Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk MedNews
MONDAY, May 11, 2026 Extreme heat waves appear to be a trigger for asthma attacks, with nighttime heat proving particularly risky, a new study suggests.Hospital
RFK Jr. Launches Plan To Curb Antidepressant ‘Overprescription’ MedNews
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 A new federal initiative aims to curb overprescribing of psychiatric medications while emphasizing holistic care. Today, we take clear and d
Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure MedNews
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 Everyday foods like beans, lentils and tofu may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure.In a new study published May 7 in BMJ
Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says MedNews
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 So-called super shoes have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming times posted at r
TV, Movies Offer Flawed Depictions Of Autism, Add To Delayed Diagnosis, Study Says MedNews
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 Stereotypes of autistic men in films and TV could be contributing to delayed autism diagnosis of women and non-binary people, a new study ar
Opioid OD Survivors Have Triple Rate Of Repeat Overdoses Than Previously Estimated MedNews
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 People hospitalized for opioid overdose have a higher rate of subsequent OD than previously thought, a new study says.Previously, it was est
A New Medicare Option For Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know MedNews
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 (Health Day News) Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for 50 a month.It s a not
Exposure Therapy Can Successfully Ease Peanut Allergies MedNews
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 Exposure therapy can successfully protect preschool children from peanut allergies, a new study says.Children ages 1 to 3 fed small amounts
Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 as WHO Says Risk Is Low MedNews
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 As an investigation continues into a hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers and sickened five on an ocean liner, the World Healt
New Study Suggests The Brain Can Continue Learning While In An Unconscious State MedNews
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 A new study is challenging what we know about the unconscious brain.Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found the brain may continue