Narcan will soon be available without a need for a prescription. The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it has approved the very first over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray. The FDA...
Losing 39 Minutes of Sleep Can Impact Kids
A study released on Wednesday revealed that a child losing a mere 39 minutes of sleep at night can significantly affect their overall well-being. Researchers from the University of Otago in Dunedin,...
Maternal Mortality Reaches Near 60-Year High
The maternal mortality rate in the United States has risen to the highest level seen in almost six decades. A report released on March 16 by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics showed...
Study | Fasting and Diabetes Remission
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that intermittent fasting could reverse Type 2 diabetes. Under the supervision of medical experts, nearly half...
Hospital Data Breaches Surge
Data breaches of confidential hospital records have been on the rise in recent years. Researchers affiliated with the University of Minnesota released a study in December 2022 detailing the...
FDA Approves Nasal Spray for Migraines
The Food and Drug Administration has recently approved Zavzpret to quickly relieve migraine symptoms. The nasal spray is manufactured by the multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology...
Daylight Saving Time Tips for Sleep
Clocks sprang forward this weekend, giving us more light in the evenings. While many would see no reason to find issues with increased light in the evenings, doctors are not fans of Daylight Saving...
11 Minutes a Day Keeps Disease Away
Short periods of daily aerobic activity have been shown to lead to overall better health and less disease. Scientists detailed the findings of their meta-analysis of 94 cohort studies involving more...
North Texas Among Hardest Places To Stay Fit
Multiple North Texas towns have been ranked among the worst cities in the United States for individuals trying to maintain an active lifestyle. As is usually the case in the weeks following New...
FDA Announces Eyedrop Recalls
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new warnings to consumers regarding two unrelated recalls of eyedrops, citing contamination risks that could result in vision issues and severe...
Natural COVID Immunity On Par With Vaccines
A new study has concluded that natural immunity to COVID-19 may provide as much protection as vaccination. This study was published in The Lancet on February 16. Scientists said this is the first...
Walgreens To Limit Abortion Pill Distribution
Walgreens has announced it will stop selling abortion pills in states where officials have threatened legal action, including in states where abortion is still legal. The pharmacy chain told NPR...
FDA Recommends RSV Vaccine for Elderly
During a panel on Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine developed by Pfizer has been deemed "safe and effective" for older adults. The FDA...
New Treatment Could Help Heart Valve Leaks
New research has yielded promising results for those with achy, breaky, and above all, leaky hearts. Abbott, a medical device tech company, funded a clinical trial in which patients suffering from...
Afternoon Exercise May Lead to Longer Life
Exercise at certain points in the day might be affecting your life span. Research published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications detailed the correlation between the timing of exercise...
Telehealth’s Prescribing Without Oversight
Health startup entities are being accused of offering weight loss medication with little oversight. Companies such as Calibrate are marketing GLP-1 weight loss drugs in online advertisements. GLP-1s...
Texas Scientists Receive Grant for HIV Vaccine
Texas scientists have received a substantial award for research into the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has given a new four-year grant of nearly $4...
Vitamin D Tied to Remarkable Health Outcomes
Health experts recommend a daily dose of vitamin D to reap a multitude of benefits but urge caution on dosage. Vitamin D plays various essential roles in numerous organs and processes. It directly...
Half the World To Be Obese by 2035
The World Obesity Atlas for 2023 has projected that 51% of people worldwide — over 4 billion — will be obese by 2035.
UN Urges Action Against Superbugs
The United Nations (UN) issued a report recently calling attention to the global threat of "superbugs" linked to antimicrobial resistance and urging coordinated preventative action now. "Superbugs...
Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills Florida Man
A Florida man has died due to a brain-consuming microorganism. The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte (DOH-Charlotte) announced on February 23 that a man had perished due to a type of amoeba...
