Health

A new study from Epic Research, a health analytics firm based in Verona, Wisconsin, detected some encouraging news for those who suffer from cystic fibrosis (CF).  In 2008, the average life expectancy among CF patients was 26 years — 65% lower than those without the disease. As of 2022, the …

As if you needed another reason to avoid picking your nose, the unsanitary habit could increase the risk of contracting COVID, according to a new study from Amsterdam University Medical Centers. A total of 219 health care workers in the Netherlands completed a survey on their habits and physical features, …

Between those dreaded hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and hours spent tossing and turning at night, menopause can be downright miserable.  Hormone replacement therapy is one option, but if you’re concerned about the risks or want to try natural fixes first, the good news is that there are non-hormonal …

A growing number of Americans are building immunity to antibiotics, which can make them more vulnerable to illnesses and infections. There are about 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which cause at least 35,000 annual deaths. And those numbers are …

Fears over valley fever are ramping up in Northern California Fears over valley fever are ramping up in Northern California 03:34 More than 500,000 Americans could be sickened each year by Valley fever, the disease caused by breathing in the fungus Coccidioides, according to preliminary estimates developed by  the Centers …

A state program that aims to make hepatitis C treatment affordable and accessible has garnered thousands of users and helped inspire a similar federal program.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C, and about 40% of …

Lupin Pharmaceuticals has recalled two batches of the oral birth control Tydemy due to reduced effectiveness that may result in unexpected pregnancies for users.  The FDA said that the pills were voluntarily recalled after manufacturers realized that the oral contraception contained a decreased level of ascorbic acid, an ingredient in …

The March of Dimes’ latest report, “Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity,” identifies all U.S. counties that lack prenatal care. (iStock) PREGNANCY PERILS – More than a third (36%) of U.S. counties are considered “maternity care deserts.” Here’s why this matters. Continue reading… …

The National Institutes of Health has selected Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo as the new director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Marrazzo, who is currently the director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, succeeds Dr. Anthony Fauci as the nation’s top …

Artificial intelligence-powered ultrasounds are now one step closer to becoming part of routine prenatal care. Sonio Detect, an AI-powered ultrasound scanning technology, has become the first product of its kind to land FDA approval. Made by Sonio, a “femtech” company based in Paris, France, the AI product functions as a …