Saturday: Check for Leftover Opioids in Your Home
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Each year, thousands of Americans head home after a surgery clutching prescription opioids to help ease post-surgical pain.Trouble is, most won ' t use all those pills, and that could lead to a lot of misuse and addiction,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Loneliness Can Shorten Lives of Cancer Survivors
FRIDAY, April 25, 2024 -- Cancer survivors in the throes of loneliness are more likely to die compared to those with companionship, a new study finds.Further, people who are the most lonely are the most likely to die, results show. “Loneliness,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
A Stolen Dog Feels Like Losing a Child, Study Finds
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- The emotional turmoil caused by a stolen dog is akin to that of a parent losing a child, a new study finds.The findings support the idea that pets truly become family members to their owners, researchers said. When faced... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Healthier Hearts in Middle Age Help Black Women's Brains Stay Strong
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Better heart health can lead to a sharper mind for middle-aged Black women, a new study says.Black women with worse heart health experienced a 10% decrease in their ability to think on their feet over two decades,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Better Scans Spot Hidden Inflammation in MS Patients
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Advanced scanning techniques can find hidden inflammation in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a new study shows.This “smoldering” inflammation detected by positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Which Patients and Surgeries Are'High Risk' for Seniors?
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Most seniors probably view any emergency surgery with a certain level of anxiety. Now, a new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from such surgeries -- and which surgeries are more... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Vancomycin May Be Losing Strength Against Common Deadly Infection
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is a leading cause of illness and death, especially for frail and hospitalized Americans. Now, a new study suggests that the leading antibiotic used to fight it, vancomycin, may be... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Medicare Warnings Stop Nursing Homes From Overusing Antipsychotic Meds
FRIDAY, April 25, 2024 -- Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds.Letters sent to heavy prescribers of quetiapine (Seroquel), the most popular... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
U.S. Births Declined in 2023, Marking End to Post-Pandemic Rise
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- The short post-pandemic uptick in U.S. births may be over, with 2023 numbers showing a decline in births.
According to provisional data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just under 3.6 million... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
FDA Approves New Antibiotic Against UTIs, Pivya (pivmecillinam)
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- As many patients already know, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can recur despite the use of antibiotics.
So, it ' s welcome news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Pivya (pivmecillinam) to... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- School lunches will soon contain less added sugars and salt under new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday.“We all share the goal of helping children reach their full... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?
THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 -- People taking heartburn meds have a higher risk of migraines and other types of severe headaches, a new study warns.
All classes of acid-reducing drugs -- proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and even antacids -- appear... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
