Arthritis Sufferers Don't Get The Mental Health Support They Need, Study Says

People with inflammatory arthritis run a substantially increased risk for mood disorders like depression and anxiety.

But these mental health concerns aren’t being adequately addressed by doctors, a new study suggests.

Arthritis patients are about as likely to receive either medication or therapy for a mood disorder as people w...

Drug Can Stave Off Organ Damage From Lupus

Lupus can do irreversible harm to a person’s organs, damaging the lungs, kidneys, heart, liver and other vital organs through inflammation.

But a newer lupus drug appears to protect patients from much of this organ damage, a new study suggests.

Anifrolumab (brand name Saphnelo) reduced the risk of long-term organ damage progres...

Unhealthy Eating Linked To Female Incontinence

A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests.

Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence, researchers recently reported in the journal Women’s Health.

Frequently eating either processed or fast foo...

Student Athletes Don't Know How To Fuel With Food, Study Says

High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says.

In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could help them compete harder and recover better, researchers reported rece...

Zoetis Gets Green Light for Bird Flu Vaccine as Outbreak Worsens

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted conditional approval for a new bird flu vaccine for poultry.

This new avian flu vaccine, developed by New Jersey-based Zoetis, was approved last week after meeting safety and efficacy standards.

“We’ve been working with the administration and with Congress, and we&rsqu...

Prostate Cancer Screening Hits the Streets With the 'Man Van'

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A mobile "Man Van" screening program detected dozens of prostate cancer cases in disadvantaged neighborhoods of London, researchers report.

A team led by Dr. Masood Moghul of Royal Marsden Hospital in London reported its findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual Genitorur...

Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health

Newborns are more likely to be born sickly if their moms are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, a new study says.

A woman's exposure to air pollution during the last month of pregnancy can increase their newborn’s risk of landing in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to findings published recently in the journal...

Black Children Less Likely To Get Gene Tests for Neuro Disorders

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) --Extensive genetic testing is recommended for all children with epilepsy, unexplained developmental delays, autism and other neurological conditions.

New research, however, shows that Black children are less likely than white kids to complete such testing.

This type of testing uncovers whether...

Adults Can Learn 'Perfect Pitch,' Study Suggests

From Mariah Carey and Jimi Hendrix to Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby, a select group of famous musicians past and present have had have perfect pitch. 

Now, a new study suggests that you can, too -- with proper training.

Absolute or perfect pitch is the ability to identify or re-create ...

Juicing Diets Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds

Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days.

A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found that consuming vegetable and fruit juice-only diets for three days triggered detrimental gut and oral bacteria changes linked to inflammati...

U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting

Millions of Americans have sought help for gambling addiction in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting.

That's among the key findings in a new study published Feb. 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine. 

“Sportsbooks have expanded from a single state to 38 states...

Can't Find a Gastroenterologist? You're Not Alone

Nearly 50 million Americans live in counties with no local gastroenterologist.

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the GI tract -- from gallstones and gastric reflux to colon cancer. A team led by Dr. Xiaohan Ying of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City analyzed federal data to determine where gastroenterologists ...

Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?

Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Health Center in Los Angeles, shares what to expect this season and how to stay healthy.

What type of flu acti...