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FDA clears Papzimeos to treat adult respiratory papillomatosis
The FDA approved Papzimeos for the treatment of adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo…
DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood
A genetic test could predict whether a child will be obese as an adult. A global study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that the risk of severe obesity in adulthood can be identified in early childhood through a…
Study links poor sleep to self-harm in teenagers
Shorter sleep, going to sleep later and frequent waking during the night all were significantly associated with a 14-year-old's risk of self-harm in a new study.…
Girl with heart failure calls dad with life-changing message after 200-day hospital stay
An 11-year-old Ohio girl delivered the phone call of a lifetime, as she told her dad she was finally getting the heart transplant she'd been waiting for. Ava Cooper, who was born in 2014 with several heart defects, underwent her first…
Possible radioactive contamination prompts 2nd frozen shrimp recall
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced a second recall of frozen shrimp sold in nine states due to possible contamination from a radioactive isotope.…
Extreme heat creates ‘recipe for disaster’ for vulnerable seniors, expert warns
The summer heat can be tough on anyone’s body and mind — but the stakes are higher for seniors. Extreme heat may speed up "biological aging" in older individuals, raising concerns about its impact on long-term health, according to a…
Evidence review indicates vaping is a gateway to tobacco smoking
University of York researchers said an evidence review of previous studies indicates vaping acts as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people. File Photo by…
AI tools could weaken doctors’ skills in detecting colon cancer, study suggests
The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical space are ever-growing, but evidence suggests it can also come with risks. A new study by European researchers investigated how AI can change the behavior of endoscopists when…
Study suggests omega-3 fatty acids might prevent nearsightedness
Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers said their findings indicate omega-3 fatty acids might help ward off the development of nearsightedness in children. File…
Skin cancer risk can increase with dangerous new trend, doctors warn
Dermatologists are warning about the dangers of a TikTok trend where teens create "sunburn tattoos." This entails allowing the skin to get sunburned while wearing stickers, tape or sunscreen in order to create artistic designs.Although…
Heart groups issue new guidelines for blood pressure treatment
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released a joint statement explaining new guidelines for high blood pressure treatment. File…
Francis Ford Coppola’s treatment sheds light on heart condition affecting millions
Francis Ford Coppola, director of "The Godfather," was hospitalized in Italy last week for a non-emergency cardiac procedure. The filmmaker, 86, sought to update a "30-year-old AFib procedure," according to a post on his Instagram…
‘Astonishing’ video shows human embryo implanting in real time
1 of 4 | A human embryo is shown implanting itself inside a simulated uterine wall in an image taken from the first real-time video of the process ever…
Cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of pancreatic, colorectal tumors
An experimental cancer vaccine has shown promise in keeping certain cancers from coming back. In a phase 1 clinical trial led in part by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers tested the vaccine (ELI-002 2P)…
PFAS chemicals tied to weight loss difficulties in teens
"Forever" PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager's ability to drop excess weight, even if they've undergone weight-loss surgery, University of Southern California…
Mosquito-born dengue fever cases surge at popular US vacation destination
Cases of dengue virus continue to surge in Hawaii, with the state recently reporting the 12th case so far this year. One case was confirmed on the island of Maui, with the remaining 11 occurring on Oahu.In the latest case, the person…
‘Immune youth’ could lead to autoimmune issues for seniors
A new study suggests seniors with youthful immune systems could face higher risks of autoimmune diseases. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo…
Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may show warning signs long before classic symptoms appear — and mental health concerns could be among the first red flags, according to new research. A University of British Columbia (UBC) study,…
Trial shows promise for new bloodborne staph infection treatment
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said a new treatment for bloodborne staph infections showed promise in a clinical trial. File Photo by Tamas…
What people who live to 100 years old have in common, according to science
Living to see 100 is a major feat that has a common thread. Recent studies of centenarians – people who are in their 100s – have found that they suffer from fewer diseases overall, develop them more slowly and are less likely to…