FDA approves daily pill shown to cut repeat stroke risk by 26%
The FDA has approved Sunharbo, a once-daily pill that helps reduce the risk of another stroke in certain adults who recently had a clot-related stroke or mini-stroke.
The FDA has approved Sunharbo, a once-daily pill that helps reduce the risk of another stroke in certain adults who recently had a clot-related stroke or mini-stroke.
US loses measles-elimination status, WSJ reports: What this means
The United States has lost its measles-elimination status after 26 years of keeping the highly contagious disease at bay with vaccines,
The United States has lost its measles-elimination status after 26 years of keeping the highly contagious disease at bay with vaccines,
New California bill will require ID for health supplement purchases
California Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal explains a bill that will put age restrictions on fitness supplements marketed for diets or muscle-building.
California Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal explains a bill that will put age restrictions on fitness supplements marketed for diets or muscle-building.
Ozempic and Zepbound users face 6 rebound risks after stopping, doctor warns
Stopping GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound can lead to renewed hunger, weight regain and a reversal of improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Stopping GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound can lead to renewed hunger, weight regain and a reversal of improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.
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.
Officials invest nearly $5M in ibogaine research
Federal health officials are investing nearly $5 million in promising research on ibogaine, a plant-based psychedelic that could offer new hope for veterans battling PTSD, trauma and addiction.
Federal health officials are investing nearly $5 million in promising research on ibogaine, a plant-based psychedelic that could offer new hope for veterans battling PTSD, trauma and addiction.
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.
American Cancer Society updates prostate cancer screening guidelines: Here's what men should know
The American Cancer Society Thursday updated its recommendations on when and how often men should get tested for prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men.
The American Cancer Society Thursday updated its recommendations on when and how often men should get tested for prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men.
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.
Health insurance open enrollment underway: How much more people are paying for coverage in 2027
Health insurance open enrollment for millions of people is underway and some consumers may feel sticker shock as they sign up for 2027 coverage, according to price analysis reports.
Health insurance open enrollment for millions of people is underway and some consumers may feel sticker shock as they sign up for 2027 coverage, according to price analysis reports.
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.
California will soon prohibit minors from buying creatine: What to know
Minors in California will soon be barred from buying creatine and other popular fitness supplements under a newly signed law. Those who violate the policy could face fines of up to $500 for each violation.
Minors in California will soon be barred from buying creatine and other popular fitness supplements under a newly signed law. Those who violate the policy could face fines of up to $500 for each violation.
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.,