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New guidelines recommend nerve blocks for migraine ER treatment
People hospitalized for a debilitating migraine should receive targeted nerve blocks rather than IV…
FDA reviewing safety of RSV drugs for infants, no incidents reported
Federal regulators have begun a safety review of two RSV medicines used to protect infants, even though no…
Case study links patient’s energy drink habit to stroke
A case study of a male patient in his 50s linked his suffering a minor stroke to his habit of drinking…
Florida sues 3 leading medical groups over gender-affirming care for minors
Participants walk up Market Street in the 55th annual San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on…
Climate change might slow intellectual development, experts warn
Kids growing up under average temps above 86 degrees are less likely to meet developmental milestones for…
New baldness treatment shows dramatic hair-regrowth gains in major trial
A new experimental scalp treatment called clascoterone has shown strong results in helping reduce male-pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia, or AGA). Experts…
New blood tests for multiple cancers gain political backing
1 of 2 | Flags stand as part of an instillation in support of more research, treatment…
Healthy routines can survive holiday chaos, expert says
Despite the chaos of the holidays, experts say that with a little attention year-round health habits do…
Study suggests air pollution contributes to clogged arteries
People exposed long-term to common air pollutants have an increased risk of advanced heart disease caused…
Psychiatrist reveals how simple mindset shifts can significantly reduce chronic pain
Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, especially among aging adults. While physical remedies and treatments can provide some relief, experts have found that…
GLP-1 implant may help overweight pets
A California company is introducing GLP-1 medications formulated for overweight pets. File Photo by Bonnie…
American Cancer Society touts self-swab HPV tests
Routine cervical cancer screening is getting a new option: Self-swab HPV tests, the American Cancer…
Simon Cowell says he’s ‘aging backwards’ thanks to controversial blood-rinsing procedure
Simon Cowell is opening up about the unconventional wellness procedure that he claims is helping him age backwards — one that "rinses" and "filters" his blood before returning…
Diabetics face dramatically higher odds of sudden cardiac death
People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have a dramatically higher risk of sudden cardiac death,…
Millions of Abbott glucose sensors recalled after faulty readings
The issue affects about 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors, the FDA said. No…
Scientists reveal the one practice that could prevent dementia as you age
A lack of socializing may be a major risk factor for neurological disorders in older adults. New research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia,…
Asthma more common among kids whose moms have eating disorders
Eating disorders are associated with a 26% increased risk of school-age asthma and a 25% higher risk of…
In lawsuit, San Francisco says food companies created ‘healthcare crisis’
Potato chips and chocolate candy are pictured in 2024. Junk food and other ultra-processed foods have…
Preteen smartphone use linked to depression, obesity, lack of sleep
1 of 2 | Children who have regular access to smartphones before they are teenagers are more…
City raccoons near humans show early signs of domestication
Raccoons that live in cities near humans are showing physical changes that are similar to the…