Pfizer Vaccine for Kids 90% effective in Preventing COVID-19   

As of the first week of October, 16 participants in the placebo group had gotten a symptomatic, lab-confirmed COVID-19 infection compared with just three who caught COVID in the vaccinated group.

what do you think? 2021-10-22 16:15:58

E-cigarettes No Guarantee Against Relapse for Smokers   

This is the first study to look at whether cigarette smokers can switch to electronic cigarettes without relapsing to smoking within one year.

what do you think? 2021-10-22 14:44:43

Air and Noise Pollution Linked to Increased Heart Failure   

New observational data suggests that exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise is associated with an increased risk for new heart failure.

what do you think? 2021-10-22 13:12:21

COVID Vaccine vs. Flu Vaccine: What to Know   

The COVID and flu vaccines are important, and both are quite effective at preventing serious illness or death. But that's where much of their similarities end. Here's the science behind both.

what do you think? 2021-10-22 12:52:50

Are Grit and Resilience Real? And How Do You Get Them?   

Besides a history of handling tough times, optimism and confidence are other traits associated with resilience.

what do you think? 2021-10-22 11:22:37

CDC Panel Backs COVID Boosters for Nearly All Adults   

If CDC Director Rochelle Walneksy, MD, signs off on the panel's recommendations - and she is expected to do so - boosters could become available immediately.

what do you think? 2021-10-21 17:32:44

People Hospitalized After Taking Animal Drug Ivermectin for COVID   

People using the medicine -- typically for horses and cattle -- prompted a spike in calls to poison control centers across the country.

what do you think? 2021-10-21 15:48:42

breathalyzer-for-disease   

A device designed to detect disease from exhaled breath takes devices beyond alcohol measurement.

what do you think? 2021-10-21 12:18:38

Even With Mild COVID, Obesity May Mean Worse Symptoms   

Teens and adults who were overweight or obese had more symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, than those of normal weight.

what do you think? 2021-10-20 16:44:14

Kidney Grown in Pig Successfully Transplanted Into Man   

If the technique proves generally successful it could revolutionize organ transplant, greatly expanding the pool of available organs.

what do you think? 2021-10-20 15:09:36

Broken Heart Syndrome: On the Rise, Especially in Women 50-74   

New research suggests that broken heart syndrome, while still not common, is not as rare as once thought. And it's on the rise, especially among middle-age and older women.

what do you think? 2021-10-20 14:52:54

White House Announces Vaccination Plans for Younger Children   

States were allowed to begin pre-ordering the shots this week. They can't be delivered into kids' arms, however, until both the FDA and CDC sign off. The shots could be available in early November.

what do you think? 2021-10-20 13:41:12

Need Help With a Colon Cancer Diagnosis? Text COLON to 484848   

The Colorectal Cancer Provider Outreach Program, CRC POP, brings newly diagnosed patients helpful information about support services in a single place.

what do you think? 2021-10-20 12:52:59

FDA Proposes New Rule for Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids   

The FDA issued a landmark proposal Tuesday that would offer over-the-counter hearing aids to nearly 30 million Americans with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

what do you think? 2021-10-19 17:10:54

Justice Department Asks Supreme Court to Block Texas Abortion Law   

The Department of Justice has filed a brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily block a highly restrictive abortion law in Texas.

what do you think? 2021-10-19 16:45:14

Low Iron in Midlife May Boost Risk for Heart Disease   

Sufficient levels of iron in the blood might prevent about 1 in 10 diagnoses of coronary heart disease and reduce mortality risk. The good news: Lots of healthy foods have plenty of iron.

what do you think? 2021-10-19 13:48:56

Experts Urge Flu Shots for Kids This Year   

A rebound in the number and severity of flu cases is predicted for the 2021-22 season, and experts are recommending that everyone over the age of 6 months get their annual flu shot.

what do you think? 2021-10-19 13:36:36

Still Too Few Women in Stroke Treatment Clinical Trials   

Researchers say men outnumber women in stroke therapy clinical trials, which means women may end up receiving less effective treatment.

what do you think? 2021-10-19 13:22:20

China, U.S. Lead World in Saltiest Processed Meats, Fish   

A new study finds the two world leaders have the highest salt levels in processed meat and fish products among five countries reviewed.

what do you think? 2021-10-19 11:16:04

Injectable Patch Shows Promise for Heart Attack Recovery   

An experimental patch works to restore function to damaged areas of the heart, which could ward off irregular heartbeats and heart failure.

