Money woes have long been linked to worse health care. Now, a new study finds financially strapped patients often put off cancer screenings — only to learn they have the disease when it’s advanced and tougher to treat. Researchers studied the financial background of nearly 102,000 patients diagnosed with cancer between 2014 and 2015. More… read on > read on >
As obesity rises among U.S. kids and teens, the number of weight-loss surgeries is growing, too. Metabolic and bariatric surgeries among 10- to 19-year-olds rose by nearly 20% between 2020 and 2021, after climbing since 2016, a new study finds. The jump is especially notable among those from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, who are… read on > read on >
A new study on using nitroglycerin patches to help women with frequent hot flashes caused by menopause has delivered mixed results. The benefits of wearing these patches — long used as chest pain medication — were modest. They also were short-lived, with any benefits appearing to wear off over time, according to researchers from the… read on > read on >
Monday can be a downer as folks leave weekend play behind. Now, researchers say Monday might also be the most common day for deadly heart attacks. Doctors at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland determined this by analyzing patient data in Ireland, though they can’t determine… read on > read on >
With the United States facing a high number of drug shortages, a Chinese company may help to boost the supply of one in particular, the chemotherapy agent cisplatin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with the Chinese drugmaker Qilu Pharmaceutical to import the widely used cancer drug. The Canadian pharmaceutical company Apotex will… read on > read on >
Women who use estrogen to ease menopause symptoms may see their blood pressure rise — but the way they take the hormone may determine that, a large new study suggests. The study, of over 100,000 menopausal women on estrogen therapy, found that pills seemed to have a greater effect on blood pressure than estrogen delivered… read on > read on >
MONDAY, June 5, 2023Understanding circumcision can help you speed your baby boy’s healing process and be aware of any complications that may arise. Here, professionals offer advice on what circumcision is, the pros and cons of the procedure, and what happens during a circumcision. Plus, they’ll talk about how long the healing process is and… read on > read on >
An experimental targeted therapy can dramatically slow the progress of common slow-growing brain cancers, a new clinical trial finds. The oral drug vorasidenib nearly tripled progression-free survival in patients with grade 2 gliomas compared to placebo, nearly 28 months versus 11 months, according to results presented Sunday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)… read on > read on >
When people regained weight after obesity surgery, it wasn’t entirely clear what to do next. Now, it appears the weight-loss medications Wegovy and Saxenda can help. Both work by controlling appetite and satiety. Wegovy (semaglutide), however, may be superior to Saxenda (liraglutide), a new study finds. “Our research found that newer anti-obesity medications are effective… read on > read on >
MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Warmer weather is drawing people outdoors to enjoy nature. But for those who spend time working in the garden or walking along wooded or grassy trails, it also means greater exposure to a menace so tiny they may never even see or feel it. Lyme disease… read on > read on >
