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Chemicals found in plastics have been linked to a multitude of health risks — and now heart disease mortality has been added to the list.In an analysis of population surveys, researchers at NYU Langone Health discovered that daily exposure to chemicals in common household items could have been a factor in more than 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018 alone.That number equates to more than 13% of heart disease-related deaths […]

Five years after the worldwide hyperfocus on COVID-19 began, some are concerned about the next pandemic — whether it could be caused by influenza, bird flu or another pathogen.Too easily overlooked are non-influenza, non-COVID viruses and bacteria that are burgeoning and spreading unchecked — both in the U.S. and around the world. While they may not cause the next pandemic, they do cause a lot of illness and death.One such […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday announced its support for weight-loss drugs in adults globally.The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound to treat obesity in adults as part of a shift in addressing the global obesity epidemic, as reported by Reuters.In a memo, the agency called for strategies to improve access to the medications in countries that are low- and middle-income, Reuters summarized.‘OATZEMPIC’ DIET DRINK FOR […]

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, but this time for a new cause.The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that went mega-viral in the summer of 2014 had more than 17 million people on social media, and even celebrities on talk shows, dumping ice water over their heads.The challenge, supported by the ALS Association, was intended to raise awareness of the disease. It ultimately raised $115 million toward ALS research and patient […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a comprehensive review of best practices for children and teens with gender dysphoria.The report, titled ‘Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices," was published by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and Office of Population Affairs."This review, informed by an evidence-based medicine approach, reveals serious concerns about medical interventions, such as puberty […]

More people are focused on staying healthy and fit as they grow older — but it's true that it can become more challenging with age.New research has revealed that cellular changes during the aging process can cause belly fat — and that's exacerbated by stress and sleep issues that contribute to weight gain."People often lose muscle and gain body fat as they age — even when their body weight remains […]

A new means of prostate cancer screening could emerge as an alternative to the PSA test, which has long been the first-line option.Using machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, Swedish researchers analyzed urine samples from more than 2,000 men with prostate cancer, along with a control group.They determined that the simple, non-invasive urine test was able to detect biomarkers of prostate cancer with a high degree of accuracy — […]

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The FDA chief has called into question whether the agency will approve and authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for winter.In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the updated mRNA COVID vaccine to protect against the current variants, and also approved an updated Novavax vaccine.FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, however, has expressed doubts about whether that is necessary for the 2025-2026 season.DEMENTIA RISK COULD DIP WITH COMMON VACCINE, STUDY […]