No Link Found Between Migraines, Parkinson's Disease

Women who suffer frequent migraines don’t have any increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, finds a new study that refutes earlier research.

“These results are reassuring for women who have migraine, which itself causes many burdens, that they don’t have to worry about an increased risk of Parkinson’s...

Improper Inhaler Use by People With COPD Is Common, Worsening Disease

Millions of people rely on medicines delivered by an inhaler to help manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).

But a new European study finds many patients are using inhalers improperly, keeping them from adequately treating the respiratory illness.

“Misuse of inhalers is common, and in our study we found that app...

Kids' Organized Sports Are Increasingly for the Well-Off

Participation in youth sports is becoming a “haves” versus “have-nots” situation, a new study shows.

Income, education and social class are determining who can play in youth sports leagues, with the children of more privileged families more likely to hit the field or court, researchers reported recently in the journ...

FDA Approves Updated COVID Shots for Fall

Updated shots you may soon get to shield against COVID-19 infection were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.

This year's approval for the updated mRNA vaccines comes much sooner than happened in 2023, when fall vaccines were authorized on Sept. 11.

The latest shots from Moderna and Pfizer will now target a...

Women Could Have New Medical Option to Ease Hot Flashes

A drug under development could provide a much needed option for women seeking relief from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, new research shows.

The drug, elinzanetant, cut the frequency of hot flashes by an average of about 56% after one month of use, and by more than 65% after three months.

Overall, about 62% of more than 3...

State Laws Strongly Affect Mental Health of Trans People, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- There's a strong association between a state's policies and laws around the rights of transgender people and the mental health of transgender residents, a new study shows.

"Trans individuals who were worried about having their rights taken away had significantly higher odds of experiencing depress...

Universal Flu Vaccine Blocks Infection in Mice

A universal flu vaccine that would protect against all influenza strains -- and that people might not need to take every year -- could be close at hand, researchers report.

An experimental vaccine candidate produced a strong immune response in lab mice, and it provided protection against severe infection after the critters were exposed to ...

Government Report Links Excessive Fluoride in Water to Lowered IQs in Kids

High levels of fluoride in drinking water may dim the intelligence of children, a new U.S. government report shows.

Based on an analysis of published research, the potentially controversial report marks the first time a federal agency has determined there is a link between drinking twice the recommended amount of fluoride and lower IQs in...

One Diet Might Cut Your Odds for COVID-19

COVID cases have surged this summer, but a new study suggests that following the Mediterranean diet might spare you from infection.

In a review published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, Indonesian researchers discovered that the healthy eating regimen, which centers on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish a...

Here's What Long COVID Looks Like in Kids

Kids and teens are vulnerable to Long COVID just as adults are, with a set of distinct symptoms showing long-term health effects, a new study shows.

Ten symptoms in school-age children and 8 in teenagers indicate the likely presence of long COVID, according to findings published Aug. 21 in the Journal of the American Medical Associatio...