FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People wanting to keep wrinkles at bay will soon have a new option now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first competitor for Botox in decades.Daxxify, made by Revance Therapeutics In…
Learn MoreDogs Have Died After Licking a Common Chemotherapy Cream, FDA Warns
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your dog may like to lick your hand or face, but if you’re using a chemotherapy cream that treats certain skin conditions, you should not allow it, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises.The medication …
Learn MoreCT Lung Cancer Screening Catches More Tumors Early
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Lung cancer CT screening scans can catch tumors at an earlier and more treatable stage, a new study indicates.The number of stage 1 lung cancers detected by doctors increased 8.4% after low-dose CT screening …
Learn MoreGetting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits, recent research suggests.“The walk to school is a wonde…
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Artificial sweeteners may harm the heart. Sugar substitutes are a popular way to try to keep slim, but French research suggests they may also increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Read moreCT lung cancer screening catches more tumors early….
Learn MoreCOVID May Help Trigger A-Fib in Some Patients
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) – About 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 develop the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, according to data from an American Heart Association (AHA) registry.Having a new case of a-fib in the hos…
Learn MoreHunger, Poor Diet More Likely for Women With Disabilities
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers working to better understand the diets of younger women with disabilities found this group was more likely to report a poor diet and food insecurity.”Eating a nutritious diet is central to preventi…
Learn MorePrevalence of Concurrent HIV, STIs High in Persons With Monkeypox
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among persons with monkeypox, those with HIV infection or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are disproportionately represented, according to research published in the Sept. 9 issue of the U.S. Centers …
Learn MorePrevalence of Concurrent HIV, STIs High in Persons With Monkeypox
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among persons with monkeypox, those with HIV infection or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are disproportionately represented, according to research published in the Sept. 9 issue of the U.S. Centers …
Learn MorePoor Periodontal Health Linked to Cognitive Decline, Dementia
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Poor periodontal health and tooth loss are associated with increased risks for cognitive decline and dementia, according to a review published online Sept. 8 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society…
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