Daily MedNews Archive - January 2024

January 1, 2024

• America's Doctors Offer 10 Health Resolutions as You Start a New Year

January 2, 2024

• Citrus Supplement, Diosmin, Could Ease Swelling After Knee Replacement
• Know the Facts About Glaucoma
• Regret After Gender-Affirming Surgery Is Largely a Myth, Experts Say
• Living With a Depressed Loved One Can Take Mental, Financial Toll
• Do You Really Need to Fast Before a Common Cardiac Test?
• More Americans Will Only Have to Pay $35 a Month for Insulin in 2024
• Defibrillators Now Mandatory at Some Gyms, Stadiums -- Why Aren't More People Using Them?
• 'Substantial Demand' for Abortion Pills Ordered in Advance, Study Finds
• Tips From an Expert as You Start 'Dry January'

January 3, 2024

• Resolve to Get a Free Memory Screening in 2024
• Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Pee Is Yellow
• Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Slow a Deadly Lung Disease
• In Early Research, Heart Drugs Show Promise in Fighting Muscular Dystrophy
• Lung Cancer CT Screening Can Save Lives, But Study Finds Downsides
• Could Artificial Sweeteners Alter Your Microbiome?
• New Clues To Origins of Lower Back Pain
• Here's the Ideal Salad for Men on Long Spaceflights
• Hospital Costs Soared for COVID Patients During Pandemic

January 4, 2024

• Poor Sleep in Your 30s, 40s Could Mean Memory Problems Later
• Brain's 'Spaces' Hold Clues to Origins of Autism
• Could Mom's Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Lead to Language Delays in Kids?
• Brain Zaps Can Make Folks More 'Hypnotizable'
• Hearing Aids May Extend Life Span
• FDA Looking Into New Risks With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
• Long COVID Fatigue May Originate Deep Within Muscle Cells
• New Antibiotic Slays Deadly Superbug in Early Trial
• Could 'Early Birds' Be at Higher Risk for Anorexia?
• Deaths Tied to 'Fake Xanax' Street Drug Are Soaring

January 5, 2024

• Seizures Could Play Role in Sudden Unexplained Deaths Among Toddlers
• Better Mental Health in '24? Try Mindfulness + Exercise
• Gene Mutation Protects Against Parkinson's Disease
• Tejocote Supplements Sold Online at Amazon, Etsy May Contain Fatal Poison: FDA
• Obese Kids Could Be at Risk for Kidney Trouble Later
• Could Inhaling a Statin Help Ease Asthma, COPD?
• Crohn's, Colitis Vary by Race, Gender
• Migraines Could Raise Crash Risks for Older Drivers
• Nicotine Study Shows Mind's Power When It Comes to Drugs
• Cleaning Toxins From Your Home After a Wildfire: Experts Offer Tips
• Study Shows No Sign Ozempic, Wegovy Raise Odds for Suicidal Thoughts
• FDA Gives Florida OK to Import Cheaper Drugs From Canada
• Sam's Club Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

January 6, 2024

• BMI or Body Fat Percentage: Measure Both to Gauge Health

January 8, 2024

• Will Weed Help Your Workout?
• Resolved to Get Fit This Year? An Experts Offers Tips
• Robotic Exosuit Can Eliminate 'Freezing' That Comes With Parkinsons
• Ear Infections Could Delay a Child's Speech
• Paxlovid Won't Cut Odds for Long COVID: Study
• Got a Shameful Secret? Sharing It May Not Be as Tough as You Think
• Lead-Tainted Applesauce May Contain Another Toxin, Chromium
• Too Much Screen Time Might Harm Kids' 'Sensory Processing'
• Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage as Donations Plummet
• One Liter of Bottled Water Contains 240,000 Tiny Bits of Plastic
• More Insight Into How a Virus Might Cause MS

January 9, 2024

• Latest Data Show 22 U.S. Teens Die of Overdoses Each Week
• Addiction Treatment for Teens in Crisis Is Often Hard to Find
• Black Teens Gain Mental Health Boost From 'Connectedness' at School
• Getting Hospital-Level Care at Home Is Safe, Effective: Study
• Court Ruling Could Bring Higher Patient Costs for PrEP, and More HIV Infections
• Therapeutic Vaccine Could Fight Pancreatic Cancer
• Teen Sports Pay Dividends for Bone Health Decades Later
• Reddit Posts Show Ozempic, Wegovy Cutting Users' Alcohol Use
• Pregnancy-Linked Depression Raises Odds for Suicide Years After Delivery
• Philadelphia Measles Outbreak Has Officials Concerned

