Share on PinterestA new report ranks U.S states according to residents’ reported mental health and the care available in each state. Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults experienced a mental illness in 2024, according to a new report. Though youth mental illness has improved, it is still in a state of crisis, […]
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Share on PinterestThree early onset breast cancer survivors share their stories. From left: Natalia Socorro, Danielle Lindner, and Stephanie Rico Masterson.Design by Viviana Quevedo; Photography courtesy of Christina WardPhotographs courtesy of subjects The American Cancer Society reports that early onset breast cancer in females under 50 is on the rise. Three younger women share their […]
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Share on PinterestThe FDA recently approved a generic abortion pill that’s considered as safe and effective as mifepristone. Shuran Huang for The Washington Post via Getty Images The FDA recently approved a new generic version of the abortion pill, mifepristone. This approval will help make medication abortion more affordable and increase access. Despite political controversy […]
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Share on PinterestA new study found that rectal bleeding is a warning of colorectal cancer in young adults. ZeynepKaya/Getty Images Researchers say that rectal bleeding is a strong indication of early onset colorectal cancer in adults under 50. Experts say younger adults who experience this symptom should undergo a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. […]
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Share on PinterestThere may be fewer Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026, although the average premium is expected to decrease. Johner Images/Getty Images The Medicare open enrollment period begins on October 15 for older adults who wish to enroll in or change their current health insurance plans. There’s expected to be slightly fewer Medicare Advantage […]
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Share on PinterestA new study found that young adults in good cardiovascular health tended to maintain it as they got older. Studio Firma/Stocksy United New research shows that building heart-healthy habits during young adulthood (and earlier) may determine your risk of heart disease decades later. In a 40-year study of more than 4,200 young adults, […]
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Discussion Our study of US Medicare beneficiaries with T2DM suggests that the initiation of incretin-based therapies does not increase the 3-year risk of TC versus SGLT-2 inhibitors, with estimates being null to slightly protective across comparison cohorts. However, the results are too imprecise to exclude a moderate increase in risk. These findings align with prior […]
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Share on PinterestA new trial shows that a common nasal spray may help lower the risk of contracting COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Professional Studio Images/Getty Images Researchers say people using a common allergy nasal spray, azelastine, were 69% less likely to contract COVID-19. Participants in the trial were also 71% less likely to catch […]
Read MoreIntroduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with metabolic risks and adverse maternal and fetal perinatal outcomes. This study aimed to compare pregnancy outcomes, postpartum glucose intolerance and insulin secretion capacity in women with early-onset GDM (EGDM, diagnosed<24 weeks) and late GDM (LGDM, diagnosed≥24 weeks) in Japan. Research design and methods This single-center, retrospective study […]
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Share on PinterestA new report on the mental health side effects of finasteride provides some evidence to support further research. Stan Pritchard/Alamy A new report raises concern over the increased risk of depression and suicide by men who take the medication finasteride for hair loss. The author of the commentary criticizes federal regulators and the […]
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