Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease
Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.
Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
Regular weightlifting could add years to your life, study finds
Researchers said pumping iron should be combined with aerobics to get the best results.
Syphilis and many other STDs are on the rise: Here's what you should know
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.
Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer
The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.
Loneliness and unhappiness can age us faster than smoking: New study
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Survey reveals what people would give up to improve their health
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
Spike in respiratory illnesses sending kids to hospitals
With everyone back to school, more people heading back to the office, and COVID protocols being lifted, it seems like more people, especially kids, are getting sick.
The 3 things a person can do to keep peak brain health, according to researchers
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
Bivalent booster: Pfizer seeks to expand shot to 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer is asking the FDA to expand use of its updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to children ages 5 to 11. The so-called bivalent shot is meant to be more effective against omicron variants of the coronavirus.
US teens are drinking, smoking less but vaping, using marijuana more, study finds
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Judge rules NYC vaccine mandate for NYPD union members invalid, city appeals
According to the NYC PBA, a judge has just ruled that the city's vaccine mandate for NYPD union members is invalid and members of the department who were terminated or put on leave must be reinstated.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
New street drug Xylazine most hospitals can't test for, or treat say doctors
Xylazine is so powerful it can also eat a person’s flesh.