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,
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.
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.
Type 2 Diabetes cases on the rise among young people
Priority health nurse and caregiver Jenny Alvarez breaks down the symptoms and prevention methods.
Priority health nurse and caregiver Jenny Alvarez breaks down the symptoms and prevention methods.
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.
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.
Energy drinks and heart problems: What to know about new reported association
An American Heart Association analysis of FDA adverse event reports found a strong statistical link between caffeinated energy drinks, stimulant supplements and serious cardiovascular events. Dr. Victoria N. Dooley from Northville-Novi Family Medicine tells us what to look out for.
An American Heart Association analysis of FDA adverse event reports found a strong statistical link between caffeinated energy drinks, stimulant supplements and serious cardiovascular events. Dr. Victoria N. Dooley from Northville-Novi Family Medicine tells us what to look out for.
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.
Michigan veteran survives addiction, depression to help others heal
Malcolm Byrd is a Marine Corps veteran lighting the way for others after enduring his own dark path.
Malcolm Byrd is a Marine Corps veteran lighting the way for others after enduring his own dark path.
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.
Type 2 diabetes patients 21 times more likely to achieve remission with intensive lifestyle changes
A strict routine combining a low-calorie diet with supervised strength and aerobic training helped more than half of younger adults reverse type 2 diabetes within six months, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.
A strict routine combining a low-calorie diet with supervised strength and aerobic training helped more than half of younger adults reverse type 2 diabetes within six months, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.