what do you think? 2021-10-18 18:08:08

Study: Automatic 'Opt-Ins' May Boost Women's Leadership   

When everyone is automatically opted in for a competition, women are as likely as men to vie for the prize. But when competitors must choose to opt in, it becomes a man's game.

what do you think? 2021-10-18 16:05:12

How to Improve Walking in People with Parkinson's Disease   

Problems with walking are common and bothersome to people with Parkinson's disease, but a new study of over 4,000 people with Parkinson's and mobility problems found seven "workarounds" that can help.

what do you think? 2021-10-18 15:59:46

Why We Lose Weight and Why We Don't   

What we don't know - and what we do - about weight loss.

what do you think? 2021-10-18 14:57:26

How 1.3 Million Americans Became Controlled by Conservatorships   

Most guardianships are run by family members and benefit the person who's been placed under one.

what do you think? 2021-10-18 13:56:16

Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Affected by Joint Pain, Stiffness: CDC Report   

Conditions like arthritis and gout that cause stiff and painful joints affect almost 1 in 4 adults in the United States, a new federal report says, and the numbers are growing as the population gets older.

what do you think? 2021-10-18 13:08:09

Better Way to Fight Breast Cancer That Has Spread to Brain   

Scientists are reporting a first: They used an advanced ultrasound technique to help deliver the drug Herceptin to the patients' brain tumors.

what do you think? 2021-10-18 11:38:09

FDA Panel Backs Second Shot for Those Who Got J&J Vaccine   

The panel suggests that the second J&J dose come at least 2 months after the first shot. It's not technically a booster, but it's moving Johnson & Johnson from a one-dose vaccine to a two-dose one, similar to Moderna's and Pfizer's vaccines.

what do you think? 2021-10-15 15:23:27

State Lotteries Didn't Help Boost Vaccination Rates   

According to a new study, lotteries in 19 states designed to encourage people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 did not alter the rate of those who got the shot.

what do you think? 2021-10-15 14:30:15

Gut Bacteria May Fuel Prostate Cancer Treatment Resistance   

During prostate cancer treatment, some gut bacteria start making hormones that may support cancer growth and treatment resistance.

what do you think? 2021-10-15 13:18:52

Supercomputers Mimic Brain Activity, Hunt for COVID Treatments   

Data scientists are using a technique known as deep learning, computer algorithms patterned on the brain's signaling networks, to identify combinations of medicines to treat infectious disease.

what do you think? 2021-10-15 12:24:03

Myth Busters: Does This Food Cause Cancer?   

The internet is chock full of recommendations of what to add or remove from your diet to stave off cancer. Are there really superfoods that can prevent cancer or bad foods that can cause or worsen the disease?

what do you think? 2021-10-15 11:41:04

$100 Million Investment Aims to Ease Health Worker Shortage   

The National Health Service Corp. -- a program that helps find primary care doctors for communities that struggle to recruit and keep them -- will receive these funds.

what do you think? 2021-10-15 10:58:29

FDA Advisors Vote to Recommend Moderna Boosters   

The panel voted to authorize Moderna boosters for the same groups who've gotten a green light for third Pfizer doses.

what do you think? 2021-10-14 16:03:29

Biden, Fauci Agree: COVID Efforts Working, More Action Needed   

President Joe Biden updated the nation on vaccination numbers and shared his three priorities going forward to maintain progress against COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci shared some optimism during a separate press briefing.

what do you think? 2021-10-14 15:55:11

CDC Reports Record High 12-Month Drug Overdose Death Toll   

A record high 96,779 drug overdose deaths occurred between March 2020 and March 2021, representing a 29.6% rise

what do you think? 2021-10-14 15:43:49

History Does Repeat: Pandemic Vaccine Uproar Is Nothing New   

Division and disagreement over vaccines and mandates may seem like a modern phenomenon, but news clippings from the 1860s through recent history tell a different story.

what do you think? 2021-10-14 15:38:15

WHO Honors Henrietta Lacks as Family Pursues Justice   

Lacks's cells, commonly known as "HeLa," are the only known human cells that continue to stay alive and reproduce outside of the human body. Her cells have been used for decades in medical discoveries and live-saving treatments.

what do you think? 2021-10-14 14:24:42

Baby Cereal Sold at Walmart Recalled for Arsenic Levels   

A sample from the three lots, which were sold only at Walmart, tested above the guidance for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic, according to a company announcement on the recall from Maple Island that was posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.

what do you think? 2021-10-13 13:23:27

'Extreme Heat' Days Triple Since 1980s, and More Are Coming   

By the researchers' estimates, 1.7 billion urban dwellers -- or almost one-fifth of the planet -- were exposed to a rising number of extreme heat days between 1983 and 2016.