January 10, 2024

• Hormonal Changes May Help Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
• U.S. Has Seen Steady Rise in Role of Alcohol, Drugs in Heart Deaths
• Patients Taking Psychiatric Meds Often Gain Weight. Scientists May Now Know Why
• What's Your Bedtime Routine? Survey Finds Americans' Favorites
• Meat-Free Diet Could Cut Your Risk for COVID
• Serious Scooter Injuries Tripled in U.S. in Four Years
• Pregnancy-Linked Depression Could Have Links to Autoimmune Diseases
• Despite Complications After Prostate Cancer Surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Should Fully Recover
• Rock On: He Played Guitar While Getting His Brain Tumor Removed
• U.S. Teen Smoking Rates Have Plummeted, With Less Than 1% Now Daily Smokers
• As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers
• Vicious Cycle: Depression and Weight Gain Often Go Together

January 11, 2024

• Smoking Residue on Household Surfaces Can Harm Kids
• Could Medical Marijuana Be Bad for Heart Patients?
• Pandemic-Era Demand for ADHD Meds is Fueling Shortages Today
• Pregnancy-Linked Depression Tied to Shorter Life Spans for Women
• Stroke Hits Black Americans at Younger Ages Than Whites
• All Pain Is Not the Same When It Comes to MS
• Getting School Kids Gardening Pays Off for Eating Habits
• Biorobotic Heart Imitates the Real Thing and Could Further Research
• 'Ancient Gene Bank' Gives Clues to Diseases Common to Europeans
• FDA to Import Syphilis Drug Extencilline From France Amid Shortage
• Record Number of Americans Are Signing Up for Obamacare
• Overuse of Antifungal Skin Meds Could Be Driving Drug-Resistant Disease

January 12, 2024

• Carvedilol May Help Childhood Cancer Survivors Avoid Later Heart Failure
• COVID Can Threaten Sickle Cell Patients, But Too Few Are Vaccinated
• Overcoming One Phobia Might Ease Other Fears, Study Finds
• Treatment Approach Effective When Surgery Not an Option for Lung Cancer
• Hot, Humid Days During Pregnancy Might Affect a Child's Health
• Soy, Nuts, Beans May Help Prevent Breast Cancer's Return
• Cosmetic Procedure in Your Plans for '24? An Expert Offers Advice
• FDA Finds No Link to Suicide With Drugs Like Wegovy, Ozempic
• A 'Universal' COVID Vaccine Could Save Billions If Another Pandemic Strikes
• Race Still Plays Role in U.S. Cancer Death Rates
• Quaker Oats Widens Recall of Granola Bars, Cereals Linked to Salmonella Risk

January 13, 2024

• Be Sure to Get Enough of the 'Sunshine Vitamin' This Winter

January 15, 2024

• Shoveling Snow Can Be a 'Perfect Storm' for Your Heart, Experts Warn
• Clues to How Mental Stress Takes Toll on Physical Health
• Could Unhealthy Gums Worsen COPD?
• High-Alkaline Water Won't Prevent Kidney Stones
• Bigger Families Could Mean Poorer Mental Health for Kids
• Viagra, Cialis Plus a Heart Med Could Be a Dangerous Combo
• FDA Review Supports Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Risky Drug
• How Art Therapy Can Ease the Transition Through Menopause
• Bypassing Doctors and Getting Health Care From Online Services? Most Older Adults Aren't Buying It
• Flu Activity Slows Down, But Season Far From Over: CDC
• No Benefit Seen From Most Workplace Wellness Programs

January 16, 2024

• How Obamacare Boosted Lung Cancer Survival
• Vaccination Cuts Odds for Long COVID in Kids
• Marijuana Has No Role in Taking Up or Quitting Opioids: Study
• MRI-Guided Brain Zaps Ease Severe Depression for 6 Months
• Dopamine Hit Could Drive Mental Boost From Exercise
• Defense Secretary Austin Leaves Hospital After Prostate Cancer Surgery Complications
• Chronic Inflammation Plus Poverty: A Deadly Combo for Americans
• Higher Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Insurance Keep Wages Low: Study
• Does More Outdoor Light at Night Help Cause Macular Degeneration?

