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Study Confirms Risk of Gastro Issues for People Taking Wegovy, Ozempic
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2023
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While many have raved about the powers of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, new research confirms the medications can trigger some nasty gastrointestinal side effects.
Known as GLP-1 agonists, they may increase the risk of stomach paralysis, pancreatitis...
FDA Adds Warning to Ozempic Label About Risk for Blocked Intestines
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2023
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Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes drug that has increasingly been used to help with weight loss, will now be labeled as having the potential to block intestines.
Gene Test Spots Those Vulnerable to Rare but Severe Side Effect of Drugs for MS, Other Conditions
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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A large number of drugs used to treat everything from multiple sclerosis to blood cancers to rheumatoid arthritis may cause a rare but often-fatal condition called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
But a simple genetic test can determine who has a 10-fold...
Could Ativan Pose Harm to People Battling Pancreatic Cancer?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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Sometimes patients with pancreatic cancer are prescribed the benzodiazepine lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety, but that may be harming their health.
A new study found this treatment was linked to worse outcomes, with shorter survival times and faster disease progression. <...
New Treatment Could Be Safer Way to Fight Brain Tumors in Kids
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2023
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Each year, about 140 kids in the United States are diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma, a typically non-cancerous brain tumor that develops near the pituitary gland at the base of the brain.
Doctors treat craniopharyngiomas with surgery to remove the entire tumor or a les...
Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Now Forgo Immediate Surgery
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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Over the last decade, more and more Americans with early-stage prostate cancer have put off radiation and surgery, the standard treatment options, new research indicates.
Instead, many U.S. men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer have embraced “active s...
Ozempic: Dieters Who Use Scarce Diabetes Drug Could Face Side Effects
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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Mila Clarke started taking Ozempic in 2020 to help manage her diabetes, but was pleasantly surprised to find herself soon shedding pounds.
“I was like, this is really weird because I'm not having to try very hard to do this,” said Clarke, who has been diagnosed with ...
Lots of Teen Boys Use Steroids, Often With Side Effects
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 28, 2022
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Steroid users, especially teen boys and young men, seem indifferent to the serious side effects and dependency associated with use of the drugs, a new study finds.
“We're seeing more young adults and adolescent boys engaging in risk behaviors, such as the use of steroi...
Women at Higher Odds for Side Effects From Some Cancer Treatments
- February 15, 2022
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Gender differences extend to cancer treatments, with women having a higher risk of severe side effects from certain treatments than men, a new study finds.
Previous research concluded women tend to have more side effects from chemotherapy, and this new paper shows the sa...
Exercise Might Boost Outcomes for People Battling Esophageal Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2022
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Alan Holman didn't stop exercising when told he had cancer, and he's glad of it, now that U.K. researchers say moderate exercise may improve chemotherapy outcomes in esophageal cancer patients.
Holman, 70, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December 2016, shortly af...
Hit Your Head? Look for These Warning Signs of Concussion
- Robert Preidt
- January 21, 2022
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If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, a medical evaluation is crucial, an expert says.
New Clues to Why Some Develop 'Brain Fog' After COVID
- Robert Preidt
- January 20, 2022
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Brain fog. It has become an inexplicable side effect of COVID-19 infection, but researchers now report they have discovered a possible reason why it happens.
Side Effects From New Cancer Meds Have Silver Lining
- Robert Preidt
- January 20, 2022
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Skin side effects caused by cancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors may be a telltale sign that the drugs are working, according to a new study.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy, boost the body's immune response against tumor cells and have ...
No Side Effects From Your COVID Vaccine? Don't Worry, It's Still Working
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
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Even if you don't have side effects from your COVID-19 vaccine, it's likely still working to protect you, a reassuring new report shows.
Many people who receive the ...
Newer Hormone Treatments for Prostate Cancer May Raise Risk of Depression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2022
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TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 (HealthDay Now) -- Advanced forms of hormone therapy are very effective at keeping prostate cancer in check, but they also can double a man's risk of falling into depression, researchers have found.
Prostate cancer patients treated with the latest ...
Vaccine 'Nocebo': If You Expect Side Effects, They May Come
- January 18, 2022
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Before getting their first dose of a COVID vaccine, many Americans were nervous about how they would react to the shot, but new research shows that fears of side effects may actually make side effects more likely.
To investigate this so-called "nocebo" effect in people r...
How Safe Is a 'Holiday' From Bone-Strengthening Meds?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2022
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People on bone-protecting drugs often take breaks from them for a few years. Now a new study finds that a "holiday" from the medication risedronate (Actonel) may come with a slightly increased risk of hip fracture.
Researchers found that compared with a drug holiday from...
Once-a-Day HIV Pill Works Well for Kids
- Cara Murez
- January 3, 2022
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An international trial found that a once-a-day antiretroviral medication for kids with HIV is not only cheap and easy to take, but also better at suppressing HIV than standard treatments.
