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COVID-19 infection risk cut ‘significantly’ with simple nasal spray, research finds
A new study has discovered another way to potentially prevent COVID-19. Researchers at Saarland University in Germany headed a clinical trial that found a nasal spray could…
Maker suggests Wegovy lowers heart risks more than similar drugs
Weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications,…
Study finds Black patients experience heart failure 14 years earlier
Northwestern University researchers said heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age for…
Early Alzheimer’s signs detected in 3 minutes with new brainwave test
A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis — in just three minutes. That’s according to researchers at the University of Bath and the…
FDA recommends child-safe packaging for nicotine pouches
1 of 2 | E-cigarettes and other tobacco products are pictured on display in a New York store…
Could GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic become the ‘everything drug’?
GLP-1 agonists — including semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy and tirzepatides like Mounjaro and Zepbound — were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.…
Trump wants drugmakers to ‘justify the success’ of COVID-19 vaccines
President Donald Trump speaks during an Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit in Washington, D.C., on…
Drinking specific vegetable juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure, study finds
Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice…
Study suggests shingles vaccine protects against heart attack, stroke
Receiving a shingles vaccination appears to lower a person's risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers…
FDA to provide daily updates on adverse events
The FDA announced it will now update its Adverse Event Reporting System every day, instead of once per…
Flesh-eating bacteria from oysters kills two in Louisiana
Officials in Louisiana on Friday confirmed two people have now died after getting sick from eating raw…
Researchers link skipping breakfast to risk of broken bones
A team of Japanese researchers found a link between skipping breakfast and the risk of broken bones from…
Egg recall linked to 18 hospitalizations
The CDC said a salmonella outbreak linked to large brown cage-free eggs has hospitalized 18 people. File…
Study shows AI can hone in on genetic risks for 10 inherited diseases
New artificial intelligence models are capable of much more accurately predicting the risk of common…
Diabetes-detecting breath test shows early promise in trial
An experimental breath test successfully sorted out type 2 diabetes patients from healthy people, based on…
FDA limits new COVID vaccine boosters to high-risk Americans only
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized COVID-19 vaccines for the fall — but only for high-risk groups. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.…
Study finds many doctors disregard wishes of cancer patients
Researchers say many cancer patients are receiving treatment focused on extending their lives rather than…
Cannabis gummy poisonings surge among vulnerable group, experts warn
Cannabis gummies have grown in popularity in recent years, as more people turn to them to relieve pain, inflammation, anxiety and sleep issues, among other uses. There is also…
Study: Low-cal Mediterranean diet, exercise cut diabetes risk by 31%
1 of 3 | A low-calorie version of Mediterranean diet combined with an exercise program and…
Metformin: Science finds new benefits from an old drug
1 of 3 | Used to treat Type 2 diabetes since the 1950s, metformin has in recent years been…