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Early menopause influences how women feel about their job
About 8 in 10 women going through the change have hot flashes and night sweats, which can affect their quality…
COVID-19 patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren’t getting it
The price is one reason Paxlovid is not reaching those who need it most. And patients who qualify for free…
Youngsters’ mental health costs jumped 31% in five years, report says
Overall, American families spent an estimated $31 billion in 2021 on child mental health services, which now…
Sun exposure plus certain foods, meds can cause ‘margarita rashes’
People can break out in what are nicknamed "margarita rashes" if they are skin-sensitive to certain fruits or…
‘Lazy eye’ in childhood could raise risks for adult diseases, study indicates
Children with "lazy eye" are more likely to become adults facing an array of serious health problems, a new…
Addictive, long-acting opioids can be avoided after knee replacement
New research suggests that patients fare just as well if doctors prescribe less risky immediate-release opioids…
Though no longer recommended, many older Americans still take low-dose aspirin
About 1 in 4 older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, according to results from the University of…
FDA clears Wegovy manufacturer to market weight-loss drug for heart health
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday said it cleared Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk to market the…
Odds of obesity derived from parents, study finds
Folks worried about becoming flabby in middle age should check out what their parents looked like when they…
Decision on new Lilly Alzheimer’s drug delayed by FDA
"We were not expecting this ," said Anne White, a Lilly executive vice president and president of its…