» Ketamine carries risks, say researchers. Yet for some patients, it's 'the only thing that works'
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Ketamine carries risks, say researchers. Yet for some patients, it's "the only thing that works." At the Ketamine Clinic for Depression at Massachusetts General Hospital, patients make their way each day to receive intravenous infusions of the powerful anesthetic that has become an alternative therapy for treatment-resistant depression.

» Most Americans want primary care providers to address mental health, survey finds
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A majority of Americans (70%) say they would prefer to be asked about both their physical and mental health during medical appointments with their primary care providers (PCPs). The finding from the new "West Health-Gallup Survey on Mental Health in America" comes as more than one in five U.S. adults, or 59.3 million people, were living with a m...

» Social Security tackles overpayment 'injustices,' but problems remain
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
In March, newly installed Social Security chief Martin O'Malley criticized agency "injustices" that "shock our shared sense of equity and good conscience as Americans."

» High nurse and doctor turnover linked to increased patient deaths in NHS hospitals
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
High monthly turnover rates of nurses and senior doctors are associated with higher deaths for emergency patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England, finds a study published by The BMJ.

» Study finds 2 million ex-smokers currently vape in England
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
About one in five people who have stopped smoking for more than a year in England currently vape, equivalent to 2.2 million people, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

» Algorithm can identify subtle changes in a person's voice for early Parkinson's detection
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Algorithms that can detect subtle changes in a person's voice are emerging as a potential new diagnostic tool for Parkinson's disease, according to researchers from Iraq and Australia.

» Georgia lawmakers consider funding research on how psychedelics might help veterans
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A bipartisan panel of Georgia lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a plan recommending the state spend up to $5 million studying the effects of ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms and other mind-altering drugs on mental health treatments for military veterans.

» Signals of inflammation during pregnancy linked to aging and memory changes 50 years later
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
An estimated 13.8 million people in the U.S. will have Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050, two thirds of whom are projected to be women. The brain circuitry underlying memory is widely known to differ based on biological sex, but sex-based drivers of aging and AD are still unclear.

» AI method can measure cancer severity using pathology reports to shorten selection process for clinical trials
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A group of investigators led by Cedars-Sinai have developed and successfully tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) method to make launching cancer clinical trials easier and faster. The method uses patients' pathology reports to automate the classification of patients by the severity of their cancers, potentially shortening the process of se...

» Physician offers tips for living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people in the U.S. have a diagnosis of COPD, but millions more may have the disease without knowing it.

» Researchers zero in on genetic variant tied to miscarriages
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
In what could be a major advance in understanding the genetic causes underlying human infertility, scientists led by researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick have identified a gene variant directly tied to early miscarriages in women.

» Cities, states say they'll need more help to replace millions of lead pipes
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A new federal rule will require water utilities across the country to pull millions of lead drinking water pipes out of the ground and replace them, at a cost of billions of dollars.

» Nationwide, couple-based reproductive carrier screening program demonstrates feasibility
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A nationwide, couple-based reproductive carrier screening program has demonstrated feasibility in informing reproductive decision-making, according to a study published in the Nov. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

» Study assesses risk for 28-day hospitalization for adults with RSV
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A number of adults with outpatient medically attended respiratory syncytial virus (MA-RSV) infection experience hospitalization within 28 days, with a higher proportion among high-risk subgroups, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in JAMA Network Open.

» K-drama for mental health? Binge on, one expert says
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
If you've ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like "Squid Game" or "Crash Landing On You", one Korean-American expert has good news: it's likely improved your mental health.

» Malaria ravages Nigerian city infamous for vaccine doubts
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Zuwaira Muhammad sat beside her emaciated 10-month-old twins on a clinic bed in northern Nigeria, caring for them as they battled malnutrition and malaria.

» Poor mental health linked to browsing negative content online
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
People with poorer mental health are more prone to browsing negative content online, which further exacerbates their symptoms, finds a study led by UCL researchers. The relationship between mental health and web-browsing is causal and bi-directional, according to the study published in Nature Human Behaviour.

» Six-country study investigates drug-resistant bacteria on hospital surfaces
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Antimicrobial resistance happens when bacteria and other microbes that can cause infections gain the ability to resist treatment by antibiotics or other antimicrobial medicines.

» Rising threat of nitazenes joins fentanyl in Canada's toxic drug supply
11/21/24 from CBC | Health News
The toxic drug crisis has taken more than 47,000 lives in Canada since 2016 and the synthetic opioid fentanyl has become a household name. But now, an even more potent class of synthetic drug is showing up in drug busts across the country: nitazenes.

» 2024 Christmas Gifts for Her (60+ Ideas She’ll Love!)
11/21/24 from Wellness Mama®
As a mom, I’ve been given plenty of gifts over the years. But it can be tricky to find the perfect gifts for the women in your life. This gift guide has holiday gifts for moms, sisters, aunts, wives, BFFs, and every other woman on your list. While you’re at it, don’t forget to get […] Continue reading 2024 Christmas Gifts for Her (60+ Idea...

» National survey shows millions of Americans hurt by others' drinking, drug use
11/21/24 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
The risks of alcohol and other drug consumption to the user are well known, but many Americans—nearly 160 million—say they've been harmed by someone else's substance use, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

» Study links historical education policies to better cognitive outcomes later in life
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Historical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later life memory and risk of dementia, according to a study led by a Rutgers Health researcher.

» Researchers seek to develop noninvasive diagnostics for chronic fatigue syndrome
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and long-term illness characterized by extreme fatigue that doesn't improve with rest, and can worsen with physical activity.

» Titrzepatide reduces risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with obesity-related heart failure
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with heart failure, preserved heart pump function and obesity, new research from UVA Health reveals.

