Experimental Patch Provides Real-Time Feedback On Muscle Performance

THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An experimental wireless patch might help injured athletes better recover from muscle tears, sprains and strains, according to a new study.

The patch measures tissue stiffness by sending sound waves along the surface of the body and listening to the resulting vibrations, researchers said re...

Bladder Control Problems? There May Be An App For That

THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Having trouble with bladder control? There might be an app for that, researchers say.

Female veterans suffering from urinary incontinence received effective relief using a smartphone app called MyHealtheBladder, researchers reported Sept. 16 in JAMA Network Open.

The app deli...

Pharma Payments Might Influence MS Drug Prescriptions, Researchers Argue

THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 4 out of 5 American neurologists prescribing multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs have received at least one payment from the pharmaceutical industry, a new study reports.

Those who prescribe larger amounts of MS drugs were more likely to have received payments, and those who got payments w...

Ozempic, Zepbound Offer Unexpected Benefits For Psoriasis Patients

THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with psoriasis might receive unexpected benefits from cutting-edge weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.

Psoriasis patients taking GLP-1 drugs had a 78% lower risk of premature death and a 44% lower risk of heart attack, stroke or other heart-related health c...

Hair Samples May Help Spot Mental Health Risks in Sick Kids

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17 2025 (HealthDay News) — Children with chronic illnesses face extra challenges, and measuring stress through hair samples may help doctors predict which kids are at highest risk for mental health problems.

Researchers studied 244 Canadian children with chronic physical illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis and cyst...

FDA Cracks Down on Hims, Other Telehealth Companies Over Drug Ads

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials are cracking down on telehealth companies’ promotion of unapproved versions of prescription drugs, including popular weight loss medications.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released more than 100 warning letters aimed at both drugmake...

DermaRite Widens Recall to 32 Products Over Bacteria Risk

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — DermaRite Industries has widened its earlier recall of hand soaps to include 32 personal care products that could be contaminated with a dangerous bacteria, health officials report.

The New Jersey-based company said the recalled items include body washes, lotions, soaps, shampoos, sanitize...

Wegovy May Help Quiet Constant Food Cravings, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A popular weight-loss drug may do more than help patients shed pounds. It could also help quiet the nonstop food cravings many people struggle with.

New results from a U.S. survey of 550 Wegovy users found that patients reported a major drop in “food noise,” or intrusive though...

Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Not Consulting With Neurologists, Missing Out On Important Care

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Roughly half of pregnant women with epilepsy see a neurologist while they’re expecting, an oversight that could put both mom and baby at risk, researchers say.

About 45% of women with epilepsy didn’t see a neurologist at all in the year leading up to delivery, researchers repor...

Sleep Difficult For LGBTQ+ Teens, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — LGBTQ+ teenagers in the United States might be losing sleep due to violence, bullying and rejection, a recent study says.

Gender and sexual minority teens are more likely to have trouble falling asleep at night, researchers reported in June in the Journal of Adolescence.

How...

3D Printing Offering Hope For Spinal Cord Injuries

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new process that combines 3D printing, stem cells and lab-grown tissues could prove a groundbreaking innovation for spinal cord injury recovery, a new study says.

The process uses 3D printing to form stem cells into scaffolds containing microscopic channels that guide the growth of new n...

Can Mammograms Assess Women's Heart Health?

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Regular mammograms might offer a “two-for-one” opportunity to protect women’s health, a new study says.

Mammograms can be used to successfully predict heart disease risk in women, on top of their ability to detect early breast cancers, researchers reported Sept. 16 in the...

Timing Of Menopause Hormone Therapy Key To Protecting Brain From Alzheimer's

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hormone replacement therapy might protect a woman’s brain against Alzheimer’s disease, but only if the timing’s right, researchers say.

Women who start hormone therapy within five years of menopause can lower their Alzheimer’s risk by as much as 32%, researchers rep...

Circumcision Down In U.S., Partly Due To Parental Mistrust Of Doctors, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Circumcision rates have declined significantly in the United States, driven in part by parents’ distrust of medical advice, a new study says.

Circumcision of newborn boys declined from 54% to 49% between 2012 and 2022, according to records from more than 1.5 million U.S. male births....

U.S. Officials To Review COVID Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy, Kids

TUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials are reviewing safety data on COVID vaccines in pregnant women and children, and may also reconsider recommendations for older adults.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is analyzing reports of possible birth defects after vaccination during pregnancy, while ...

Goodles Mac & Cheese Recalled Due to Hidden Allergen Risk

TUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Gooder Foods, Inc. is recalling eight lots of its boxed mac and cheese products because they may contain undeclared allergens, federal officials said.

The recall covers five lots of Vegan Is Believin’ – Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals that may contain milk and three lots o...

RFK Jr. Adds 5 Members to Vaccine Advisory Committee Ahead of Meeting

TUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Five new members have been appointed to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory committee, federal health officials announced.

The move comes just days before the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets to review vaccines for COVID...

Over 100,000 Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Recalled for Fire Risk

TUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 100,000 Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges are being recalled because of a risk of fire and burns, federal safety officials announced.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall consists of two models of the Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridge: A 4-liter version ...

Over-The-Counter Sales Of OD-Reversal Drug Have Been A Bust

TUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Over-the-counter sales have tanked for the overdose reversal drug naloxone, likely due to its high price, a new study says.

Naloxone (Narcan) is a nasal spray that rapidly reverses an overdose by blocking opioid receptors in the body. It has been a key weapon in fighting America’s opio...

Early Breast Cancer Survivors Have Little Added Risk Of A Second Cancer, Study Says

TUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women who survive an early breast cancer can breathe easy, a recent study says.

Their risk of developing a second cancer is low, about 2% to 3% greater than that of women in the general population, researchers reported in The BMJ.

“Many breast cancer survivors believe th...