January 17, 2024

• Add Some Impact to Your Exercise to Keep Aging Bones Strong
• Walking, Biking to Work Lowers Inflammation That Could Trigger Disease
• 'Default' Orders for Palliative Care Speed Relief for Hospital Patients in Pain
• Stressed Teens at Risk of Heart Trouble Years Later
• Loud Video Games Put Users at Risk for Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
• American Air Is Getting Cleaner, But Benefits Aren't Reaching All
• FDA Clears Sickle Cell Drug, Casgevy, to Treat Transfusion-Dependent Beta-Thalassemia
• U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good
• Princess of Wales Undergoes Planned Abdominal Surgery
• Getting Protein From Plant-Based Foods Might Extend Women's Lives
• These Traits Help Keep College Kids Happy
• Chihuahua or Great Dane: Your Dog's Size May Affect Their Disease Risk

January 18, 2024

• Five-Year Survival for Pancreatic Cancer Has Risen to 13%
• Are Your Driving Habits Pointing to a Sleep Disorder?
• Non-White U.S. Kids Get Worse Pediatric Care
• Study Links Use of Acetaminophen in Pregnancy With Child Behavioral Issues
• Mom's Opioid Use in Pregnancy Raises Child's Asthma, Eczema Risk
• Many Closeted Gay Men Didn't Receive Mpox Care During Outbreak
• Mouse Study Hints at New, Safe Way to Counter Allergies
• Infant Deaths Higher in States Where Abortion is Banned: Report
• FDA Approves AI Device That Helps Spot Skin Cancer
• Seniors Who Smoke Weed & Drive Are Road Hazards: Study
• Daily Multivitamin Might Help Aging Brains

January 19, 2024

• Charcuterie Meat Recall Expands as Salmonella Cases Double
• When Weight Loss Cures Diabetes, Risks for Heart Disease Tumble, Too
• E-Scooter Injuries Rack Up Big Medical Bills
• Palliative Care Works, Even When Delivered By Phone
• Quick Withdrawal From Antidepressants Can Take Emotional, Cognitive Toll
• Climate Change Could Make Diarrheal Illness More Common
• King Charles to Undergo Common, Safe Prostate Surgery
• Cardio or Resistance Workouts: Is There a Best Combo for Your Heart?
• Climate Change Could Cut Global Life Spans by Half a Year
• All That Sitting at Work Is Shortening Your Life

January 20, 2024

• Tips to Help Your Skin Thrive This Winter

January 22, 2024

• Good News & Bad on Recovery From Lower Back Pain
• Semen Has a Microbiome Too, and It Might Affect Fertility
• Are You a Nose Breather or Mouth Breather? One Might Be Healthier
• 'Brush Biopsy' Could Be Easy Dental Office Cancer Screen
• Depression Can Strike Patients With Heart Failure, But Two Therapies Help
• Biden Administration Takes New Steps to Ensure Access to Abortion
• Injuries, Burnout Keep Too Many Kids From Sticking With Sports
• Bacterial Meningitis in Childhood Can Devastate the Lives of Survivors
• What's Behind the Steady Decline in Breast Cancer Deaths?
• Is Your Kid Gambling Online? Poll Shows Most Parents Wouldn't Know
• Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed With Skin Cancer

January 23, 2024

• Turns Out Dogs Have Fave Things to Watch on TV
• Black People Far More Likely to Get Glaucoma, and Genes May Explain Why
• 'Big Little Leap' to Kindergarten an Important Milestone for Kids
• Allergy Alert: What Could New Guidelines on Anaphylaxis Mean for You?
• Flu, COVID Are Spreading: Protect Your Heart
• Detergent Pod Poisoning Threat to Kids Hasn't Gone Away
• New Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Parkinson's
• Dana Farber Cancer Center to Retract or Fix Dozens of Studies
• Treating Loneliness in the Obese May Lower Risk of Early Death

January 24, 2024

• Looking for a Good Therapist? Experts Offer Guidance
• Race Matters in MS Progression Among Women
• American Lung Association Blasts Biden for Inaction on Menthol Cigarette Ban
• Decade-Long Study Offers Guidance on Treatments for Prostate Cancer
• Heart Disease Still America's Top Killer, Although the Death Rate Has Declined
• FDA Warns of Rare Secondary Cancer Risk With CAR-T Therapies
• Common Heart Drug Propranolol Might Lower Anxiety in Kids With Autism
• Odd Vision Troubles Could Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
• AA Programs Turn Lives Around, But Most Members Are White: Study
• COVID In Pregnancy Triples Baby's Odds for Respiratory Illness
• No Sign Latest COVID Variant Leads to Worse Symptoms
• Red Cross Repeats Call for Blood Donors as Shortage Continues

