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STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, increasing globally: WHO
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) around the world is increasing and is a "major concern" for health officials, according to a new report published Tuesday from the World Health Organization (WHO). The report found four curable STIs -- chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis -- are responsible for more than 1 million infections daily among adults between ages 15 and 49. Cases of syphilis, in particular, have been rising rapidly.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
More than 30% of U.S. adults never use sunscreen, new Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds
Even though the vast majority of people polled say protecting their skin from the sun is important, most forgo wearing sunscreen daily.
6 min read - USYahoo Life
How a rise in rough air can cause severe turbulence injuries on flights
Experts explain how severe turbulence on flights can cause injuries — and how to minimize your risk.
4 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Up to 70% of People With Asthma and COPD Go Undiagnosed
In spring 2020, Jazzminn Hein received an automated phone call from The Ottawa Hospital in Canada, asking if she or anyone in her household had experienced wheezing, shortness of breath or other breathing problems in recent months. The question caught her attention: Just a week earlier, Hein, then 24, had gone on a stroll with her mother-in-law and newborn only to end up feeling like her chest was burning. “I realized that I had had breathing issues from a very young age,” Hein said. As a child,
4 min read - HealthCNN
What is BORG drinking, and why is it a dangerous trend? An expert explains
The mixed drink BORG, or “blackout rage gallon,” has gained popularity with Gen Z college students. An expert explains why partying with this beverage is risky.
5 min read - HealthReuters
Genetic profile may predict best response to weight-loss drug Wegovy
Certain genes may identify patients with obesity who are most likely to respond strongly to Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy, researchers reported on Monday. The study, released at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in Washington, found a 95% likelihood that patients with this genetic profile would be strong responders to the treatment. Given the expense of Wegovy, the findings might be used to identify the patients most likely to get the greatest benefit from it, according to Dr. Andres
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Matthew Perry's ketamine source becomes focus of investigation
The source of Matthew Perry's ketamine is part of an "open investigation" into the death of the actor in October, Los Angeles police confirmed Tuesday.
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18-year-old sues Panera Bread, claims Charged Lemonade caused him to cardiac arrest
An 18-year-old Pennsylvania high school student has filed a lawsuit claiming Panera Bread's Charged Lemonades caused him to go into cardiac arrest.
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Do body lice spread plague? Science suggests the blood-suckers may have played a surprising role
Scientists have long debated whether human body lice might have helped drive the rapid spread of the bacteria responsible for the deadly plague in the Middle Ages, known as the Black Death.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How SSRIs Affect Periods
SSRI antidepressants have side effects that may affect the timing and intensity of menstruation. They may also help PMS and PMDD. Learn the facts here.
5 min read - CelebrityAssociated Press
Matthew Perry's death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor's blood
An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death. Los Angeles Police Capt. Scot Williams said in an email Tuesday that the police department was working with the Drug Enforcement Agency and U.S. Postal Inspection Service with a probe into why the 54-year-old star had so much ketamine in his system when he died in October. The investigation was first reported by TMZ.
1 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Doctors Are Still Figuring Out Adult ADHD
Just before Katie Marsh dropped out of college, she began to worry that she might have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. “Boredom was like a burning sensation inside of me,” said Marsh, who is now 30 and lives in Portland, Oregon. “I barely went to class. And when I did, I felt like I had a lot of pent-up energy. Like I had to just move around all the time.” So she asked for an ADHD evaluation — but the results, she was surprised to learn, were inconclusive. She never did return to schoo
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Finding the Best Psoriasis Treatment: How I Got Psoriasis Relief
Psoriasis is not just a cosmetic problem. It took years of trial and error until I got real answers and options for my condition.
6 min read - HealthThe Conversation
How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain
Cannabis and psilocybin – used under supervision – have the potential to work better than current pain treatments, but the research into both has long been hindered by federal legislation.
7 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents
THC concentrations in newly available products far exceed those of traditional smoked weed, which can have dangerous unintended consequences in adolescents.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Leg Pain: Potential Causes and How to Find Relief At Home
Injury to the muscles, bones, and nerves, or an underlying condition, can all cause leg pain. Here’s how you can find relief and when to contact a healthcare provider.
14 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Chemotherapy Speeds Up Physical Decline in Older Women—But Certain Interventions Can Help
A new study on breast cancer in older women shows that chemotherapy can negatively impact physical functioning. Here's how experts say that can be avoided.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Rise in Fentanyl-Laced Pills Underscores Need for Drug Testing, Harm Reduction
A new study reveals a 2,300-fold increase in the seizure of pills containing illicit fentanyl since 2017.
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Victims of UK's infected blood scandal to start receiving final compensation payments this year
Victims of the U.K.'s infected blood scandal, in which tens of thousands of people were infected by contaminated blood or blood products provided by the public health service, will start receiving their final compensation payments this year, the government said Tuesday. Officials announced the compensation plans a day after the publication of a report that found civil servants and doctors exposed patients to unacceptable risks by giving them blood transfusions or blood products tainted with HIV
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Therapy: How It Works and What to Expect
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy is a biologic treatment used for immunodeficiencies, medical conditions that compromise the immune system. Learn more about how it works and what to expect when receiving it.