what do you think? 2021-10-13 12:00:16

FDA Authorizes First E-Cigarette   

The permission to sell was granted to R.J. Reynolds for three of its Vuse tobacco-flavored vaping products.

what do you think? 2021-10-13 11:29:46

Learning to Live With CSU   

Living with chronic spontaneous urticaria means finding out what works for you and avoiding triggers that seem to set off a flare.

what do you think? 2021-10-13 10:52:38

Climate Change Is Already Affecting Almost Everyone on Earth   

A study shows that 85% of the global population has already experienced effects from climate change resulting from human activities.

what do you think? 2021-10-12 15:20:12

Men, Women Behaved Differently During Pandemic Lockdowns   

A new study looks at their behavior during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

what do you think? 2021-10-12 15:05:39

Phthalates: What's All the Fuss?   

Members of this chemical family are in food, drinks, and hundreds of things we use every day. Are they bad for us?

what do you think? 2021-10-12 14:44:36

Survey: 60% of Americans Will Delay or Skip Flu Shot This Year   

Getting the flu vaccination will help prevent a "twindemic" and lower your risk of facing a one-two punch of severe flu and severe COVID-19 together or back-to-back.

what do you think? 2021-10-12 14:02:25

Why Vaccine and Mask Mandates Hold Up in Court   

President Joe Biden's announcement in September that large companies will soon be required to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for employees set off a domino effect of legal challenges in various states.

what do you think? 2021-10-12 13:34:23

As COVID Fills ICU Beds, Dominoes Fall Throughout Hospitals   

Full ICUs require that hospitals bypass all their standard procedures, stretching already stressed and depleted workforces.

what do you think? 2021-10-12 13:07:59

Panic-Buying Toilet Paper Is a Bad Habit We Can Break   

Retailers are limiting toilet paper purchases again to stop the runs on supplies, but some of the panic-buying is actually coming from a misguided survival instinct that we can learn to calm.

what do you think? 2021-10-12 12:48:13

Despite Scares from COVID Vaccine, Mammograms Still Vital   

We've known for months now that COVID-19 vaccines can cause a reaction that may give women a breast cancer scare. But, scientists and doctors say, mammograms remain as important as ever.

what do you think? 2021-10-11 12:32:11

Grieving Family Warns of COVID's Awful Toll During Pregnancy   

On average, the U.S. sees about 55 maternal deaths a month. In August of 2021, 22 pregnant people died of COVID-19 alone, the highest toll of any single month during the pandemic.

what do you think? 2021-10-08 16:18:26

Scared of Spiders? There's an App for That   

Arachnophobia, or fear of spiders, is one of the most common phobias, and many people don't get help even though there are remedies.

what do you think? 2021-10-08 12:57:37

Horror Lover? How Genetics Make Some Fans of Fear   

Getting scared is a completely normal reaction, especially when you watch horror movies or walk down an alley alone in the dark. There is a reason why you feel fear almost as if it's physical.

what do you think? 2021-10-08 12:34:39

Japanese Scientists Discover New Disease Carried by Ticks   

The Yezo virus is transmitted by tick bites, and triggers fever and a reduction in blood platelets and white blood cells.

what do you think? 2021-10-07 14:41:07

Instagram for Kids? Experts Call Delayed Plans a Smart Move   

Some experts, parents, and content creators are still on the fence about the now-delayed "Instagram Kids" service, citing that negative outcomes could overshadow the benefits of a platform tailored for kids.

what do you think? 2021-10-07 12:33:39

Los Angeles Passes Country's Strictest Vaccine Mandate   

The city council voted in favor of a measure that requires proof of full vaccination for all customers and staff at bars, restaurants, nail salons, spas, gyms, sports arenas, museums, indoor city facilities and other locations.

what do you think? 2021-10-07 11:46:04

Commentary: Which Cancer Treatment Is Best? Selecting the Right Tool for the Job   

For patients diagnosed with a cancer that starts in a solid organ like a lung, colon, breast, or prostate, oncologists want to identify the best treatment for each patient.

what do you think? 2021-10-07 11:35:36

Over 140,000 U.S. Children Have Lost a Caregiver to COVID-19   

Data shows that from April 2020 to July 2021, more than 120,000 children under the age of 18 lost a primary caregiver and about 22,000 lost a secondary caregiver.

what do you think? 2021-10-07 10:33:24

Botox for Migraine: How to Get Approved   

You've heard Botox is a possible treatment for migraine. Will insurance foot the bill?

