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Date: 2025/04/25 - 23:00

FDA Issues Warning on Hair-Loss Product Finasteride, Citing Side Effects

The FDA issued a warning about adverse effects related to a popular hair loss product available through telehealth platforms like Hims & Hers and Ro. Men have reported side effects of topical finasteride, including depression, dizziness, and low libido.

Date: 2025/04/21 - 23:32

CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Guidelines Under RFK Jr.: Key Changes to Know

Under direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC is considering changes to its recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, HPV, and other infectious diseases. Experts say some changes may be warranted, but they note that robust vaccination campaigns are still necessary.

Date: 2025/04/15 - 00:00

Can Probiotics Improve Your Mood? Study Offers New Clues

Taking probiotics may reduce negative mood, according to a new clinical trial. The results build on evidence showing the gut-brain connection's role in regulating emotion. Experts caution that probiotics are not a substitute for mental health treatment.

Date: 2025/04/11 - 22:00

Diabetes in pregnancy may increase child’s autism, ADHD risk

Children born to mothers with gestational diabetes are 28% more likely to be diagnosed with any neurodevelopmental disorder, including ADHD and autism.

Date: 2025/04/06 - 10:31

Can antidepressants increase sudden cardiac death risk?

Antidepressant use may increase a person's risk for sudden cardiac death, with some differences noted between age groups and years of medication use.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 01:00

AI screening for opioid use disorder associated with fewer hospital readmissions

NIH-supported clinical trial shows AI tool as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to addiction specialists.

Date: 2025/04/01 - 18:00

1 Hour of Screen Time at Bedtime Reduces Sleep by 24 Minutes, Study Finds

A new Norwegian study finds that one hour of screen time at bedtime results in a 59% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep. The findings indicate that social media use is no more disruptive to sleep than watching TV or movies or reading on a mobile device.

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Date: 2025/03/31 - 20:31

High-salt diets may contribute to depression: Mouse study shows how

A study in mouse models of depression found a link between a high-salt diet and this condition. The findings also suggested that this was because the high salt content affected the production of the cytokine IL-17A.

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Date: 2025/03/24 - 16:00

How could dietary choices lower the risk of tinnitus?

Increasing fruit, fiber, dairy products, and caffeine consumption could help reduce their tinnitus risk, according to a new study.

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Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:31

Can exercising help you live longer? Twin study says it may be complicated

Higher and more intense levels of physical activity may not benefit life span as much as previously thought, a new study in twins finds, highlighting multiple factors that play a role in longevity.