THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) – In a rare second review, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel on Wednesday recommended approval for an experimental drug for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). The FDA is not obligated to follow its advisors’ recommendations, though it usually does. Wednesday’s vote was 7-2 for approval. The same panel… read on > read on >
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Texas Judge Says Obamacare Can’t Require Coverage for Meds That Prevent HIV
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Hundreds of thousands of Americans take medications intended to prevent infection with HIV, but a federal judge in Texas ruled Wednesday that a provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that requires free coverage of the drugs violates the religious beliefs of a Christian-owned company. U.S. District Judge… read on > read on >
As Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter
Internet hotheads are often literally that, with hateful tweets rising in number as temperatures soar, a new study reports. Temperatures higher than 86 degrees Fahrenheit are consistently linked to heavy increases in online hate messages, according to a review of more than 4 billion English-language tweets. The researchers identified a “feel-good window” between 54 and… read on > read on >
Justin Bieber Takes Break From Touring Due to Health Issues
Singer Justin Bieber said Tuesday that he will take a break from touring while he takes care of his health. Bieber has a condition known as Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which is rare type of viral infection. Caused by the chickenpox- and shingles-related varicella-zoster virus, the syndrome can cause paralysis of the facial nerve and a… read on > read on >
Microneedling Can Help Surgical Scars Fade, Especially If Done Early
A technique called microneedling may help surgical scars heal more attractively — especially if it’s done within a couple of months of surgery, a small study suggests. Researchers found that for 25 patients, microneedling improved the long-term appearance of scars after various types of surgery — based on both patient and doctor ratings. But the… read on > read on >
Telemedicine Diagnoses Match Those of In-Person Doctor Visits Most of the Time
With online medical visits growing in popularity, a new study offers some reassurance: Diagnoses made via video are usually on the money. Mayo Clinic researchers found that of preliminary diagnoses made during video appointments at their centers, 87% were later confirmed during in-person visits. The caveat is, the accuracy varied somewhat according to the type… read on > read on >
AHA News: Gay, Bisexual Adults May Be Less Likely to Take Needed High Blood Pressure Medication
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Gay and bisexual men and women appear less likely to take prescribed medications for high blood pressure than their straight peers, and the gap has been widening in recent years, according to preliminary new research. “We expected the gap to be narrowing,” said lead study author… read on > read on >
Nearly 1 in 4 Young U.S. Adults Sought Mental Health Care During Pandemic
The stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic may have led to a significant jump in the number of young American adults seeking help for mental health woes, new data shows. Between 2019 and 2021, the percentage of American adults overall who said they’d sought and received any mental health treatment over the past year rose from… read on > read on >
First Needle-Free COVID Vaccines Get OK in India, China
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – While researchers explore the possibilities of COVID-19 vaccines that don’t require an injection, public health officials in India and China have already each approved new needle-free versions for their citizens. In India, regulators on Tuesday approved a nasal vaccine developed in the United States and manufactured by the… read on > read on >
Stories of Difficult Conception, Birth Can Boost Appreciation of Life
Stories about their difficult birth or their parents’ fertility challenges can give adult children a more grateful, upbeat attitude towards their lives, British researchers suggest. They studied the messages as well as how they were delivered, interviewing people about the stories they had been told about their conception and birth. “Many of us know our… read on > read on >