what do you think? 2021-10-07 09:45:47

Tips to Get Insurance to Cover Your Treatments   

Paying out of pocket even with health coverage? Experts explain how to get your insurer to pay more.

what do you think? 2021-10-07 09:01:59

U.S. Spends $1 Billion to Make More Home COVID Tests Available   

The White House said it will also double the number of pharmacy locations in the federal government's free testing program to 20,000 locations. With the number of community-based free testing sites, that would make 30,000 locations were Americans can get a COVID-19 test free of charge.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 17:33:51

AI Helps Rule Out Cancer in Women With Dense Breasts   

Artificial intelligence can quickly and accurately sift through MRIs to rule out breast cancer in the majority who don't have it.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 13:53:46

Scientists Use 3D Printing to Create Injection-Free Vaccine Patch   

The 3D-printed microneedle patch can be customized for painless, cost-effective vaccination against multiple diseases and can even be self-administered.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 13:42:48

Depression in Early Life May Up Dementia Risk Later   

A new study suggests that if you're depressed as a young adult, your odds for dementia rise.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 11:51:47

What Helps With My Migraines May Backfire for You   

A neurologist and who gets migraines shares what helps her and what may -- or may not -- work for you.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 09:33:55

What Helps With My Migraines May Backfire for You   

A neurologist and who gets migraines shares what helps her and what may -- or may not -- work for you.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 09:33:55

Weird Migraine Triggers, Symptoms, and Types   

Do you know what's behind your migraine? Learn some of the lesser-known symptoms and triggers.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 09:20:51

Weird Migraine Triggers, Symptoms, and Types   

Do you know what's behind your migraine? Learn some of the lesser-known symptoms and triggers.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 09:20:51

Migraine Doctor(s): Tips on What to Avoid   

Some of the nation's top migraine doctors offer tips and tricks to get your headaches under control.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 09:18:04

Migraine Doctor(s): Tips on What to Avoid   

Some of the nation's top migraine doctors offer tips and tricks to get your headaches under control.

what do you think? 2021-10-06 09:18:04

Black Americans Still at Higher Risk for Heart Trouble   

Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the No. 1 killer of Americans, and it's well-known that it exacts a disproportionate toll on Black Americans.

what do you think? 2021-10-05 17:43:49

Inventor Creates 3D-Printed Robotic Arms for Chil dren Missing Limbs   

Inventor Easton LaChappelle was just 14 when he built his first robotic arm. Today, his company creates lower-cost prosthetic limbs for people who need them.

what do you think? 2021-10-05 15:24:55

Telehealth May be Convenient, But Costs Can Sneak Up on You   

As more patients receive treatment via telehealth, confusion over costs is common.

what do you think? 2021-10-05 14:35:01

Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards   

Injuries associated with the "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017 and 2020

what do you think? 2021-10-05 12:52:21

Two Meds Better Than One for Many With High Blood Pressure   

Doctors typically prescribe one blood pressure medicine at a low dose and increase its strength as needed.

what do you think? 2021-10-05 12:49:05

Minorities Bore the Brunt of U.S. COVID Deaths   

According to a new report, excess deaths among Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic men and women were more than double those in white and Asian American men and women.

what do you think? 2021-10-05 12:43:49

Allulose: What to Know About the Sugar Alternative   

Allulose is an alternative sweetener that has 90% fewer calories than normal sugar. Learn more about the safety, side effects, and uses.

what do you think? 2021-10-05 11:05:10

Nurse Fired After Posting Photo of Baby With Birth Defect   

A neonatal intensive care nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami has been terminated after she posted two photos of a baby born with birth defects to social media.

what do you think? 2021-10-05 10:47:02

Voices of Breast Cancer Survivors: Looking Back, Offering Advice   

Each survivor's cancer, experts know, is unique, and so is their experience with it. WebMD asked several survivors what they wish they had known at the start of their cancer journey and what advice they would give to those newly diagnosed.

what do you think? 2021-10-04 18:39:04

The Mediterranean Diet Isn't What It Used to Be   

Evidence from those who died in the Vesuvius eruption suggests gendered diets and far more fish intake for those living the Mediterranean lifestyle.

what do you think? 2021-10-04 16:56:23

Pfizer COVID Vaccine Antibodies May Disappear in 7 Months, Study Says   

Antibody levels may wane after 7 months for people who got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to a new study published on the bioRxiv preprint server.