"Our findings provide strong evidence for the global rollout of dolutegravir for ch...
Real-World Data Confirms Pfizer Vaccine Safe for Kids Ages 5-11
- December 30, 2021
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New U.S. data based on nearly 9 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine delivered to kids ages 5 to 11 shows no major safety issues, according to researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Weed May Mess With Your Medicines, Causing Harm
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2021
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Many people turn to marijuana or cannabidiol to ease their achy joints and help them sleep, but a new study suggests that could wreak havoc with any other medications they're taking.
Why? Because the body uses the same set of enzymes to process them all, scientists repor...
Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery
- Robert Preidt
- December 13, 2021
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Older adults have a higher risk of delirium after hip and knee surgery if they're taking anxiety, depression or insomnia drugs, researchers say.
"Our findings show that different classes of medicine are riskier than others when it comes to causing delirium after surgery,...
Young People Recover Quickly From Rare Heart Side Effect of COVID Vaccine
- Robert Preidt
- December 6, 2021
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It happens very rarely, but most teens and young adults who do experience heart inflammation (myocarditis) after a COVID-19 shot have mild symptoms and recover quickly,
Do Immune-Based Cancer Drugs Work Better in Men?
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- December 3, 2021
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Women are two times more likely than men to die after receiving a combination of cancer immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors, but it's not clear if that difference is due to side effects or because the treatment isn't working, researchers say.
This new class ...
Neurologists' Group Issues New Treatment Guidelines for Early Parkinson's
- Robert Preidt
- November 19, 2021
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Guidelines for treating movement problems in people in the early stages of Parkinson's disease have been updated.
The new treatment recommendations from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) focus on dopaminergic medications, which increase dopamine levels or mimic dop...
Neurologists' Group Issues Guidance to Families on Controversial Alzheimer's Drug
- Robert Preidt
- November 18, 2021
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Neurologists must make sure Alzheimer's patients and their families understand that the controversial drug aducanumab does not restore mental function, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) said in new position statement that includes ethical guidelines.
"Aducanumab is...
As Many as 1.6 Million Americans Lost Sense of Smell Due to COVID-19
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 18, 2021
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Lyss Stern lost her sense of smell when she was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March 2020, and it still hasn't returned.
Stern, 47, a New York City author and mother, has seen countless doctors and taken many types of medicine, vitamins and supplements to get her sense of sm...
11/15 -- Long COVID Rare in College Athletes
- Robert Preidt
- November 15, 2021
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Long COVID is rare in college athletes, but those who have had COVID-19 should see a doctor if they have chest pain during activity, the authors of new study advise.
The extent and effects of persistent symptoms in athletes after COVID-19 infection have been unclear, so ...
More Evidence That COVID Vaccines Are Safe for Cancer Patients
- Robert Preidt
- November 12, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for most cancer patients, a new study confirms.
Cancer patients have an increased risk of severe illness and death from COVID because their immune systems have been weakened by their disease or treatments.
"We pursued this s...
Your Expectations Could Shape Your Odds for Vaccine Side Effects
- Robert Preidt
- November 8, 2021
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When it comes to a COVID-19 shot, fear might be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A new study found that folks who worried about possible side effects after vaccination were more likely to actually experience those side effects.
Along with explaining why some people feel...
How Two People With HIV Suppressed Virus After Stopping Treatment
- Robert Preidt
- October 29, 2021
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There are two ways that HIV patients' bodies can keep the virus under control after they stop antiretroviral therapy, a new study shows.
The findings could point to ways to help people with HIV keep the virus in remission without having to keep taking medications that ca...
Shorter Course of Post-Op Radiation May Work Well for Prostate Cancer Patients
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2021
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After prostate cancer surgery, men can safely undergo fewer radiation treatments at higher doses, a new clinical trial shows.
Researchers found that the shorter regimen -- given over five weeks, instead of seven -- did not raise patients' odds of lasting side effects.
How Folks Are Coping With Post-COVID Loss of Smell, Taste
- Robert Preidt
- October 27, 2021
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People who've lost their ability to smell and taste due to COVID-19 have significant struggles, but they can find ways to cope with their situation, a new study shows.
One of the most common side effects of COVID-19 is the loss of the sense of smell, which severely affec...
Antidepressants Plus Common Painkillers May Raise Bleeding Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2021
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Antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a mainstay of depression treatment, but a new study warns that taking common painkillers alongside SSRIs may raise the chances for intestinal bleeding.
In a review of 10 published studies involvin...
Confusion, Seizures: People Hospitalized After Taking Veterinary Drug for COVID
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2021
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It's a drug that's been supported by some conservative media figures, but taking ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 might land you in the hospital, a new study warns.
Interest in the drug surged last summer as the highly contagious Delta variant took over the United...
More Than Half of COVID-19 Survivors Will Get 'Long COVID'
- Robert Preidt
- October 14, 2021
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Long-term symptoms of coronavirus infection, known as 'long COVID,' affects more than half of COVID-19 survivors, and health care systems should be prepared to treat them, researchers say.
So far, 236 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and many ...
Nearly Half of U.S. Breast Cancer Patients Use Pot or CBD; Many Don't Tell Doctors
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2021
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When Brooklyn-based mom and fashion designer Suzanne Weiner began treatment for breast cancer three years ago, her medical marijuana card was her best friend.
"Pot helped me tremendously with the anxiety and stress of my diagnosis," she said. "I was a mess." Weiner still...
When COVID Triggers Loss of Smell, Younger Patients Recover It Sooner
- October 11, 2021
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Most adults who lose smell or taste due to COVID-19 infection regain those senses within months, but a quick recovery is more likely in those under 40, a new study finds.
Side Effects of Pfizer Booster Shots Similar to First Two Doses
- Cara Murez
- September 29, 2021
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As millions of Americans sign up to get their Pfizer booster shot, a new government report delivers reassuring news about its expected side effects.
The study, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, evaluated the experiences of indiv...
Tough Choices: Chemo That Can Save Kids With Cancer Can Also Damage Hearing
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2021
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The cancer drug cisplatin can save children's lives, but often with the side effect of hearing loss. Now a new study shows that young children are especially vulnerable, and the hearing damage may begin early in the course of treatment.
The researchers said the find...
Major Study Finds No Serious Health Issues From Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines
- Steven Reinberg
- September 3, 2021
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An ongoing study of more than 6 million Americans found no serious side effects linked to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
"These results from our safety surveillance are reassuring," said Dr. Nicola Klein, director of the Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center in Oakland, Calif....
Few Symptoms After Your COVID Shot? Don't Worry, You Still Got Immune Boost
- Robert Preidt
- September 3, 2021
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Just because you didn't have a significant reaction after your COVID-19 shot doesn't mean it's not working, researchers say.
"It wasn't known if a lack of symptoms following vaccination or prior SARS-CoV-2 infection would indicate a less-than-adequate antibody response i...
Two-Thirds of Mild COVID Cases Leave Long-Term Symptoms
- Robert Preidt
- August 5, 2021
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A little more than two out of every three people who have mild or moderate cases of COVID-19 will go on to develop long-term symptoms.
That's the troubling takeaway from a University of Arizona Health Sciences' study launched in May 2020.
"This is a real wake-up ca...
Two PrEP Meds Work Equally Well; One Is Much Cheaper
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- August 5, 2021
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The two HIV prevention drugs available in the United States are equally safe and effective, and the biggest difference between them is price, a new study contends.
However, a sizable minority of patients have switched from the older and cheaper "preexposure prophylaxis" ...
After Nearly 9 Million Pfizer Shots for U.S. Teens, Serious Side Effects Rare: CDC
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2021
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U.S. health officials have some reassuring news about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine in young people: Among millions of U.S. teens who've received Pfizer's shots, serious side effects have been rare.
As of July 16, close to 9 million teens, aged 12 to 17, had receive...
High Blood Pressure: Which Drug Works Best for You?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2021
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Two long used types of blood pressure drugs are equally effective, but the less popular one seems to have fewer side effects, according to a large "real-world" study.
The two classes of medication are both recommended as "first-line" treatments for high blood pressure: a...
Rash, Itch After COVID Vaccine Rare & Quickly Resolves
- June 23, 2021
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Rashes, itchiness and other skin problems can develop after people receive COVID-19 vaccines, but such problems are rare and go away quickly, new research shows.
For the study, the researchers looked at more than 40,000 employees of a Boston hospital system who received ...
Too Many Older Americans Are Taking Daily Aspirin
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2021
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Many older adults are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward off first-time heart problems -- despite guidelines that now discourage it, a new study finds.
Researchers found that one-half to 62% of U.S. adults aged 70 and up were using low-dose aspirin to cut their ri...
Many Americans Take Meds That Weaken COVID Vaccine Response
- Robert Preidt
- May 20, 2021
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A small but significant percentage of Americans take medications that can hamper their immune system and its response to COVID-19 vaccines, researchers say.
Their analysis of data from more than 3 million adults under 65 with private insurance found that nearly 3% take i...
Moderna Vaccine Can Trigger Red, Itchy 'COVID Arm,' But It's Temporary
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2021
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In rare cases, people who receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may experience a red, itchy patch of skin a few days later at the injection site, a new report finds.
They shouldn't panic: This "COVID arm" reaction, although annoying, was short-lived in all cases ...
Are You Taking a Med That's Raising Your Blood Pressure?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2021
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Nearly one in five Americans with high blood pressure use medications that can cause blood pressure to spike, a preliminary study shows.
The researchers said the findings are concerning, given how many people have difficulty controlling their high blood pressure.
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