THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A newly approved shot could soon help protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the top cause of hospitalization in U.S. infants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a monoclonal antibody called Enflonsia, the drugmaker Merck announced June 9. GivenContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Bisexual, gay and lesbian medical students are more likely to leave school before graduation, a new study says. Bisexual medical students were twice as likely to drop out or be dismissed from medical school, and gay and lesbian students were 47% more likely,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Real-world results for blockbuster weight-loss meds like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound aren’t as impressive as those promised by the drugs’ clinical trials, a new study says. People taking such GLP-1 drugs lost just under 9% of their body weight on average after aContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A happy family life can help tweens get better sleep, a new study says. Kids are more likely to sleep longer if they have strong family relationships with highly engaged parents, according to research scheduled for presentation at a meeting of the AmericanContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A clash is brewing between doctors and patients when it comes to treatment for sleep apnea in those with obesity, a new study reports. Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, researchers are slated to report this week at aContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Mediterranean diet might be a reasonable alternative for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who find it tough to stick with a strict prescription diet, a new small-scale pilot study says. Nearly 3 in 4 (73%) IBS patients following a Mediterranean dietContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Jail time has a huge effect on both an individual’s and a community’s long-term health, even after their release, a new study says. People serving time are 39% more likely to die than those not in jail or prison, researchers reported June 3Continue Reading
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An afternoon snooze might seem appealing to middle-aged folks and seniors, but these naps could carry a high cost. People with certain types of napping patterns have a greater risk of an early death, researchers are slated to report at an upcoming meetingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Beans aren’t just the musical fruit, they can be pure magic for your health, a new study says. Eating a daily cup of beans significantly improved the health of a small group of people with prediabetes – a condition in which elevated bloodContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Warning labels placed on e-cigarettes can effectively discourage vaping, but the warning now required in the U.S. could be better, a new evidence review concludes. Warnings that point out specific health risks of vaping are generally more effective than those that point outContinue Reading