FDA Approves First Pill To Extend Survival In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

• Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2026
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival time in a key clinical trial.

The pill, Rasonque (daraxonrasib), was cleared Wednesday for ...

Thyroid Tablets Recalled Nationwide Due To Potential Over-Potency Risk

• Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2026
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More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong.

Vitruvias Therapeutics, based in Auburn, Alabama, initiated the voluntary recall for a single batch of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 m...

Heat Waves Linked To Dozens Of Health Problems, Emergencies

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2026
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Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says.

As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied to extreme heat events, researchers reported recently in the journal Science Advances.

The medical problems inclu...

Are Scented Cleaners Creating Indoor Air Pollution?

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2026
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The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution.

A new study warns fragrances in both conventional and botanical cleaning products can react with ozone in indoor air, forming nanoparticles that can tr...

Implant Improves Speech After Brain Injury

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2026
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A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says.

The implant delivers low-frequency electrical stimulation to the motor thalamus, a deep brain region connected to the motor cortex...

This Brain Skill Doesn't Decline With Age, And Can Actually Improve Among Seniors

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2026
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Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says.

Unless a senior is affected by stroke or dementia, they are likely to retain and might even improve their ability with language, researchers reported Au...

Illegal Fentanyl Use Double That For Medical Purposes, With High Risk Of OD, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2026
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Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has found.

More than 7 of 10 people whose urine tested positive for fentanyl had not been prescribed the drug, but were using it illic...

Popular Sugar Substitute Linked To Higher Heart Risk

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• August 26, 2026
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Xylitol is a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from sugar-free foods and drinks to gum and oral care products.

But new research is raising questions about its long-term heart safety.

"In previous studies, we showed that xylitol can enhance the abilit...

First Measles Deaths Reported In US This Year — American Academy Of Pediatrics Responds

• Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
• August 26, 2026
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Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.

They are the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. this year, according to NBC News. &nbs...

'True Grit' Program Helps Prepare Kids With Spinal Cord Injuries For Adulthood

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 26, 2026
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A week-long sleepaway camp effectively helps young people who use wheelchairs prepare for adulthood, a new study says.

Rutgers University’s True Grit program is meant to teach life skills and build independence among 14- to 21-year-olds who’ve suffered spinal...

At Least 1 In 4 NFL Players Who Died Recently Had Impact-Related Brain Damage, Study Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 26, 2026
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At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died in recent years suffered from brain damage linked to repeated head impacts, a new study says.

That rate may be on the lower end, based on how many players donated their brain for research.

More than 91% of the 235 brains ...

After A Sleepless Night, Which Better Boosts Brain Power — Exercise Or A Nap?

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 26, 2026
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A short bout of exercise appears to work quicker than a long nap to refresh a sleep-deprived mind, a new study says.

About 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise performed as well as a 90-minute nap in protecting the memory of people who’d gone 30 hours withou...

Most Parents Struggle With One Back-To-School Routine

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 26, 2026
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There’s one part of the back-to-school routine that parents aren’t looking forward to, a new poll indicates.

About 3 out of 4 American parents have trouble getting their child to eat breakfast before they head off to school, a new University of Michigan poll ...

Clear Eyes Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide Over Sterility Concerns

• Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
• August 25, 2026
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Nearly 40,000 bottles of a widely sold eye drop are being pulled from shelves nationwide because the maker cannot guarantee the product is sterile.

Prestige Brands Holdings, of Tarrytown, New York, recalled 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, the U.S. ...

Want A Doc To Respond To Your Portal Message? These Tips Will Improve Your Odds, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 25, 2026
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Hoping for a quick response from your doctor to a message sent through your patient portal?

Then keep it cordial and positive, a new study suggests.

Doctors were more likely to respond to messages that addressed them by name and had a positive tone, researchers rep...

A Doctor's Take: Executive Orders On Childhood Vaccines Raise Public Health Debate

• Dr. Jillian Foglesong Stabile HealthDay Reporter
• August 25, 2026
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On the first day of medical school, I walked through the historical displays in the campus library. Among historical instruments and vintage incubators sat an Emerson iron lung respirator, a medical device used to treat patients with polio. 

These devices were once ...

Chemo-Free Treatment Shows Promise For Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

• HealthDay Staff HealthDay Reporter
• August 25, 2026
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A new approach to treating metastatic breast cancer may allow some patients to avoid chemotherapy, at least initially.

In a small early-stage trial recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers tested four chemo-free targeted th...

Robot-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery No Better Than Traditional Surgeon-Only Procedures, Trial Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 25, 2026
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Knee replacement patients do just as well with regular old “sawbones” surgery as they do with cutting-edge robot-assisted procedures, a new clinical trial has found.

Robot-assisted knee replacement surgery is more precise than a surgeon on their own, but does...

Symptoms After Childbirth Can Cause Depression, Low Self-Esteem

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 25, 2026
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Childbirth can be tough on a woman’s body and their self-esteem might plummet if minor post-delivery health problems prompt shame, embarrassment and depression, a new study says.

Women with pain, bleeding and itching caused by postpartum issues with their pelvic fl...

Web App Helps Caregivers Manage Dementia Patients' Aggression, Agitation

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• August 25, 2026
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An experimental web app can help caregivers better manage loved ones who have dementia without resorting to drugs, a new study says.

The app, called WeCareAdvisor, provides caregivers with strategies to help them manage behavioral symptoms like agitation or aggression in...