Medicine

This week saw the biggest migration event ever recorded by the BirdCast, a bird study project at Cornell University in Ithaca, N,Y. -- 1.25 billion. Farther south,…

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Millions of men undergoing hair loss treatment may be putting…

A new study suggests that virtual reality experiences designed to mimic psychedelic visual effects could safely boost creativity and flexibility in thinking. File…

Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. These popular treatments for diabetes and obesity could interfere with medical imaging, such as PET and CT…

Patients with advanced cancer gained nearly a full year of additional life if they quit smoking, compared to those who kept lighting up, researchers reported. File…

Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials…

Heart-related health problems might affect as many as 1 in 7 pregnancies, even among women without any prior heart disease, researchers said in a new study. File…

A top health official has suggested breaking up the combination measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. In response to President Donald Trump’s recent statement warning about pregnant women's use of Tylenol, Health and Human Services…

Federal health authorities are warning of potential listeria contamination of ready-to-eat meals by HelloFresh that contain recalled frozen…

Scientists may have discovered the first therapy for Huntington’s disease, a brain disorder that until now has had no effective treatments. Researchers at the University of College London (UCL) announced positive results from a global…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing whether to change the warning label on hormone replacement therapy drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. File…

Air pollution could worsen Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, according to a new study. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have found that air pollution may accelerate the buildup of toxic…

1 of 2 | Before-and-after fluorescence microscope images of a mouse brain show red-colored build-ups of toxic amyloid beta plaque (L) and the same brain…

A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say. In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a "small but measurable increase in…

Adrenaline delivered with liquid or powder nasal sprays is as effective, and sometimes even better, than injected adrenaline, an evidence review found. File Photo by…

If counting sheep isn't working, Americans may want to hit the fruit aisle next time they are at the grocery store. Certain fruits packed with natural hormones and minerals can help people fall asleep. Board-certified and licensed…

Minnesota officials this week confirmed 10 new measles cases in the state, all of which are among unvaccinated people who recently traveled. Photo Adobe…

Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5. Sepsis among children is a very difficult…

A biofeedback patch provides people with real-time monitoring of their heart rate, which can become erratic for folks stressed out by drug or alcohol cravings,…

A recent episode of the hit Hulu comedy "Only Murders in the Building" highlights a hormone therapy that many men request as they get older. Steve Martin’s character, Charles-Haden Savage — a washed-up actor who gets a second career…