Cannabis use does not reduce long-term heroin use, study finds Wednesday, November 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- People with heroin dependency don't use less of that drug if they start also using cannabis, according to a new study.The findings cast some doubt on the idea that cannabis might help people reduce their dependence on opioids, experts say."Cannabis is... Read More.
Semaglutide helps reduce risk of heart attack, stroke in people without diabetes, study finds Monday, November 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss, can help boost heart health in people without diabetes, according to new research.In a study of over 17,000 people, semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, was... Read More.
Ecology proposes rule to reduce landfill methane emissions Tuesday, October 31 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Most municipal solid waste landfills operating in Washington state could face more stringent requirements to reduce methane gas emissions under a rule proposed by... Read More.
Chemotherapy drug could reduce risk of dying of cervical cancer: Study Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An already-approved chemotherapy drug could reduce the risk of dying of cervical cancer when added to the current treatment standard, according to new research presented at a major medical conference.The study, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology, followed 500 people,... Read More.
Semaglutide used for weight loss also helps reduce heart failure symptoms, study finds Monday, August 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, is also effective at reducing symptoms of heart failure, new research shows.A study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine followed over 500 patients who were both overweight... Read More.
Ambitious new campaign aims to reduce veteran suicide rate by half Monday, July 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Every day, Andre Rush, a retired Army officer and former White House chef, does 2,222 pushups. And every day, he thinks about what that number symbolizes: a tribute to the military veterans who die daily from suicide.Rush's ritual is more than just... Read More.
Breast cancer success: Drug found to reduce risk of cancer coming back Friday, June 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A breast cancer drug already on the market has been found to lower the chances of breast cancer recurring, an advancement that could open the drug to a broader range of patients.The pharmaceutical company Novartis announced the findings Friday about its... Read More.
University of Washington researchers say their prevention program could reduce gun violence deaths in children Tuesday, April 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Nearly three decades ago at the age of 17, the unexpected happened to Joseph Sakran after a football game. He was shot by a stray bullet.“I remember seeing the flashes of light and realizing something quickly was wrong because … I... Read More.
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to reduce drug overdoses Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the overdose reversal drug Narcan for over-the-counter use on Wednesday -- a milestone decision that advocates said will make it easier to save lives amid the ongoing opioid epidemic.Story developing... Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio.... Read More.
Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of dementia, study finds: What to know about the diet Tuesday, March 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Following a diet rich in plant-based foods and seafood can help lower the risk of getting dementia, according to a new study.The study, published Monday in the journal BMC Medicine, found that people who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had as much... Read More.
FDA says mammogram facilities must notify women if they have dense breast tissue to reduce cancer risk Thursday, March 9 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- In a major effort to improve breast cancer prevention, the FDA will now require mammogram facilities to inform women if they have dense breast tissue.About half of women have dense breast tissue, and many don't know it. Doctors say having dense breast... Read More.
Massachusetts legislator walks back bill to reduce sentences if inmates sign up for organ donation Thursday, February 9 by ABC News(BOSTON) -- A Massachusetts legislator said he's going to change a proposed bill that would have given state inmates reduced sentences if they signed up to donate an organ, following an outcry from several groups.Last month, Democratic Rep. Carlos Gonzalez co-introduced a bill that... Read More.