The number of people experiencing numbness, pins and needles, and burning pain in their feet and toes seems to be on the rise, new research suggests, and some of these folks may be at increased risk for heart trouble. Exactly why there has been an uptick in “small fiber neuropathy” is not fully understood yet,… read on > read on >
A boxed warning and a checklist of risks that must be shared with patients is among the new breast implant safety measures announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday. As the FDA “continues to evaluate the overall effects of breast implants in patients, today’s actions help ensure that all patients receive the… read on > read on >
Why do some people refuse to get vaccinated or wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19? The biggest driver of that decision is a belief that the virus poses no threat to them, a new international study suggests. The researchers said their findings could help guide efforts to fight future pandemics. The investigators examined… read on > read on >
Younger patients with advanced colon cancer don’t live longer than older patients, but it’s unclear why, researchers say. The authors of the new study said they were surprised by the findings, which come as colon cancer rates are on the rise among young Americans. “As a group, younger patients are more physically active and have… read on > read on >
A deal for Merck’s COVID-19 pill to be made and sold cheaply in poor nations has been reached with Medicines Patent Pool, a United Nations-backed nonprofit organization. The royalty-free license means that companies in 105 countries, mostly in Africa and Asia, can sublicense the formulation for the antiviral pill molnupiravir and start making it, the… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 27, 2021 Do you like your burgers well done with a side of plastic? Probably not. But a new study suggests that fast food often comes with a sizable helping of plastic-softening chemicals that could potentially lead to hormone disruption, infertility and learning disabilities. At issue are phthalates and other so-called “replacement plasticizers.”… read on > read on >
Patients suffering from “long COVID” can have symptoms that last a year or more, putting their jobs and everyday routines in jeopardy, a new study finds. Looking at more than 150 people with long-lasting effects from COVID-19, researchers said the patients reported thinking problems, fatigue, brain fog, headache, sleep problems and dizziness. “The majority of… read on > read on >
After prostate cancer surgery, men can safely undergo fewer radiation treatments at higher doses, a new clinical trial shows. Researchers found that the shorter regimen — given over five weeks, instead of seven — did not raise patients’ odds of lasting side effects. Safety has been a “major concern” because when patients have fewer radiation… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 27, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The nightmare was so vivid that you woke up in a cold sweat, heart racing and certain that the creepy catastrophe was all too real. Should you have skipped the haunted house and those terrifying Halloween movies? More importantly, was that nightmare bad for your health?… read on > read on >
Severely immunocompromised people may require a fourth mRNA coronavirus shot, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The agency didn’t provide an official recommendation about a fourth shot in its updated guidelines, but did say that people should talk to their doctors to determine if one is necessary, CNN reported. In August, the… read on > read on >