8 min read - WorldReuters
UK fast-tracks payments for blood scandal victims before full compensation
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Tuesday some victims of a contaminated blood scandal would receive interim payments of 210,000 pounds ($267,000) each before a scheme to pay "comprehensive compensation" is up and running, ideally by the end of the year. More than 30,000 people contracted hepatitis and HIV from infected blood and blood products in the 1970s and 1980s from Britain's state-funded National Health Service, many derived from donations by higher risk groups such as prisoners which we
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Eli Lilly's diabetes drug tirzepatide gets approval in China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Eli Lilly said on Tuesday its diabetes drug tirzepatide has received approval from Chinese regulators, setting up intensifying competition with its Danish rival Novo Nordisk in the key Asian market. Novo Nordisk's popular diabetes drug Ozempic won approval from China in 2021 and the company saw sales of the weekly injection in the greater China region that includes Hong Kong and Taiwan double to 4.8 billion Danish Krone ($698 million) last year. Eli Lilly did not say when s
2 min read - BusinessReuters
GSK's experimental drug shows promise in reducing severe asthma attacks
The drug, called depemokimab, showed "significant and meaningful reductions" in asthma attacks for patients with eosinophilic asthma, GSK said on Tuesday. This form of asthma is characterised by high levels of eosinophils, which is a type of white blood cell. The results come as GSK sharpens focus on its respiratory health portfolio, which is currently thriving on the back of back of a strong launch of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy.
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AstraZeneca aims for $80 billion in total revenue by 2030
AstraZeneca aims to grow revenue by about 75% to $80 billion by 2030, it said on Tuesday, boosted by the expected launch of 20 new medicines and through growth in its cancer, biopharmaceuticals and rare disease portfolio. The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker had reported total revenue of $45.81 billion last year and earlier expected to launch at least 15 new medicines between 2023 and 2030. CEO Pascal Soriot has turned around the company's fortunes since taking over the reins more than a decade ago, re
3 min read - WorldCBS News
Pope Francis on his health and whether he'd ever retire
Pope Francis speaks with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell about his health and whether he'd ever step down as pontiff.
2 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Guy Fieri shares how he lost over 30 pounds, including weight vested training
Guy Fieri is crediting his weight loss to an intense workout routine inspired by military training as well as a change in his diet. In an interview with Men's Health published last week, the celebrity chef and television star revealed he had lost over 30 pounds in the last four years. Fieri said he accomplished the result with the help from his personal trainer who put him through a combination of fitness regimes including rucking, high-intensity interval training, intermittent fasting as well
2 min read - USCBS News
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
2 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
They couldn't move their hands for years. A new device offers the promise of mobility.
A device that stimulates the spinal cord from the outside can enable hand and arm movements even in people with long-ago injuries, new study shows.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
Intrusive vs. Impulsive Thoughts: What's the Difference?
Not all unwanted thoughts are created equal
8 min read - HealthNBC News
Should pregnant women stick to filtered water? A new study suggests so
New research suggests that exposure to fluoride during pregnancy could be linked to behavioral issues in children.
4 min read - HealthGood Morning America
New study focuses on what happens if you stay on weight loss drug Wegovy for years
Amid the growing popularity of drugs used for weight loss like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, one question has remained for users, what happens if they were to stay on the drug for years? Now, a new study released earlier this month by Novo Nordisk, the maker of both Ozempic and Wegovy, is shedding light on what the long-term results look like for people on the weight loss medications. "This is the longest study we've conducted so far of semaglutide for weight loss," Martin Holst Lang
4 min read - HealthNBC News
Doing this exercise through your lifetime protects against knee pain or arthritis
People who biked at any point in their lives were 17% less likely to develop knee pain and 21% less likely to develop arthritis with pain in the joint, a new study found.
5 min read - WorldNBC News
Peru classifies transgender identities as 'mental health problems' in new law
LGBTQ advocates in Peru protested in the capital city of Lima last week after the Health Ministry issued a new law that deemed transgender people as having “mental health problems.”
3 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Legalized Weed Is Landing More Seniors in the ER
As more places legalize marijuana, policymakers and health officials have worried about the health risks that the drug may pose to adolescents. But a new study suggests that an additional demographic is at risk: seniors. The study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that after Canada legalized marijuana, the number of emergency room visits for cannabis poisoning rose sharply among people 65 and older. Poisonings doubled after Canada legalized sale of the cannabis flower and then t
4 min read - BusinessCBS News
Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
These 7 Breakfast Staples Are Ultra-Processed. How Should You Decide Which Ones to Avoid?
A new study found an association between some ultra-processed breakfast items and increased risk of death.
6 min read - USUSA TODAY
Daycare owner, employees arrested in New Hampshire for secretly feeding children melatonin
A Manchester daycare owner and her employees turned themselves in after an investigators said they were adding melatonin to children's food.
