New Nonhormonal Drug Approved to Treat Menopause Symptoms
2025-10-27
The once-daily pill elinzanetant is expected to be available within weeksContinue Reading
Some Antidepressants Linked to Weight, Heart Health Changes
2025-10-23
THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Antidepressants are widely used to treat depression and anxiety, but a new study finds that some of these medications can cause noticeable changes in weight, heart rate and cholesterol levels. The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet, analyzed data from more than 58,000Continue Reading
Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma
2025-10-23
THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — You may have seen recent news stories reporting that a national data investigation found that routine childhood vaccination is slipping across much of the United States, leaving classrooms and daycares with growing gaps in protection against highly contagious diseases like measles and whoopingContinue Reading
FDA and Kenvue Say No Autism Link to Tylenol Use During Pregnancy
2025-10-22
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The maker of Tylenol is urging U.S. health regulators not to add an autism warning label to it and other pain-relievers containing acetaminophen, calling the request “unsupported by the scientific evidence and legally and procedurally improper.” Kenvue’s response, dated Oct. 17, came afterContinue Reading
RSV Antibody Shot Safe For Infants Even If Mom Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy, Experts Say
2025-10-20
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Babies can be safely administered antibody protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after birth even if their moms had RSV vaccination while pregnant, a new study says. An antibody shot called nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is available after delivery to provide babies with protection againstContinue Reading
U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients
2025-10-17
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new analysis reveals how deeply the U.S. drug supply chain depends on China, and experts warn that a trade war could leave American patients at risk. Nearly 700 medicines used in the U.S. contain at least one chemical sourced only in China,Continue Reading
Deep Sedation During Ventilation Can Cost Patients Their Independence, Study Says
2025-10-16
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients placed on mechanical ventilation are commonly put under deep sedation, to ease the stress and discomfort of having a machine breathe for them. But that short-term comfort might come at the cost of their long-term health. People put under deep sedation duringContinue Reading
Antibiotic Resistance Rising Fast, WHO Warns
2025-10-15
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dangerous infections that no longer respond to antibiotics are spreading quickly around the world, increasing by as much as 15% a year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The report found that 1 in 6 infections worldwide inContinue Reading
Deaths From Accidents Related To Drug Use Rose 60% In Five Years
2025-10-08
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More people are dying from accidents that occur while they’re using drugs, a new study says. The death rate from unintentional injuries related to drug use rose nearly 60% between 2018 and 2023, researchers reported Tuesday at a meeting of the American CollegeContinue Reading
Interim CDC Chief Calls for Separate MMR Shots
2025-10-07
TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The acting head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling on vaccine makers to create separate measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shots, though public health experts saying there’s no scientific reason to do so. “I call on vaccineContinue Reading
CDC Leaves COVID Vaccination Up to Patients
2025-10-07
TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dropped its recommendation that all Americans receive routine COVID-19 shots, leaving the decision up to patients and doctors. The shift follows new guidance from a panel of vaccine advisers appointed by U.S. HealthContinue Reading
Injectable Drug Slows Deterioration From Pulmonary Hypertension
2025-10-06
MONDAY, Oct. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A recently approved injectable drug can significantly stall deteriorating health among people newly diagnosed with the most severe form of high blood pressure, a new study says. Sotatercept reduced patient’s risk of deterioration by 76% due to pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressureContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Drug Might Improve Social Functioning Among Kids With Autism
2025-10-06
MONDAY, Oct. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An approved pill for Alzheimer’s disease might help boost social functioning in some children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, a new small-scale clinical trial has found. Memantine improved these kids’ social behaviors 56%, compared to a 21% improvement among kids taking aContinue Reading
Smart Patch Helps Addicts, Alcoholics Manage Stress And Cravings
2025-10-03
FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “stress coach” smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage their anxiety and cravings, lowering their risk of relapse, a new study shows. The biofeedback patch provides people with real-time monitoring of their heart rate, which can become erraticContinue Reading