Current Health News
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
- Holiday Travel Sends Stress Levels Sky High: Here's Tips to Cope
- Breast Cancer Rates Higher in Urban vs. Rural Areas
- Charity Scams Get Active Over the Holidays: Expert Tips to Avoid Them
- AI Could Predict a Nonsmoker's Risk for Lung Cancer
- One Death, 10 Hospitalizations in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Peaches, Plums
- Too Few Seniors Get Follow-up Care After a Serious Fall
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
- 17 People Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes
- AI Might Accurately Spot Autism in Early Childhood
- Solving the Mystery of Why Red Wine Gives Some Folks Headaches
- Hate Driving Your Cat to the Vet? FDA Just Approved a Drug for That
- Teen With Multiple Concussions Face Higher Risk of Suicidal Thoughts
- Most Americans Know Little About Harmful PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
- Many Primary Care Docs Unaware of Biologic Asthma Meds
- Available Now: More Free Federal Government COVID Tests
Monday, November 20, 2023
- FDA Looking at Cinnamon as Source of Lead in Fruit Puree Products
- New Device Can Check Markers for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Disease
- First Asthma-Linked Death Highlights Hazards at Marijuana-Processing Plants
- 'Tis the Season to Be Stressed, New Poll Finds
- Scientists May Have Solved Mystery of How Shock Therapy Works
- Lab-Grown Brain Blood Vessels Show New Ways to Prevent Stroke, Dementia
- Pill-sized Device Tracks Breathing, Heart Rate From Inside the Body
- Fat Hiding Around Organs Could Raise Odds for Alzheimer's
- Heart Trouble & Traveling Over the Holidays? Experts Offer Tips
- Procedure Might Restore Sense of Smell to Folks With Long COVID
- Taking Antibiotic After Sex Could Slash Your Risk for an STI. Here's What to Know
- Forget Grandma: Today's Parents Turn to Social Media for Advice, Poll Finds
Friday, November 17, 2023
- FDA Approves First At-Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
- Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, Killing 136,000 Last Year
- COVID Pandemic Set Back U.S. Efforts to Fight HIV
- Eye-to-Eye Contact in Conversation Is Rarer Than You Might Think
- FDA Moves Against Vape Products That Mimic Toys, Slushies and Appeal to Kids
- Air Filters Probably Won't Cut Your Odds for Illness
- Mom's Mental Health in Pregnancy Could Affect That of Her Child
- Failing Health Leaves Older Americans Vulnerable to Scams, Poll Finds
- Sometimes Keeping a Secret Can Bring Joy
- CDC to Release Infants' RSV Shots to Help Ease Shortage
Thursday, November 16, 2023
- As Suicide Rates Climb, Older Men Are Most Vulnerable
- Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Ups Risk of Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight Babies
- Paid Family Leave May Lower Odds for Postpartum Depression
- Waiting to Clamp Umbilical Cord May Save Preemies' Lives
- Compared to Other Wealthy Nations, Americans More Likely to Skip Medical Care Due to Cost
- One Part of Your Brain Could Point to the Mind's Decline
- Vaping Now Outstrips Smoking Among U.S. Young Adults
- Many Women With Breast Cancer Struggle With Sexual Health
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
- Melatonin Use Skyrockets Among U.S. Kids, Study Finds
- Popular 'Nicotine Pouches' Won't Help Smokers Quit: Study
- Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Slashed Fat in Livers of Obese People
- Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth May Harm Reproductive Development: Study
- Review Links Pesticides to Lower Sperm Quality in Men
- Helping Women Find Affordable Housing Also Boosts Cancer Screening
- What Is Babesiosis, a Tick-Borne Illness?
