Combo Drug Boosts Survival in Some Women With Early Breast Cancer

FRIDAY, June 28, 20204 (HealthDay news) -- An immunotherapy/chemotherapy combo drug can help early-stage breast cancer patients remain cancer-free following treatment, a new trial shows.

The combo drug, Kadcyla, is already approved to treat patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, researchers said.

The new results show tha...

Bird Flu Virus Stays Active on Cow Milking Equipment for at Least One Hour

The spread of H5N1 avian flu to dairy cows has health experts and many Americans on edge, and now a new study finds the virus stays viable on milking equipment for at least an hour.

“Dairy cows have to be milked even if they are sick, and it has not been clear for how long the virus contained in residual milk from the milking process rem...

Childhood Exposure to Air Pollution May Trigger Bronchitis Years Later

Exposure to air pollution as a child increases an adult’s risk of bronchitis, a new study warns.

Young adults with bronchitis symptoms tended to have been exposed during childhood to two types of air pollutants, researchers found:

• Particle pollution from dust, pollen, wildfire ash, industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust.<...

'Microrobot' Pills Eased IBD in Mice, Paving Way for Human Testing

A new "microrobot" pill may help tame inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study in mice suggests.

The pill significantly reduced IBD symptoms in mice and promoted the healing of damaged colon tissue without toxic side effects, researchers reported June 26 in the journal Science Robotics.

IBD occurs when immune cells turn...

Scientists Discover First Case of Down Syndrome in Neanderthals

Scientists have documented the first case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals, a finding which also supports the notion that these cousins of modern man were capable of providing care and support to a vulnerable member of their group.

“The results have significant implications for our understanding of Neanderthal behavior,” said researche...

Over a Quarter of ‘Healthy’ Folks Over 60 Have Heart Valve Disease

Heart valve disease is much more common in aging adults that has been thought, a new study warns.

More than a quarter of healthy and symptom-free people aged 60 and older had previously undetected heart valve disease, researchers report.

“Our findings showed that more than 28% of these adults had some form of heart valve disease, a...

Only 1 in 4 People Who Need Meds to Fight Opioid Addiction Get Them

Just 25% of people battling opioid use disorder are getting medications aimed at helping them quit and potentially avoid an overdose, new data shows.

Boosting access to proper treatment might save countless lives.

"In 2022, 81,806 opioid-involved overdose deaths were reported in the United States, more than in any previous year," no...

Supreme Court Set to Allow Emergency Abortions in Idaho, For Now

The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to rule that, for now, emergency abortions be allowed in Idaho when a woman's health is at risk, an opinion that was briefly posted on the court's website on Wednesday shows.

The unsigned opinion, published first by Bloomberg News, only dismissed the case on procedural grounds, stating the cour...

CDC Strengthens RSV Vaccine Advice for Those Over 75

In new vaccination guidance issued Wednesday, U.S. health officials now recommend that all Americans aged 75 and older get an RSV vaccine before fall arrives.

However, those a bit younger -- ages 60 to 74 -- should only seek the shot if they are vulnerable to severe RSV because of chronic medical conditions such as lung or heart disease, o...

Magic Mushroom's Psilocybin Is America's Most Popular Hallucinogen

As psilocybin mushrooms become the most popular psychedelic in the United States, some states have started to ease regulations on its recreational use.

Now, a new report warns that the federal government will have to decide whether to follow suit.

RAND, a nonprofit research group, stresses in the report that if efforts to expand the...

Sports Injuries: Your Guide to Helping Your Child Heal

Youth sports are important for the development of children and teenagers, but there’s no sure way to ensure a youngster doesn’t get hurt while competing.

That’s why it’s important for parents to spot and appropriately respond to their children’s sports injuries, Dr. Eileen Crawford, an orthopedic surgeon with the University of Mi...

Migraine Prevention Med Might Stop 'Rebound' Headaches, Too

It's a nasty cycle: Chronic migraine sufferers who use too much pain medication sometimes get smacked with rebound headaches.

But new research suggests that a medication commonly used to prevent migraines may also help fend off rebound headaches. 

The study of 755 people with chronic migraine -- meaning 15 or more headache days ...

Who Do You Look to as Your Health 'Role Model'?

Role models are important in health as well as in life, but such inspiration is more likely to come from your mom than a celebrity like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a new study says.

People had greater motivation to reach their health goals if they looked to a person in their everyday life – a friend, relative or health expert – as t...

Bright Light at Night Could Raise Odds for Diabetes

Want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes? Avoid bright light at night, a recent study suggests.

More exposure to light at night, between 12:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., is linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers found.

That’s likely because light affects sleep patterns, which are important for maintaining healt...

Staying Fit Might Cut Men's Odds for ALS

The search for a cure for ALS has been elusive, but researchers may have identified a way to lower a man's risk in the long run.

Staying fit and getting moderate levels of exercise may lower the chances for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in later life, Norwegian researchers reported June 26 in the journal Neurology. 

Th...