Embryo Technology Might Lead to Children With Genes From Two Men
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 -- New technology might soon allow men in same-sex relationships to have a child genetically related to both dads, researchers say.The technology uses skin cells from one person to alter the genetics of a donated egg,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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How After-School Programs Can Harm Teens' Mental Health
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 -- Days clogged with numerous after-school activities are detrimental to the mental health of over-scheduled high school students, a new study finds.Researchers also found that these " enrichment ' activities -- tutoring,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Real World Data Shows RSV Shot Cut Infant Hospitalizations by 90%
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- Real-world data show that a shot that protects babies against RSV is 90% effective in keeping them out of the hospital.Those numbers outstrip what had been expected of Beyfortus (nirsevimab), which in clinical trials had... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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COVID Virus Lingers in Tissues for Over a Year
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 -- The COVID-19 virus can linger in the blood and tissue of patients for more than a year after they ’ve shaken their initial infection, new findings show.Researchers found pieces of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Drug Combo Marks Advance Against Bladder Cancer
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 -- A cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P -- enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Real World Data Shows RSV Shot, Beyfortus, Cut Infant Hospitalizations by 90%
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- Real-world data show that a shot that protects babies against RSV is 90% effective in keeping them out of the hospital. Those numbers outstrip what had been expected of Beyfortus (nirsevimab), which in clinical trials had... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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How to Deal With Endometriosis Pain
SATURDAY, March 9, 2024 -- Endometriosis causes crippling pain in women, with some spending up to a month of every year debilitated by it. “We’re talking about pain that’s beyond ‘I took two ibuprofen and went to work,’” said Dr. Kristin... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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FDA Approves Wegovy to Help Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- Wegovy (semaglutide), the weight-loss version of blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic, was approved on Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help prevent heart attack, stroke and heart death.“Wegovy is now... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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It's That Time Again: Tips on Adjusting to the Start of Daylight Saving Time
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- When the clocks spring forward or fall back, many folks will find themselves struggling to adjust.The transition to Daylight Saving Time can be tough on people, both mentally and physically.Research has found that people... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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FDA Delays Decision on New Alzheimer's Drug
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- Instead of approving the new Alzheimer ' s drug donanemab this month, as was expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require the experimental medication be scrutinized more closely by an expert panel, the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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FDA Delays Decision on New Alzheimer's Drug, Donanemab
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- Instead of approving the new Alzheimer ' s drug donanemab this month, as was expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require the experimental medication be scrutinized more closely by an expert panel, the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Senate Passes Bill to Compensate More Americans Exposed to Radiation
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- More Americans exposed to radiation caused by the government would be compensated under a bill that passed the U.S. Senate Thursday.The bipartisan legislation, which would cost an estimated $50 billion, would expand the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Many Older Americans Pop Daily Aspirin, Even Though It's No Longer Recommended: Poll
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- Lots of seniors are regularly taking low-dose aspirin in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, even though updated guidelines often advise against it.About one in four older adults take aspirin at least three times... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Look to Your Parents for Your Odds of Obesity: Study
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- Folks worried about becoming flabby in middle age should check out what their parents looked like when they were that age, a new study says.People are six times more likely to become obese in middle age if both their... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Could'Lazy Eye' in Childhood Raise Risks for Adult Disease?
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 -- Children with “lazy eye” are more likely to become adults facing an array of serious health problems, a new study warns.Kids diagnosed with amblyopia are more likely to develop high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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