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Doubt Cast on the Need for Long-Term Antidepressant Tapering The majority of symptoms reported by patients after stopping antidepressants are mild and do not meet the criteria for discontinuation syndrome — a set of more severe withdrawal-like symptoms that some patients and guidelines describe, new research ...
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Single Brain MRI Reveals Accelerated Aging, Dementia Risk A novel brain-based "aging" clock can accurately and reliably estimate how quickly an individual is biologically aging from a single MRI scan, offering a potential tool to help clinicians predict the risk for dementia, mild cognitive impairment, ...
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Does Gabapentin Raise Dementia Risk? After adjusting for demographics, comorbidities, and use of other pain medications, adults prescribed gabapentin for chronic low back pain had a 29% higher risk of developing dementia and an 85% higher risk of MCI within 10 years, compared to those with ...
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UNAIDS report warns HIV progress at risk as US funding cuts take hold South Africa, which has the world's largest population of people living with HIV, has made major strides. Most of those infected now receive life-saving antiretroviral drugs. But the fallout is already being felt ...
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Kiwis, summer covid and parenting tips: The week in Well+Being This summer, we're thinking about how to prevent problems before they get started, and that usually begins with what to eat. This week, Ask a Doctor columnist Trisha Pasricha shares the one type of fruit she recommends people eat every day to keep things ...
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EMA Lifts Chikungunya Vaccine Restriction – With Care The European Medicines Agency (EMA)'s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has issued a safety update on the chikungunya vaccine after review of the Ixchiq live-attenuated jab. It said that it would now lift the temporary restriction put ...
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Experts Say There's No Safe Amount of Processed Meat THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that eating even a little processed meat, drinking soda or consuming trans fats puts you at risk for serious health problems. The research, published recently in the journal Nature Medicine, ...
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About 1 in 3 US Teens Now Have Prediabetes, New CDC Data Shows FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems. In a new analysis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
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Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study Emergency vaccination programmes – rolled out in response to outbreaks of five major diseases – are believed to have reduced deaths by around 60% over a period of 23 years, according to a new study. A similar number of infections are also thought to ...
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Matching Your Workouts to Your Personality Could Help You Enjoy Exercise Some personality traits were associated with greater baseline fitness levels, while others predicted greater enjoyment of specific types of exercise. The research could help to tailor exercise programs to individual preference, leading to greater ...
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Intermittent fasting as effective for weight loss as traditional dieting, says study Semnani-Azad, who is now a post-doctoral fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says the team was "interested in looking at whether this particular dietary strategy had any additional benefit compared to the typical reduced-calorie diets ...
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Measles cases surge to highest levels in over 30 years, CDC data shows More than 150 people have been hospitalized due to the growing outbreak and three have died, including two unvaccinated children in Texas. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Adam Ratner, author of "Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the ...
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10000 steps per day? How many do I really need to be healthier and happier? Let's start with the number one goal of being healthy: staying alive. A comprehensive review published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found mortality benefits begin at around 4,000 steps per day. That's right — ...
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The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades In a statement, the federal government said the CDC "continues to recommend (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccines as the best way to protect against measles." It also said it is "supporting community efforts" to tamp down ongoing outbreaks as requested, ...
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Air pollution exposure may raise risk of meningioma brain tumour, new research finds Breathing polluted air daily may do more harm than we thought—especially to your brain. A new Danish study published in Neurology has found a potential link between long-term air pollution exposure and a higher risk of developing meningioma, ...
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Declining vaccination rates in Idaho, US: Experts warn of measles returning Measles was declared eliminated from the United States 25 years ago. Now, the Centers for Disease Control reports major outbreaks of the virus happening across the country. The CDC counted 1,288 cases of the highly contagious viral illness in 2025 so ...
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Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent Researchers have found that staying active throughout adulthood - even with simple activities like a sunrise bike ride as shown above at the Trapiche in Pelotas, Brazil - is beneficial and can have lasting effects. Image: Dr Gregore Iven Mielke.