January 25, 2024

• Women's Anxiety Rose in States Affected by Fall of Roe v. Wade
• What Factors Really Predict Migraine Onset?
• High-Tech Ultrasound Might Predict Risk for Premature Delivery
• Putting the Lid Down Won't Cut Germ Spread From a Toilet Flush
• Multi-Drug Combo May Be Best Against Prostate Cancer
• Nearly 65,000 Pregnancies From Rape Have Happened in States With Abortion Bans: Study
• Gene Therapy Brings Hearing to Kids With Congenital Deafness
• Robitussin Honey Cough Syrup Recalled Due to Fungal Threat
• Losing Weight for No Reason? See Your Doctor
• How Do Americans Die? New Study Looks at Last Few Years of Life
• Hearing Loss Hits Many Americans, With Rural Areas and Men Most Affected
• FDA Issues Another Warning on Tianeptine Products, Which Can Cause Seizures and Death

January 26, 2024

• Being Born Even a Bit Early Could Harm a Child's Development
• Sports Concussion Recovery Time Similar for Men, Women
• Toxic Metals Could Harm a Woman's Ovaries
• More Education Lengthens Life. Here's How Much
• Feed a Cold and a Fever, Experts Say
• Single Dose of New Typhoid Vaccine Protects Kids Long-Term
• Tummy Tucks, Liposuctions Are Killing Americans Visiting Dominican Republic
• Social Withdrawal in Kids, Teens May Signal Higher Suicide Risk Later: Study
• Probiotics Might Help Portly Pooches Shed Pounds
• Cervical Cancer Rates Are on the Rise Among the Poor

January 27, 2024

• Do You Need to See a Doctor for That Rash?

January 29, 2024

• Study Looks at COVID Threat to Folks With Weakened Immune Systems
• Marijuana Use Could Raise Asthma Risks
• Practice 'Self-Compassion' to Help Reach Your Weight Loss Goals
• Leaving Pets Behind Adds to Trauma, Danger for People in Crisis
• Defense Secretary Has 'Excellent' Prognosis After Prostate Cancer Treatment, Docs Say
• Your Brain Prefers Writing by Hand Than by Keyboard
• Playing Music Hits a High Note for Brain Health
• Alcohol-Linked Fatty Liver Disease More Fatal for Women
• Was Alzheimer's Transmitted Through Cadaver-Sourced Growth Hormone Given to Kids?
• High School Kids Who Use Weed, Alcohol Face Higher Risks for Suicidal Thoughts
• King Charles, Princess of Wales Discharged From Hospital After Surgeries
• Philips Suspends U.S. Sales of CPAP, Ventilator Machines After Recall

January 30, 2024

• Flame Retardant Chemicals Show Links to Preterm Birth
• Slip Sliding Away: Shield Yourself From Winter Injury
• Study Confirms Link Between Smoking and ALS
• Ozone-Linked Deaths on the Rise Globally
• Injected Opdivo for Kidney Cancer Works Equally Well as IV Form: Study
• FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception Has Slashed ER Visits
• ADHD Drug Zenzedi Recalled Over Pill Mixup
• Why the Rise in Breast Cancers in Younger Women?
• Experimental Pain Med Could Give Patients New Option to Opioids
• Cost, Job Worries Have Many Americans Postponing Surgeries
• U.S. Syphilis Cases Continue to Climb

January 31, 2024

• Tomato Juice May Help Kill Off the Typhoid Bacteria
• Breast Cancer Gene Test May Lead to Worse Care for Black Patients
• Folks Often Hide Infectious Illness at Work, Socializing
• What Works Best to Help Pregnant Women Ease Off Opioids?
• Baby's Diet Could Cut Lifetime Odds for Crohn's, Colitis
• Long-Acting Injected Antipsychotics Help People With Schizophrenia Stay Out of Hospital
• Just a Small Boost in Fitness Cuts Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
• New Clues to How Fasting Might Keep You Healthy
• Could Eating Kimchi Each Day Help Folks Stay Slim?
• Elon Musk Says First Human Has Received Neuralink Brain Implant
• Six Million U.S. Women Became Pregnant Due to Rape, Coercion in Their Lifetimes: Study
• Biogen Is Dropping Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm