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What did the research discover? Recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a significant rise in whooping cough (also known as pertussis) cases. For the week ending September 14, 2024 there were 291 new cases were reported, with New York and Oklahoma experiencing
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What did the research discover? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration. FluMist is a nasal spray vaccine that helps prevent the flu (influenza) in people aged 2 through 49. While FluMist has been around since 2003, it previously had to be
Diabetes
What Did the Research Discover? A systematic review and meta-analysis examined how well semaglutide helps people lose weight if they are obese or overweight but do not have diabetes. Researchers analyzed data from eight clinical trials with 4,567 participants, comparing semaglutide to a placebo. The results showed that semaglutide
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What did the research discover? This study examined whether low vitamin D levels before chemotherapy increase the risk of developing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients receiving paclitaxel for early-stage breast cancer. CIPN is a common and painful side effect of chemotherapy that affects nerves, leading to tingling, numbness, and
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What did the research discover? This study investigated how zinc oxide (ZnO) affects the safety and effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients when exposed to UV light. Sunscreens are generally tested based on individual ingredients, but their stability and safety depend on how these ingredients interact in a formulation. Researchers tested five
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<div class="inset-column"> <dl class="lcds-description-list--grid"> <dt class="cell-1_1">For Immediate Release:</dt> <dd class="cell-2_1"><time datetime="2025-03-28T18:15:00Z">March 28, 2025</time&
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What Did the Research Discover? Researchers in Denmark studied whether thiazide diuretics, a common type of blood pressure medication, increase the risk of low sodium levels (hyponatremia). They analyzed medical records from 2014 to 2018, looking at over 180,000 people who started different blood pressure treatments. The study found
2024 Approvals
What is Wegovy prescribed for? Wegovy (generic name: semaglutide), pronounced “weh-Go-veeh,” is an injectable prescription medication for adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (excess weight) (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems, to help them lose weight and keep it off. What is the name of the drug
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Cancer
What Did the Research Discover? This study evaluated the effectiveness of nivolumab combined with gemcitabine–cisplatin compared to gemcitabine–cisplatin alone in patients with previously untreated advanced urothelial carcinoma. The research found that patients receiving the nivolumab combination had significantly longer overall survival (21.7 months vs. 18.9 months)
Diabetes
What Did the Research Discover? Menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS)—such as hot flashes and night sweats—are common experiences for many women during menopause. While previous research has established a link between obesity and the presence of menopausal symptoms, this study sought to explore whether the severity of these symptoms