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
Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- U.S. recalls of foods for salmonella, foreign objects or undeclared allergens are rampant nowadays and the highest they ' ve been since 2020, a watchdog group warns.“Everyone needs to do better: food producers,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Odds for Second Cancer
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- People lucky enough to survive a breast cancer may still face heightened risks for other cancers later, a new study shows.
The researchers stressed that the absolute risk of a secondary cancer to any one survivor is... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found.“A slightly increased risk of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Drug, Alcohol Abuse Goes Untreated in Many Ex-Prisoners
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- Most ex-cons are unlikely to receive substance use treatment following their release from prison, even though odds are high they are struggling with addiction, a new study finds.
National estimates suggest as many as 85%... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Dairy Cows Moved Across State Lines Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- As bird flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it will start requiring testing of the animals if they are moved across state lines.
The " USDA has... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
TikTok Riddled With Misleading Info on Health: Study
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- Young people researching health topics on TikTok will find an alarming amount of misinformation on the platform, a new study says.
About 44% of TikTok videos related to sinusitis contained non-factual information,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?
THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people’s risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
In fact, the more emulsifiers that people eat as part of their... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- It ' s long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person ' s odds for Parkinson ' s disease.
New genetics research now reveals those who might be most vulnerable.
A team at the University of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Patient Gets First-Ever Pig Kidney Transplant Plus Heart Pump
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 -- New Jersey native Lisa Pisano was staring down the end of her days.The 54-year-old had heart failure and end-stage kidney disease, but several chronic medical conditions excluded her as a candidate for heart and kidney... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Almost 40% of Americans Live With Dirty Air: Report
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Nearly 40% of Americans live where the air is polluted enough to harm them, a new report warns.In the American Lung Association ' s “State of the Air” report, released Wednesday, the number of people living with... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in U.S. Milk Supply
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Bits of inactive bird flu virus have been discovered in samples of pasteurized milk from across the United States, health officials said Tuesday, although they stressed the viral fragments don ' t threaten humans.However,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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