» Nanoparticle coating enhances cancer drug delivery and reduces side effects
11/21/24 from The Medical News
A spoonful of sugar might actually help the medicine go down, according to recent research from the University of Mississippi. And it could reduce the harmful side effects of cancer treatment.

» Preterm birth linked to increased mortality risk across decades
11/21/24 from The Medical News
According to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth until the third and fourth decades of life.

» Normal breast tissue cells harbor cancer-like genetic abnormalities
11/21/24 from The Medical News
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center finds that, in healthy women, some breast cells that otherwise appear normal may contain chromosome abnormalities typically associated with invasive breast cancer. The findings question conventional thinking on the genetic origins of breast cancer, which could infl...

» Electrical stimulation of vagus nerve could combat inflammatory bowel disease
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine have found that tapping into the nervous system could help reduce the gut inflammation that drives inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

» Jaw muscle size linked to sarcopenia risk in older adults
11/21/24 from The Medical News
As populations age, the prevalence of sarcopenia-;a progressive loss of muscle mass and function-;has become an increasingly urgent public health concern. Sarcopenia increases the risk of falls and frailty, reduces the quality of life for older adults, and heightens the likelihood of requiring long-term care. Preventing sarcopenia is, therefore,...

» Rethinking dairy: Whole milk tied to healthier weight profiles
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges traditional low-fat dairy guidelines and highlights whole milk's potential role in healthy weight management.

» Researchers uncover key genes linked to DCIS progression
11/21/24 from The Medical News
A team of researchers mapping a molecular atlas for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has made a major advance toward distinguishing whether the early pre-cancers in the breast will develop into invasive cancers or remain stable.

» Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Found to Have Bacteria During Inspection, F.D.A. Warns
11/21/24 from Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.

» Former doctor is sentenced to life in prison after conviction for sexually abusing patients
11/21/24 from ABC News: Health
A former doctor has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple patients, including children, over the span of years in the New York area

» Top health official in New Mexico leaves after less than 2 years on the job
11/21/24 from ABC News: Health
New Mexico Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving after less than two years on the job

» Cannabis use linked to brain changes in young adults at risk of psychosis
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found.

» Telemedicine use in neurology affected by race and neighborhood disparities
11/21/24 from The Medical News
For people seeing a neurologist, their age, race, ethnicity and neighborhood may play a role in whether they do so in person or virtually, via telemedicine, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology® Clinical Practice , an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

» USC researchers receive $6 million to advance dry AMD treatment
11/21/24 from The Medical News
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state's stem cell agency, has awarded a two-year, $6 million grant to a team at the USC Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics and the USC Roski Eye Institute advancing a new treatment for one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults.

» How to live longer, plus bird flu outbreaks and kids' health warnings
11/21/24 from Health News Today on Fox News
The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health care, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

» New AI tool identifies key human factors influencing maternity care outcomes
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Loughborough University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that identifies the key human factors influencing maternity care outcomes, supporting ongoing efforts to improve safety for mothers and babies.

» AI model combines speech and brain activity to diagnose depression
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps to identify depression based on both speech and brain neural activity.

» Oral medication sodium oxybate shows promise for treating laryngeal dystonia
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Laryngeal dystonia (LD), a rare neurological disease that significantly impacts a person's ability to speak due to uncontrollable vocal cord spasms, can have a debilitating effect on a person's social life, employment and mental health.

» Landmark study highlights growing pediatric IBD rates across the U.S.
11/21/24 from The Medical News
A groundbreaking study published today in Gastroenterology provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) prevalence in the United States.

» Children's Colorado earns prestigious cardiomyopathy recognition
11/21/24 from The Medical News
Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) has been named a Cardiomyopathy Center of Care by the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF), a national nonprofit committed to improving health outcomes and quality of life for children with cardiomyopathy.

» COVID Lockdowns Fast-Track Brain Aging in Youth
11/21/24 from Articles
COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescents, according to a recent study. 1 The pandemic drastically changed daily routines, leaving many young people struggling with their mental and physical health. You might have noticed how isolation affected teens, especially girls, more than boys. Increased feelings of anxiety and depression ...

» Yo-Yo Dieting Alters Gut Health, Driving Weight Regain and Inflammation
11/21/24 from Articles
If you've ever experienced the frustration of losing weight only to regain it, you're not alone. This pattern, known as yo-yo dieting, is incredibly common. While the cycle itself is disheartening, research suggests it may have more serious consequences for your health than previously thought. 1 Yo-yo dieting doesn't just affect your waistline —...

» High Levels of Toxic Flame Retardants Found in Everyday Products Made from Black Plastic
11/21/24 from Articles
When you throw away an old or broken TV, do you ever wonder where it goes? Apparently, most electronics, particularly their plastic parts like the casing, are recycled and mixed with other plastics, and then reused. However, did you know that these recycled plastics end up in everyday things that you come in close contact with, like your childre...

» Cigarette smoke can induce disordered oropharyngeal microbiota that aggravates flu severity
11/20/24 from The Medical News
New research has shown that cigarette smoke can induce disordered oropharyngeal microbiota that aggravates the severity of influenza A virus infection.

» CRISPR-based therapy shown to be safe, effective for people with transthyretin amyloidosis
11/20/24 from The Medical News
A new type of therapy that 'edits' a gene in patients with a rare heart condition has been shown to be safe and effective, according to research from UCL and the Royal Free Hospital.

» Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island
11/20/24 from ABC News: Health
A push by New York City jail officials to block people detained at Rikers Island from receiving physical mail was based on faulty fentanyl test strips that overstated the influx of contraband sent through the mail

» Diane Coleman, Fierce Foe of the Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 71
11/20/24 from Health
Her fight for disability rights included founding a group called Not Dead Yet, which protested the work of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and others.