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Vitamin D deficiency is not uncommon in MA. What are its causes? A 2022 study of National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) data estimated that about 22% of Americans have a moderate vitamin D deficiency. That number was higher in women, African Americans, people between the ages of 20 and 29 and all ...
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1 person dies of the Plague in northern Arizona Reports from Flagstaff state that one person has died, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of an illness. That person later tested positive for Yersinia pestis, which is the bacteria that causes the Plague.
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Thirty years of research shows increased resistance in fungi In addition, a resistant infection in a patient almost always consists of different fungal strains, making treatment more challenging. This study by Radboud university medical center and public health institute RIVM has been published in The Lancet Microbe ...
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New type of algae offers breakthrough in cell cultivation Dr. Melanie Oey and her team at UQ's Institute of Molecular Bioscience combined a new type of Queensland algae, Chlorella BDH-1, with mammalian cells to improve the process of growing tissue cells.
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TMP-SMX in early pregnancy increases risk of birth defects, new study shows In the present study, researchers investigated whether TMP-SMX, fluoroquinolones, and nitrofurantoin were associated with congenital malformations compared to other antibiotics used for UTI treatment in the United States (US). First, pregnant ...
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How much of Vitamin D is too much, and how overdose can cause kidney toxicity Supplements, however, can lead to toxicity if dosages exceed the recommended 400-800 IU daily intake. Excessive vitamin D causes hypercalcemia, potentially damaging kidneys and leading to serious health issues. Consulting a doctor before taking supplements ...
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Mpox cases rise in handful of Africa's outbreak countries At the agency's weekly briefing, Yap Boum, PhD, MPH, deputy incident manager for Africa CDC's mpox response, said 23 African countries have reported outbreaks this year, and 18 of them are still active.
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'Support, not blame': study explores links between children's social care involvement and maternal deaths The study is published in BMJ Medicine and was led by researchers from King's College London, Oxford Population Health's National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, and the charity Birth Companions. This study is the first to detail the ...
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Not sleeping well? Try developing morning and bedtime routines So, how can you fix that? Developing a morning and bedtime routine is one place to start, says Shelby Harris, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in behavioral sleep medicine. "If you' ...
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Meeting highlights from the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) 7 – 10 July 2025 Ixchiq: temporary restriction on vaccinating people 65 years and older to be lifted. Vaccine to be used only when there is a significant chikungunya risk and after careful consideration of the benefits and risks. EMA's safety committee (PRAC) has ...
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Baseline Steroid Use Linked to Poorer Outcomes in ICI-Treated Lung Cancer Patients using steroids, especially at high-doses, before taking immune checkpoint inhibitors for non–small cell lung cancer were more likely to have brain metastases. Advertisement.
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Literature Review Highlights Rising Incidence and Disparities in Many Early-Onset GI Cancers Rates of early-onset gastrointestinal cancers, beyond just colorectal cancer, are rising among people younger than age 50, according to experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Researchers from Dana-Farber published a literature review in the British ...
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Chagas disease–carrying kissing bugs establish new base in Florida homes The team analyzed the bugs' stomach contents to determine the source of their last meal and whether it contained the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite implicated in Chagas disease. Their findings were published ...
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HIV vaccine a closer reality with new HIV PrEP injection — Six months of prevention -- that's how long Lenacapavir, the new drug for HIV prevention lasts. The Food and Drug Administration approved it last month, and despite its price tag, HIV Alliance says ...
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Human West Nile virus case confirmed in Williamson County West Nile is only spread by a bite from an infected mosquito. Health districts have been warning that recent rains and flooding could lead to more mosquitoes and cases of mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile.
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Report: Mass. opioid overdose deaths dropped by 36% in 2024 Report: Mass. opioid overdose deaths dropped by 36% in 2024 ... Image I SHSN/Public Health Council Data Massachusetts saw opioid-related overdose deaths drop by 36% in 2024.
