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TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Moms with higher prenatal levels of plastics chemicals known as phthalates may face a slightly increased risk of postpartum depression, according to a new study. Postpartum depression affects up to 20% of new mothers, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. ThatContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The blockbuster drug Ozempic has become a household name for its ability to spur weight loss. Now an early study hints at an intriguing possibility: The drug might allow people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes to drop their daily insulin shots. ExpertsContinue Reading

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MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb. The new study links the chemicals to emotional and behavioral development issues in 2-year-old boys whoContinue Reading

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MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with type 2 diabetes could soon have access to convenient once-a-week insulin shots that could replace the daily injections now required. A once-weekly insulin formulation called icodec performed just as well as daily doses of the insulin degludec, phase 3 clinical trialContinue Reading

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FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for most men with heart problems who also have been diagnosed with a low testosterone disorder, a new clinical trial has concluded. The trial found that testosterone replacement did not raise these patients’ incidence of heart attack, strokeContinue Reading

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TUESDAY, June 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of stray cats roam the world over, and surgical sterilization has long been the primary method of population control. But a small new study shows promising results for a one-and-done contraceptive injection. Researchers say this first-of-its-kind approach appears safe and effective. “AContinue Reading

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FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in their reproductive years, right after cesarean section. Nearly 68% of these surgeries are done to address non-cancerous conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids and endometriosis, according to Michigan Medicine. The U.S.Continue Reading

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TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is once again warning consumers to avoid muscle-building “supplements” that are anything but a safe alternative to steroids. In an advisory sent out last week, the agency said it continues to receive reports of serious side effectsContinue Reading

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MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could a one-hour procedure that involves zapping a part of the intestines mean no more insulin for millions of folks with type 2 diabetes? Maybe, according to a small study scheduled for presentation next week at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in Chicago.Continue Reading

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MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Do you ever wonder why you typically feel hungry when it’s time for dinner? Researchers say that’s not just a habit, but a physiological drive, with the human body able to predict the timing of regular meals. “We often get hungry around theContinue Reading