The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Dec. 20 approved the obesity medication Zepbound as the first pharmaceutical treatment for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. Obesity is a major risk factor for OSA, a condition characterized by disordered… Zepbound Gets FDA Approval to Treat Sleep Apnea …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
Flu cases are beginning to rise after a slow start to the season, with respiratory illnesses increasing nationwide in the week ending Dec. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu activity typically peaks between December and March and can linger into May…. Flu, COVID, and RSV: Flu Season Is Here … Read more
The average adult gets two to three colds a year, and each can last about a week. Cold symptoms,like runny nose and cough, generally tend to be mild. So, why do those same cold symptoms suddenly feel miserable when you’re trying to sleep? “Most people experience worsening cold symptoms at… Why Do Colds Feel Worse … Read more
Key Takeaways Kate Middleton announced she has cancer but declined to say what kind.In a video, Kate said she’s in the early stages of “preventative chemotherapy,” which experts say is not an official health term but may refer to adjuvant therapy.At 42, Kate joins the ranks of adults under… What Is ‘Preventative Chemotherapy?’ What Kate … Read more
If you feel a sharp pain in your jaw after taking a bite of food—especially something sweet or sour—you might have a rare condition known as “first bite syndrome.” People may experience first bite syndrome without any known causes. But, those with head or neck tumors and those who have… Sharp Pain in Your Jaw … Read more
Eat more beans, lentils, and peas, but cut back on red and processed meats—these are the recommendations made by an advisory committee for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide national nutrition recommendations, are set to be updated next year…. Changes To Expect for U.S. Dietary Guidelines …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings about oysters and Manila clams that might be contaminated with norovirus. In the first warning issued on Dec. 16, the products were harvested by Rudy’s Shellfish in Washington from Nov. 15 to Dec. 11. According to the FDA advisory,… Oysters and Clams Recalled Over Norovirus Risk … Read more
An older adult in Louisiana has been hospitalized with bird flu, the first severe human case of avian influenza A (H5N1), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said that the patient, who has underlying health conditions, likely contracted the virus after… CDC Confirms First Severe Case of Bird Flu: … Read more
Over 200,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled due to higher-than-acceptable levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a cancer-causing compound. This recall comes after over 7,000 bottles of the same antidepressant were recalled in October. The Food and Drug… Over 233,000 Bottles of Antidepressant Recalled Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
Only one-third of Americans know that human papillomavirus (HPV)—a common sexually transmitted infection—is linked to throat cancer, according to a new study. Throat (oropharyngeal) cancer leads to more than 20,000 new cases a year in the United States. It is one of the most common… The HPV Vaccine Protects Against More Than Just Cervical Cancer, … Read more