1 min read - BusinessReuters
US FDA approves two biosimilars for blockbuster eye drug Eylea
The agency approved Biocon Biologics' Yesafili as well as Samsung Bioepis and Biogen's Opuviz, while also allowing interchangeability, or the drug's substitution with biosimilars without the need for a doctor's advice. Regeneron has filed lawsuits against companies such as Amgen and Biocon, which are seeking to bring Eylea biosimilars to the U.S. market.Regeneron recorded U.S. sales of $5.72 billion from its regular 2 milligram (mg) dose of Eylea last year, but the drug faces pressure from riva
1 min read - HealthWashington Post
What happened when TikTok said users can’t promote weight-loss drugs
Taylor Hubler went to pull up TikTok on her phone one day last month and saw she was logged out. “That’s weird,” she thought. She’d been continuously logged in for a couple of years. The 33-year-old Oregon resident soon discovered that her account - where she posts about mom life and is paid to promote weight-loss medications - had been banned by TikTok for violating its “Integrity and Authenticity” policy. Though the social media giant didn’t provide her more detail, Hubler and others in TikTok
9 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – but few people have heard of them
Alcohol is responsible for more deaths than overdoses from opioids and all other substances combined, yet less than 10% of people with alcohol use disorder receive treatment.
7 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Farm Animals Are Hauled All Over the Country. So Are Their Pathogens.
The bird flu virus that is spreading through American dairy cows can probably be traced back to a single spillover event. Late last year, scientists believe, the virus jumped from wild birds into cattle in the Texas panhandle. By this spring, the virus, known as H5N1, had traveled hundreds of miles or more, appearing on farms in Idaho, North Carolina and Michigan. The virus did not traverse those distances on its own. Instead, it hitched a ride with its hosts, the cows, moving into new states as
7 min read - BusinessReuters
Shah Capital ends campaign against Novavax board after Sanofi deal
Under a deal signed on May 10, the French drugmaker will take a 4.9% stake in Novavax for $70 million at a lofty valuation. Novavax, which struggled to get its protein-based vaccine to the market in a timely manner, also removed a warning notice from February last year that raised doubts about it being in business after the deal. The fund, which owns an about 7.8% stake in Novavax, reiterated that the Sanofi agreement was a "long-awaited step in the right direction".
1 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Imagine if the government offered dental care. New federal rule could make that a reality.
Millions of Americans can't afford or get routine dental care. A Biden rule will let states cover adult dental care under the Affordable Care Act.
10 min read - BusinessReuters
US FDA clears Neuralink's brain chip implant in second patient, WSJ reports
Earlier this month, Neuralink said tiny wires implanted in the brain of its first patient had pulled out of position. Reuters reported last week, citing sources, the company knew from animal testing that the wires might retract. The company intends to fix the problem by embedding some of the device's wires deeper into the brain, the WSJ report said citing a person familiar with the company and a document it had viewed.
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Britain slammed in inquiry for infecting thousands with tainted blood and covering up the scandal
British authorities and the country's public health service knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through contaminated blood and blood products, and hid the truth about the disaster for decades, an inquiry into the U.K.’s infected blood scandal found Monday. An estimated 3,000 people in the United Kingdom are believed to have died and many others were left with lifelong illnesses after receiving blood or blood products tainted with HIV or hepatitis in the 1970s to
4 min read - BusinessReuters
Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table
Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings will start selling an electrified spoon that researchers claim can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium. Monday's product launch marks the first commercialisation of technology that last year won an Ig Nobel Prize, which honours unusual and whimsical research. Kirin will sell just 200 of its Electric Salt Spoons online for 19,800 yen ($127) this month and a limited run at a Japanese retailer in June, but is hoping for 1 mi
2 min read - USBusiness Insider
How Oracle's biggest-ever acquisition turned deadly
Larry Ellison bet $28 billion that Oracle could revolutionize healthcare. So why are so many patients dying?
23 min read - WorldReuters
S.Africa's top poultry producer flags bird flu risk amid vaccine delays
Last year, South Africa lost 9.5 million chickens, about a third of its national flock, during its worst outbreak of high-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), a bird flu with a high death rate that spreads rapidly through a flock. "Bird flu remains a major risk to the local poultry industry, with slow progress being made towards approval for the vaccination of broiler breeding stock," Astral Foods said in a statement.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
AstraZeneca to build $1.5-billion cancer drug plant in Singapore
The facility, which will be the drugmaker's first end-to-end ADC production site, will be supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board. The company did not provide details on the possible financial incentives from the Singapore government. London-listed AstraZeneca has been expanding into markets like China, Indonesia and India over the past few years in an effort to widen its supply chain.
1 min read - HealthAssociated Press
US pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change. The new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reverses recommendations it had in place since the start of the HIV epidemic in the 1980s. It recognizes that routinely prescribed drugs can reduce the risk of transmitting HIV via breast milk to less than 1%, said Dr. Lisa Abuogi, a p
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