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FDA approves new drug to treat rare disease PKU FDA approves new drug to treat rare disease PKU 8 hours ago ago
FRIDAY, May 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Palynziq (pegvaliase-pqpz) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat phenylketonuria, commonly called PKU.
Science still isn't clear if yawns really are contagious Science still isn't clear if yawns really are contagious 8 hours ago ago
We've all "caught" yawning from other people, but why that happens is unclear, according to a psychologist who has researched the behavior.
Study finds many concussion patients don't follow-up Study finds many concussion patients don't follow-up 11 hours ago ago
Although millions of Americans suffer concussions each year, many aren't given information about traumatic brain injury or follow-up care, a new study finds.
Incesticide-treated clothes effective against disease-carrying ticks Incesticide-treated clothes effective against disease-carrying ticks 1 day ago ago
A new U.S. government study confirms that insecticide-treated clothes marketed for preventing tick-borne ills do, in fact, thwart the pests.
Coal miners face growing wave of black lung disease Coal miners face growing wave of black lung disease 1 day ago ago
The deadliest form of black lung disease is on the rise among American coal miners, a new study finds.
NIH study suggests opioid therapy not effective against chronic pain NIH study suggests opioid therapy not effective against chronic pain 1 day ago ago
May 25 (UPI) -- Opioid therapy may not always be effective against chronic pain and could lead to depression, according to a National Institutes of Health Study.
Study: Leave tablets, smartphones out of bedroom for better sleep Study: Leave tablets, smartphones out of bedroom for better sleep 1 day ago ago
Tablets, smartphones and laptops are robbing Americans of sleep, say researchers who found that unending entertainment and light are a slumber-killing combo.
Researchers identify treatment for new form of vertigo Researchers identify treatment for new form of vertigo 1 day ago ago
Because vertigo can have many causes, treating it can be difficult, but researchers have identified a new type that may be effectively treated with medication.
CPAP machines may help your sex life CPAP machines may help your sex life 2 days ago ago
Women with sleep apnea might experience a boost in their sex life if they regularly use a CPAP machine, a new study shows.
Low-fat diet tied to better breast cancer survival Low-fat diet tied to better breast cancer survival 2 days ago ago
Breast cancer patients who adopted a low-fat diet were more likely to survive for at least a decade after diagnosis, compared to patients who ate fattier fare.
A germ-filled capsule might help spot gastro ills A germ-filled capsule might help spot gastro ills 2 days ago ago
Doctors may be able to diagnose gastrointestinal problems without invasive tests by asking patients to swallow a capsule containing a bacteria-laced sensor.
Severe eczema linked to increased risk for heart attack, stroke Severe eczema linked to increased risk for heart attack, stroke 2 days ago ago
Sufferers of severe eczema may be at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and irregular heartbeat, British researchers report.
10-year study shows obesity increases risk for 12 cancers 10-year study shows obesity increases risk for 12 cancers 2 days ago ago
May 24 (UPI) -- A new report by the World Cancer Research Fund Thursday links excessive body fat to 12 types of cancers, at a time it says obesity is on the rise globally.
Heavier women may have higher risk for cancer, study says Heavier women may have higher risk for cancer, study says 2 days ago ago
Excessive weight gain is never a good idea for health. Now, new research supports the notion that putting on pounds raises cancer risks for middle-aged women.
Antidepressants may lead to weight gain, British study says Antidepressants may lead to weight gain, British study says 2 days ago ago
If you're taking an antidepressant, you're likely to gain weight, a new study out of Britain reports.
Study: Cash more effective than e-cigarettes at getting smokers to quit Study: Cash more effective than e-cigarettes at getting smokers to quit 2 days ago ago
Vaping has been touted as a way to help smokers quit, but research finds e-cigarettes and free nicotine replacement products barely move the motivation needle.
Mediterranean diet most popular on U.S. coasts Mediterranean diet most popular on U.S. coasts 3 days ago ago
Evidence linking a Mediterranean diet to health benefits is extensive and growing, but new research finds Americans in some regions aren't taking to it.
More fish in the diet could boost sex lives and fertility More fish in the diet could boost sex lives and fertility 3 days ago ago
Adding more seafood to the diet could help get couples' sex lives, and even their fertility, back in the swim of things, new research shows.
One-third of adults may need blood pressure drugs under new guidelines One-third of adults may need blood pressure drugs under new guidelines 3 days ago ago
One of every three adults has high blood pressure that should be treated with medication, say new guidelines adopted by two leading heart health associations.
Religious refusal laws may have mental health effect on LGBT people Religious refusal laws may have mental health effect on LGBT people 3 days ago ago
New research finds religious refusal laws may lead to mental distress for many lesbians and gays, not just those personally discriminated against.
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