Common over-the counter painkillers might be quietly fueling antibiotic resistance, a new study warns. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen appear to enhance mutations in E. coli, making the common bacteria more resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin, researchers reported in the journal npj Antimicrobials and Resistance. What’s more, the two drugs amplify this effect when used together,… read on > read on >
Medical education organizations have until Sept. 10 to submit plans detailing their nutrition education commitments read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season but has restricted who can receive them. This marks the most limited federal policy since the shots first became available. The updated vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax target newer variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that are expected to… read on > read on >
Teens who feel connected to their school may be better protected from depression linked to bullying, new research suggests. The study — published in the journal BMC Public Health — analyzed data from 2,175 adolescents born in large U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000. Researchers found that bullying during adolescence was more strongly linked to… read on > read on >
Fatty foods might contribute to asthma in children, a new study says. Fats found in certain foods are linked to neutrophilic asthma, a non-allergic type of asthma triggered by microbial and bacterial proteins, researchers reported Aug. 27 in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Specifically, a type of saturated fatty acid called stearic acid – often… read on > read on >
As humans begin to colonize space, it’s inevitable that some will suffer a cardiac arrest. Space CPR conducted in weightlessness will be crucial to save their lives – and researchers say they’ve now come up with a better method. Automatic chest compression carried out by a mechanical piston is expected to be more effective than… read on > read on >
Middle-aged folks who don’t exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says. Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased risk for irregular heartbeat disorders, also known as arrhythmias, according to findings presented Wednesday at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual meeting in Madrid.… read on > read on >
Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey? Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says. A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protect your liver at least partially from the harmful effects of alcohol,… read on > read on >
Agency is reminding health care providers to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions read on >
Eli Lilly says its new once-daily pill, orforglipron, helped people lose significant weight and lower blood sugar in a late-stage clinical trial. The company plans to seek global regulatory approval later this year. The study included people with overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Participants who took the highest dose of the drug (36 milligrams)… read on > read on >