- Derm Dangers: Avoid These 5 Unhealthy Skin Care Trends
- More Than 1 in 6 U.S. Adults, Teens Have Substance Use Disorder
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
- Wegovy Cuts Heart Risks by 20% in Large Trial
- U.S. Men Are Dying Much Earlier Than Women, as Death 'Gender Gap' Widens
- COVID Rebound Occurs in 1 in 5 People Taking Paxlovid
- Too Little Sleep Might Raise a Woman's Odds for Diabetes
- CDC Tells Docs to Look for Lead Poisoning in Kids, as Fruit Puree Investigation Continues
- Any Activity, Even Sleeping, Is Healthier Than Sitting
- Low-fat Diets Battle Fatigue for Folks With MS
- Controlled Fires Cut Wildfire Risk by 60%, Study Shows
- Many Clinics Are Selling Ketamine as Bogus 'Cure' for Illnesses
- Food Allergies Might Pose 'Silent' Threat to the Heart
- Most Kids With the Flu Miss Out on Antiviral Tamiflu
Monday, November 13, 2023
- Childhood Vaccine Exemptons Hit Highest Level Yet: CDC
- Major Study Confirms CT Scans' Link to Blood Cancer Risk in Kids
- Two New Studies Point to the Promise of Gene Therapy for High Cholesterol
- Major Study Confirms Salt's Deadly Effect on Blood Pressure
- Subtle Changes Could Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Years Before Symptoms Hit
- Blood Test Might Predict Worsening of MS
- Following Disasters, Untreated Mold Sends Many to Hospitals
- Prediabetes Plus Smoking a Deadly Combo for Young Adults
- Scientists Create Device That Can Isolate Blood Flow to Brain
- Tasty and Healthy: Try These Thanksgiving Meal Tips for Kids
Friday, November 10, 2023
- Special Toothpaste Might Curb Peanut Allergy in Adults
- COVID-Linked Loss of Smell, Taste Resolves by 3 Years After Infection
- Majority of Workers at America's Nursing Homes Unvaccinated Against Flu, COVID
- Babies Are Contracting Salmonella After Handling Pet Food, FDA Warns
- FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus
- Blood Clot Risk From Contraceptive Pills Ends Soon After Women Stop Taking Them
- Science Reveals Link Between Obesity, Diabetes, and Pancreatic Cancer Risk
- Americans Are Now Getting Far Fewer Opioids for Dental Pain
- How Much Vision Loss Impairs Your Driving? New Study Has Answers
Thursday, November 9, 2023
- Double-Lung Transplant, Breast Implants Save Life of Man Who Battled Vaping-Linked Illness
- New Postpartum Depression Drug Comes With Hefty Price Tag
- Salt Water Gargling, Nasal Irrigation May Keep COVID From Worsening
- UN Report Warns That Working in the Sun Causes Skin Cancers
- People's Heart Health Improves in More 'Flexible' Workplaces
- Income, Education Can Affect Your Stroke Recovery
- Wegovy, Ozempic Probably Won't Harm Vision in People With Diabetes, Study Finds
- Best Way to Prevent Cervical Cancers: Immunize Boys Against HPV, Too
- Eczema Takes Big Toll on Mental Health, Survey Finds
- FDA Approves New Diet Drug Zepbound, a Version of the Diabetes Med Mounjaro
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
- U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Rose 10-fold Over a Decade
- Doctors: Want Patients to Lose Weight? Stay Upbeat
- Smoking Undermines Human DNA That Would Normally Prevent Cancer
- FDA Will Pull Vet Drug Used in Pork Industry Over Cancer Concerns for Humans
- FDA Investigating Hospitalizations Linked to Counterfeit Ozempic
- CT Screening Greatly Boosts Lung Cancer Survival: Study
- When California Banned Flavored Vapes, Many Just Shopped Online
- Your 'Biological Age' Could Affect Your Odds for Stroke, Dementia
- Sharks' Amazing Ability to Heal From Wounds Might Help Humans
- Many New Moms Can't Access Good Health Care, Report Finds
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
- CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type
- Marijuana Use Could Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Heart Failure
- Nonsurgical Treatment Works Well for Arthritic Thumbs
- Depression Can Be a Killer for People With Diabetes
- Wildfire Smoke Raises Risks for Folks on Dialysis
- COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Miscarriage Risk
- Caregiving's Financial Toll Is Often Hidden
- FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches
Monday, November 6, 2023
- Money Can Make Life More Satisfying, Survey Shows
- For the Best Stroke Care, Where You Live Matters
- Experts Widen Criteria for Those Who Should Get Lung Cancer Screening
- Too Much Salt Could Raise Your Odds for Diabetes
- One in 7 Americans Has Had Long COVID
- U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates
- Vaping's Popularity Falls Among U.S. High School Students
- Critics Slam Updated Infection Control Recommendations for Hospitals
- New Antibiotic Tackles Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in Trial
- False-Positive Mammogram Result Raises Odds for Breast Cancer Later
- Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product
- Cardiac Arrest? Drones Might Someday Come to the Rescue
- Is Your 18-Year-Old Really 'Mature'? New Brain Study Has Answers
- Experimental Pacemaker Can Recharge Its Own Battery
- Managing Your Heart Health Through Menopause
Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Study Confirms Effectiveness of Newer Arthritis Meds
- Could Cellphones Be Harming Men's Sperm?