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Ixchiq: temporary restriction on vaccinating people 65 years and older to be lifted The Committee therefore concluded that the vaccine should only be given when there is a significant risk of chikungunya infection and after a careful consideration of the benefits and risks. People with weakened immune systems. Healthcare ...
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The foods that you didn't know could lower your blood pressure Scientists have long been interested in their health effects. In 2022, the Cosmos trial (Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study), which followed over 21,000 people, found that cocoa flavanols, but not multivitamin supplements, reduced deaths from ...
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Hay fever relief could come in the form of a nasal 'molecular shield' Mice experienced far fewer hay fever symptoms when a pollen-blocking antibody was applied within their nose. By Carissa Wong. 11 July 2025. Sneezing and coughing are common hay fever symptoms. mohammad hosein safaei/Unsplash.
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Nearly 1 in 3 US Teens Has Prediabetes, CDC Data Indicate The estimate, which was previously 1 in 5, is being questioned by scientists who note the absence of a peer-reviewed published paper or raw data, along with the unexplained change in the methodology used to calculate the figures.
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Person with active measles infection visited Meadowlark Mall in Edmonton: AHS Anyone who was at these locations during the specified times, who was born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of the measles vaccine may be at risk of developing measles. Symptoms of ...
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CHECK ZIP CODE: 1st West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2025 confirmed in Fort Bend County The positive sample was collected from a mosquito trapping site inside the 77494 zip code. Recommended Videos. The FBCHHS' Environmental Health Division ...
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A one minute scan of your foot could help prevent amputation – here's how But as blood flow worsens, a small cut on your foot might not heal. It can turn into an ulcer. In the worst cases, it can lead to amputation. This condition is called peripheral artery disease (PAD) – and it's far more common than many realise.
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Prediabetes in teens is rising as heart disease and stroke diagnoses jump as well: CDC Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body cannot use the essential hormone insulin, which helps manage blood sugar levels and aids the body in turning food into energy. Problems with insulin often start around puberty, according to ...
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As Ozempic use grows, lesser-known risks emerge Side effects after clinical trials 'not unusual'. GLP-1 drugs have been on the (US) market since 2017. Ozempic was first approved to treat type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy was approved ...
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Can Stem Cells Cure Type 1 Diabetes? Phase 2 trial results look promising, although immunosuppression is required. Type 1 diabetes mellitus involves loss of insulin production due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic islet cells. In the lab, researchers can coax embryonic ...
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News from NYU Langone Health Child Walks Again After Receiving Experimental Treatment For Rare Genetic Condition. (STAT). STAT (7/9) Scientists employed "a recent biochemical discovery to help an 8 ...
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Oral frostbite case underscores risks of recreational nitrous oxide use The patient experienced painful swallowing and hoarseness after inhaling the gas from a hand-held canister. Examination revealed damage to the soft palate and vocal cords, including ulceration and swelling. He was treated with pain relievers ...
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Why you shouldn't be afraid of the sun this summer: The health benefits of sunshine And it's true that people are at a heightened risk of skin damage, sun poisoning, melanoma, and other maladies during the season. However, feeling the sun's warm rays also comes with potentially unexpected benefits.
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CDC Reports Rise in Unintentional Fall Deaths Among Older Adults The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that deaths from unintentional falls among adults aged 65 years or older increased over the past 2 decades. Falls are currently the leading cause of injury for older adults, ...
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Air Pollution Linked To Common Brain Tumors By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, July 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who breathe in more air pollution have a higher risk of developing a common non-cancerous brain tumor, a new study says. Several different types of air pollutants, ...
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Why walking backwards can be good for your health Have you ever attempted to walk a different way? Melissa Hogenboom explores the numerous benefits of walking backwards on your mind and body. Presenter & Script: Melissa Hogenboom. Producer, Director & Editor: Griesham Taan.
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From burgers to biomed, algae reinvents cell culture As Australia becomes one of only three countries to approve cultivated meat for sale, researchers at The University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) have made a discovery that could help the emerging industry scale sustainably ...
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