Popular snack may help support brain health in older adults, new study finds
An unsuspecting snack could help support brain health in older adults, new research suggests.
An unsuspecting snack could help support brain health in older adults, new research suggests.
Kentucky governor calls for firing of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.
Hospital sewers may be breeding grounds for dangerous superbugs, study finds
Hospital wastewater has been shown to promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially making sewer systems hotspots for antimicrobial resistance, according to a new Swedish study published in Nature Communications.
Hospital wastewater has been shown to promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially making sewer systems hotspots for antimicrobial resistance, according to a new Swedish study published in Nature Communications.
US to fund new research into potential PTSD treatment for veterans
The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
Common heart pill under scrutiny for older patients as study weighs risks of stopping
Some older adults may be able to stop taking statins with little added risk over two years, but a new study raises concerns about longer-term safety.
Some older adults may be able to stop taking statins with little added risk over two years, but a new study raises concerns about longer-term safety.
Christina Applegate investigating breast implant illness after MS misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate is searching for answers after her MS misdiagnosis and is now investigating whether breast implant illness could be behind her ongoing health struggles.
Christina Applegate is searching for answers after her MS misdiagnosis and is now investigating whether breast implant illness could be behind her ongoing health struggles.
COVID-era testing method could help identify obesity, asthma, other health conditions
Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions.
Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions.
Philadelphia’s kratom ban, hemp restrictions take effect Thursday: Here’s what we know
A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day.
A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day.
Skipping the vitamin K shot puts newborns at risk of severe bleeds: study
Deciding whether to give your newborn a vitamin K shot right after birth has become a growing debate, as more new parents choose to opt out.
Deciding whether to give your newborn a vitamin K shot right after birth has become a growing debate, as more new parents choose to opt out.
What is NAION? Ozempic, Wegovy, other GLP-1s linked to rare eye condition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is mandating new safety labels for popular diabetes and weight-loss medications following investigations into a rare eye condition.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is mandating new safety labels for popular diabetes and weight-loss medications following investigations into a rare eye condition.
How to navigate Thanksgiving dinner on a GLP-1
Balanced portions can help people taking GLP-1s enjoy Thanksgiving while limiting digestive discomfort.
Balanced portions can help people taking GLP-1s enjoy Thanksgiving while limiting digestive discomfort.
GLP-1 drugs getting new labels warning of rare vision-loss condition
All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss.
All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss.
Blood sugar spikes could hinge on the order you eat your food, study suggests
A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it's not necessarily a "quick fix."
A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it's not necessarily a "quick fix."
Report ranks nation's 20 most overweight and obese states as doctors warn of diabetes risks
Just in time for National Diabetes Awareness Month, a new study has identified the 20 states that rank with the highest number of overweight and obese residents.
Just in time for National Diabetes Awareness Month, a new study has identified the 20 states that rank with the highest number of overweight and obese residents.
Popular drinks linked to heart attacks, cardiac arrest in young adults, study finds
About 45% of cardiovascular events linked to stimulant products involved adults ages 18 to 34.,
About 45% of cardiovascular events linked to stimulant products involved adults ages 18 to 34.,
Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns
Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.
Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.
2 ‘forever chemicals’ associated with higher risk of breast cancer: Study
An NIH study found that two common “forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
An NIH study found that two common “forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
Brain activity can predict Alzheimer’s risk decades before symptoms appear, new study suggests
A Stanford study suggests brain scans could help identify Alzheimer’s risk before cognitive symptoms develop.
A Stanford study suggests brain scans could help identify Alzheimer’s risk before cognitive symptoms develop.
Scientists discover a surprising pattern in one of the deadliest brain cancers
Researchers have discovered a surprising growth pattern in glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain cancers.
Researchers have discovered a surprising growth pattern in glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain cancers.
Measles in Wisconsin: Infant death reported, officials urge vaccination
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Thursday, Nov. 5, that an infant has died amid the ongoing measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Thursday, Nov. 5, that an infant has died amid the ongoing measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin.