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EASD over a photo of IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid, Spain.

<乌鸦传媒>Weekly Insulin Efsitora Noninferior to Daily Degludec in Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes

But higher severe hypoglycemia risk with efsitora in type 1 diabetes likely precludes its use

A colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>Questions Linger About Missouri Patient Who Contracted Bird Flu

Human-to-human transmission a key concern

A photo of a woman speaking to a mature man wearing a camouflage jacket.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse-Supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Improved Sleep Outcomes

Randomized trial shows insomnia severity scores improved at both 8 weeks and 6 months

A photo of the ingredient list on food product packaging.

<乌鸦传媒>Experts Want FDA to Do More to Ensure Food Safety

New food ingredients are a "complete black box," one expert says

<乌鸦传媒>Intervention for Smokers With COPD, Asthma Boosts Quit Rates

An immediate appointment to a smoking cessation clinic shows benefit versus usual care

A photo of a female physician talking to her senior female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Should We Attribute Patients' Conditions to 'Old Age'?

Fueling denial of the realities of aging comes at a great cost

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shown, March 15, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

<乌鸦传媒>Missouri Patient Tests Positive for Bird Flu Despite No Known Exposure to Animals

Risk to general public remains low, CDC says

<乌鸦传媒>Which Vaccines Should You Get and Recommend This Fall?

Paul Offit, MD, talks about the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines for the 2024-2025 season

An xray image of the esophagus illuminated by a barium swallow.

<乌鸦传媒>Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease

Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk

A photo of an Elf Bar and Esco Bar flavored disposable vaping devices.

<乌鸦传媒>Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Olympic Athlete Dies After Attack; Dead Butt Syndrome; Elton John's Eye Problem

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a boy receiving treatment for mpox at a hospital in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

<乌鸦传媒>Mpox Is Back in the News. Here's What Clinicians Need to Know.

This new surge is different, WHO leader says

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Agent Reduces Monthly Migraine Days

Investigational Lu AG09222 met primary end point in proof-of-concept trial

A photo of the south facade of The White House.

<乌鸦传媒>Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

A photo of a senior woman receiving a vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>RSV Vaccines Show High Effectiveness Against Hospitalization in Older Adults

Initial trials were not powered to assess efficacy against RSV-associated hospitalization

A photo of delta-8 THC products for sale at a smoke shop in north Seattle.

<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About Delta-8 and Other Common Vape Shop Drugs

These substances are often sold through legal loopholes

A photo of shadows falling across a Wegovy injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>New Studies Fuel Debate Over GLP-1 Drugs and Suicide Risk

No link found in nationwide data from Sweden and Denmark and in analysis of STEP trials

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Aging Trajectories Identified in Post-Mortem Tissue

Alzheimer's may be driven by multicellular communities, analysis suggests

A photo of a neffy nasal spray over a blurred photo of shelves of medication at a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.

<乌鸦传媒>Invasive Strategy for NSTEMI in the Elderly: Fears Don't Pan Out in SENIOR-RITA

Trial paints a fuller picture of risk-benefit in complex patient population

A photo of Simon Rubick and his rescue dog Tonks in Aurora, Colorado.

<乌鸦传媒>Giving Up Pets to Seek Rehab Can Worsen Trauma. A Group Intends to End That.

Most residential rehab centers don't allow patients to bring pets

A photo of mammography equipment.

<乌鸦传媒>False-Positive Mammograms May Discourage Subsequent Screenings

Recommendations for short-interval follow-up or biopsy likely a factor

A photo of a mushroom based pain relief ointment on a tray in a wellness clinic.

<乌鸦传媒>Is 'Wellness' Bad News for Healthcare?

The growing industry is a double-edged sword

A photo of a female veterinarian holding her blue rubber gloved hand up to the nose of a dairy cow.

<乌鸦传媒>With Only Gloves to Protect Them, Farmworkers Say They Tend Sick Cows Amid Bird Flu

Employers fail to provide PPE while concerns grow over undiagnosed cases

A photo of a lecanemab (Leqembi) downloadable patient resource.

<乌鸦传媒>If Alzheimer's Drug Ads Had More Data, Here's What Might Happen

A slippery slope: emphasizing side effects could inhibit some people from accepting medicines

A photo of a broken cigarette lying on a calendar above the word Quit written in red marker.

<乌鸦传媒>Quitting Smoking Linked to Reduced Risk of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

However, this benefit was lost if smoking was resumed

ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.

<乌鸦传媒>Stopping Beta-Blockers Did Not Go as Planned for Long-Time Users

No benefit to beta-blocker interruption among MI survivors using them for secondary prevention

An aerial photo of the Boar鈥檚 Head processing plant in Jarratt, Virginia.

<乌鸦传媒>Mold, Insects at Boar's Head Plant Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak

Deli meat plant broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show

<乌鸦传媒>How Docs Can Volunteer for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Team USA's chief medical officer also discusses what he learned in Paris to prepare for next time

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques affecting nerve cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Emerging Depression Tied to Earliest Alzheimer's Pathology

Symptoms linked with very early amyloid accumulation in emotional control brain regions

A photo of an age check sign at the checkout counter of a convenience store.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Releases Final Rule on ID Checks for Tobacco Sales

Retailers will soon have to check IDs of any tobacco product customers thought to be under 30

A photo of a woman applying a hormone therapy patch to her thigh.

<乌鸦传媒>Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Women, Study Suggests

But further investigations capable are warranted to confirm the findings, researcher says

A photo of a woman holding a blue injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Agonists May Offer Protection Against Glaucoma in Type 2 Diabetes

Significant reductions in glaucoma, ocular hypertension, prescriptions versus metformin

A computer rendering of calcitonin peptide bound to its receptor.

<乌鸦传媒>Ubrogepant in Migraine Prodrome Helps Patients Return to Normal Function Sooner

But not everyone can reliably identify prodrome events, notes expert

A photo of Professor Rob Newton, PhD, DSc.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Exercise an Effective Treatment for Prostate Cancer?

A deep dive with Rob Newton, a pioneer in the field of exercise oncology

A photo of a Cattail mosquito at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, in South Portland, Maine.

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Records Year's First EEE Virus Death

Case in New Hampshire resident was the state's first in a decade

A photo of a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host.

<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About the Oropouche Virus, Also Known as Sloth Fever

Officials say to be on the lookout for infection in travelers coming from Cuba and South America

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Dalai Lama's Surgery; New Surgeon General Advisory; Concerns Over Drinking Water

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a senior woman resting a glass and her broken arm in a cast on her walker.

<乌鸦传媒>Antidepressants May Reduce Risk of Falls in Older Adults

Results differ from previous studies suggesting an increased risk

A photo of a flexible colonoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>Lasting Reductions in CRC Incidence, Death With Single Sigmoidoscopy

But editorialists call USPSTF-recommended screening option "outdated"

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