what do you think? 2021-10-04 15:37:34

Vaccine Holdouts Embrace COVID Antibody Treatment, Mystifying Doctors   

Doctors and public health experts are surprised that so many of those embracing monoclonal antibody treatment are unvaccinated Americans who have refused the shot for reasons that could very well apply to the newly developed and experimental monoclonal antibody therapy.

what do you think? 2021-10-04 14:18:57

Fauci: 'Too Soon to Tell' on Major Holiday Gatherings   

It's too early to determine whether Americans should avoid large family gatherings for Christmas and other holidays due to COVID-19, Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday.

what do you think? 2021-10-04 13:33:03

Colon Cancer Diagnoses Fell 40% in Pandemic, and That's Not Good News   

From a study in Spain, those who were diagnosed in the pandemic year were older than in the pre-pandemic year, had more frequent symptoms, greater complications and were seen at a more advanced disease stage.

what do you think? 2021-10-04 11:17:57

WebMD's John Whyte's New Book Shows How to Limit Cancer Risk   

The new book from WebMD's Chief Medical Officer John Whyte, MD, explores one of the biggest myths regarding cancer: That it's mostly genetic.

what do you think? 2021-10-04 11:01:02

Merck to Ask FDA for Emergency Approval of Its New Antiviral Pill for COVID   

The drug maker claims clinical trials of its new antiviral pill molnupiravir shows the drug halved the risk of hospitalization or death when given to high-risk people shortly after infection with COVID-19.

what do you think? 2021-10-01 18:54:39

Breast Cancer 2021: Much Progress, But Work Remains   

A lot of progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer, but much work remains. Here's what the experts say needs to happen next.

what do you think? 2021-10-01 15:38:10

Alarming Number of Youths with Type 2 Diabetes Have Eye Damage   

Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that can eventually lead to sight loss, found in nearly half of young adults with type 2 diabetes.

what do you think? 2021-10-01 13:51:28

Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping   

A new report finds teens using electronic cigarettes nearly 40% less as they were kept home during the pandemic.

what do you think? 2021-10-01 10:33:33

Inactive Lifestyles Lead to More Frequent, Severe Hot Flashes: Study   

A new study finds inactive lifestyles can lead to more frequent, severe hot flashes, among other negative health effects of not moving enough.

what do you think? 2021-09-30 13:07:41

Targeted Blood Sugar Level With Diabetes May Help Prevent a 2nd Stroke   

A new study finds that for people with diabetes who have a stroke, there may be an ideal blood sugar target to prevent another one or a heart attack.

what do you think? 2021-09-30 09:50:07

A Pill to Treat COVID Could Be Just Months Away   

At least three promising antiviral treatments for covid-19 are being tested in clinical trials, with results expected as soon as late fall or winter.

what do you think? 2021-09-30 09:19:31

Chief Medical Officer Was Silenced in Canada's Residential Schools   

As tuberculosis infections spread in schools, it was "almost as if the prime conditions for the outbreak of epidemics had been deliberately created," the official said.

what do you think? 2021-09-30 03:13:39

Obese? Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop   

A new study suggests that substantial weight loss by obese people may reverse related cardiovascular risks.

what do you think? 2021-09-30 02:05:09

New Tests for Prostate, Colon Cancer Show Promise   

If approved in the United States, the tests could make screening and diagnosis for these cancers easier on patients, without the need for needle biopsy or colonoscopy.

what do you think? 2021-09-29 19:34:07

Many Patients, Doctors Unaware of Advancements in Cancer Care   

New survey results suggest that doctors in fields other than cancer don't know about recent advances, particularly in immunotherapy.

what do you think? 2021-09-29 18:53:53

Worried Parents Scramble to Vaccinate Kids Despite FDA Guidance   

One week after reporting promising results from the trial of their COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11, Pfizer and BioNTech announced they'd submitted the data to the FDA . But that hasn't stopped some parents from discreetly getting their children under age 12 vaccinated.

what do you think? 2021-09-29 17:20:13

Botox for Migraine: How to Get Approved   

You've heard Botox is a possible treatment for migraine. Will insurance foot the bill?

what do you think? 2021-09-29 12:50:23

Epidurals Not Linked to Autism in Children   

Earlier research suggested this practice may increase autism risk in offspring, but the pair of studies should put this concern to rest for good, experts say.

what do you think? 2021-09-29 11:34:20

Tips to Get Insurance to Cover Your Treatments   

Paying out of pocket even with health coverage? Experts explain how to get your insurer to pay more.

what do you think? 2021-09-29 05:40:15

High BP More Challenging for Older Women, Younger Men   

Altogether, nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, increasing their risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and other health complications.

what do you think? 2021-09-29 04:32:52