- Playing Pro Football May Shorten Players' Lives, Study Finds
- Could You Recognize the More Subtle Signs of a Seizure?
- New A-Fib Ablation Therapy Benefits Women as Much as Men
- Simple Antibiotic Switch for Pneumonia Patients Could Prevent Hospital Infection
- Dental X-rays Are Now Safer Than Ever
- U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Climbs for First Time in 20 Years
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- White House Urges Schools to Carry Naloxone, the Opioid Overdose Treatment
- Paxlovid Probably Won't Your Cut Odds for Long COVID
- At-Home, Inhaled Flu Vaccine Could Be on Horizon
- Many Antibiotics No Longer Work Against Common Childhood Infections
- Easy-to-Wear ECG Patch Tracks Heart Health
- Does Meat Need Warning Labels on How It Harms Climate, Health?
- Children With Down Syndrome More Vulnerable to Leukemia
- Blood Test Measures ALS Risk From Environmental Toxins
- Mobile Stroke Units Can Prevent Disabling Strokes
- Second Person to Receive Pig Heart Dies Six Weeks After Transplant
- FDA Advisors Say New Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease is Safe
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
- FDA Warns Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection
- 1 in 5 U.S. Parents Worry Their Teen Is Addicted to the Internet
- Could a Cheap, DIY Air Filter Help Rid Your Home of Viruses?
- Tai Chi Might Help Seniors Counter Mild Cognitive Decline
- FDA Warns WananBana Fruit Puree Pouches May Contain Lead
- Get Active: Study Finds Most Forms of Exercise Are Very Safe
- Endometriosis Can Complicate a Hysterectomy
- Metformin May Help Young Patients With Bipolar Disorder Avoid Weight Gain
- Youngest Kids With ADHD in Class No Less Likely to See Diagnosis Fade
- Fasting Diets Beat Low-Cal Regimens for Folks With Diabetes
Monday, October 30, 2023
- FDA Issues Warning on Dangers of Probiotic Products for Preemie Babies
- Just 7% of U.S. Adults Have Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine
- Don't Trust TikTok for Trustworthy Info on Autism
- Staring at Screens Can Cause Eye Strain. Here's Tips to Prevent That
- COVID Meds Like Paxlovid Will Soon Have Big Price Tags
- Lots of Screen Time Could Be Early Sign of ADHD, Autism
- Make This Halloween a Safe One for People With Dementia
- U.S. Heat-Related Heart Deaths Will Multiply With Warming Temperatures
- FDA Advisors to Weigh New Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia
Friday, October 27, 2023
- Clinics Hawking Bogus Stem Cell Cures for Long COVID Are Everywhere
- High Blood Triglycerides Could Help Ward Off Dementia
- Have Diabetes? Quitting Metformin Could Take Toll on Your Brain
- Improved Meningitis Vaccine May Be On the Way
- 7 Million Americans Have Mild Cognitive Impairment and Don't Know It
- Diabetes Tied to Worse Outcomes When Colon Cancer Strikes
- This is Your Brain on Zoom
- Female Chimps May Experience Menopause, Too
- Baby Activity Centers Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Injury Risk
- Even Small Dietary Changes Bring Big Benefit to the Planet
Thursday, October 26, 2023
- 7,500 Daily Steps Before Surgery and Complication Risks Plummet
- Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It's Tough to Find
- Many U.S. Health Care Workers Face Harassment, Burnout
- Blood Test Could Speed Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Trauma Raises Odds for Adult Headaches
- Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll
- Gene Discovery Could Mean Longer Lives for Golden Retrievers, Maybe Humans
- Even a Little Physical Activity Can Offset a Day Spent Sitting
- CDC Advisors Say High-Risk Men Should Still Get MPox Vaccine
- Neighborhood Parks Could Help Your Aging Brain
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- Ketamine's Antidepressant Benefit: Is It All in Your Head?
- Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Burns Fat, Adds Muscle
- Eating Well in Middle Age Could Help Your Brain Decades Later
- Heart Patients From Poor Neighborhoods Less Likely to Get Cardiac Rehab
- Heated Yoga Might Be a Natural Antidepressant
- Doctors' Group Expands Definition of 'Infertility'
- Toos E-Scooters Could Be Fire Hazard; Warning Issued After 2 Die in House Fire
- Statin Could Fight Severe COVID, but Vitamin C Does Not: Study
- Bagged, Precut Onions Tied to Salmonella Illnesses in 22 States
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
- Georgia To Be First State to Let Pharmacies Sell Low-Dose Cannabis
- Pandemic Didn't Lower Parents' Trust in Childhood Vaccines
- Restricting Access to Vapes Might Drive People to Cigarettes
- EPA to Ban Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Degreasers, Cleaners
- Steroid Use Could Raise Teen Athletes' Odds for Concussion
- Shortage of Shots That Protect Babies Against RSV Prompts CDC Alert
- It's as Safe to Get Your Rx From a Nurse Practitioner as From a Doctor
Monday, October 23, 2023
- Teens Are Quitting Sports as Social Media Ups Body Image Concerns
- A New Dad's Postpartum Depression Can Be Tough on His Kids
- Best Foot Forward: Tips to Keeping Feet Healthy
- Press That Snooze Button: It Might Be Good for You
- High-Tech 'Home Simulations' Could Help Folks Fight Hoarding
- Mediterranean Diet May Ease PTSD Symptoms
- Drug-Linked Disciplinary Actions by Schools Spiked After Oregon Legalized Marijuana
- Sour Notes: Girls in Marching Bands at High Risk for Injury
- Short Sleepers May Be at Higher Risk for Depression
- America's Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
Friday, October 20, 2023
- Amazon to Test Drones to Deliver Prescriptions to Your Door
- Living Alone Raises Americans' Cancer Risk by Nearly a Third
- Cache Valley Virus: Another Mosquito-Borne Illness Making Inroads in U.S.
- Kids Still Getting Injured After Swallowing High-Powered Magnets
- Tooth Whitening: Expert Help on Getting a Brighter Smile
- Menopause Bring New Risks for Women's Heart Health
- Put These Foods on Your Grocery List for Better Vision
- Just 2 Servings of Red Meat Per Week Raises Your Diabetes Risk
- Mom's Curling Iron Can Be Big Burn Hazard for Kids
- CVS Pulling Popular Cold Meds From Shelves After Report Deems Them to Be Useless
Thursday, October 19, 2023
- FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers
- Is Yellow Fever Infection Going to Resurface in America?
- Commonly Used Drug Might Be New Treatment Option for IBS
- Dementia Diagnosis Takes Huge Toll on a Family's Finances
- Extra Antibiotic With Hip, Knee Replacement Won't Prevent Infections: Study
- Telemedicine Could Improve Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
- Getting COVID Raises Odds for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Vaccination Lowers Risk
- Better Health Care Access Is Helping People With Down Syndrome Live Longer
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Has Arthritis
- Are Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes
- Seniors, 18 Holes of Golf Might Make You Smarter
- Blood Pressure's Ups & Downs Could Harm Heart, Brain
- U.S. Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters Jumped 21% in One Year
- Serotonin May Play Big Role in Long COVID
- A Doctor's Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care
- Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk
- Obesity Raises Odds for Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors