HIV & AIDS
FDA moves to ease restrictions on gay men giving blood
U.S. Food & Drug Administration policies that have limited blood donations from men who have sex with men may soon ease.
Dec 1, 2022
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Cardiology
Plaque-lined arteries put future health of young American Indians at risk
Young American Indians with early signs of plaque in their arteries may be especially vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular conditions later in life, according to new research that calls for earlier ...
Nov 11, 2021
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Genetics
New research examines the relationship between complex traits and non-European ancestry
Exploring diverse ancestry is a critical factor in furthering medical research.
May 25, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Adding juice to baby's diet could set stage for obesity
(HealthDay)—Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than 4,000 American mothers ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Medications
Wegovy, Ozempic probably won't harm vision in people with diabetes, study finds
There's good news for people with diabetes who are turning to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to treat their disease and lose weight: The drugs probably will not harm their vision.
Nov 9, 2023
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Dentistry
New guideline details acute pain management strategies for adolescent, adult dental patients
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in adults and adolescents aged 12 or older, according to a ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Radiology & Imaging
Study uncovers barriers to mammography screening among Black women
Breast cancer health disparities disproportionately impact Black/African American women in the United States. Black women have a 40 percent higher death rate compared to white women. Strikingly, breast cancer is the leading ...
Jul 31, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Beyond the battlefield, a broader understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder
Since 2014, June has been designated by the federal government as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, bringing attention to the serious mental health condition some individuals develop after experiencing ...
Jun 7, 2023
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Cardiology
High blood pressure now affects 1 in every 7 US pregnancies
Rates of high blood pressure among pregnant women in the United States are on the rise and now occur in at least one in seven hospital deliveries, a new government report warns.
Apr 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hospital discharge practices could improve health of infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
The chronic lung disease bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) affects a significant number of infants who were born early and have underdeveloped lungs. They typically require lengthy specialized care in a neonatal intensive ...
Jan 20, 2024
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