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Convenience stores eyed as way to provide morning-after pill
The Morning After Pill, made by Cadence OTC of Oakland, Calif., is shown on a convenience store shelf. Women's health advocates claim that as retail pharmacies close…
Study directly compares Zepbound and Wegovy for weight-loss results
Weight-loss medications continue to grow in popularity as an anti-obesity tool — but are some more effective than others? The question was explored in a new study published this month in The New England Journal of Medicine.Researchers…
Report blames processed foods, poor lifestyles for health epidemic
1 of 2 | Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and President Donald Trump take part in a Make America Healthy Again Commission event in the East Room of…
What is ketamine therapy? Mormon reality stars tout controversial treatment
Season 2 of the reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" depicted one couple — Jen and Zac Affleck — as they went through ketamine therapy, which they claimed saved their marriage. What is ketamine, and can it really…
New blood test screens for thousands of rare inherited diseases at once
A new "proteomic" blood test can accurately screen a newborn's DNA for thousands of rare, inherited diseases by analyzing just a single-milliliter sample, according…
Memorial Day ‘Murph’: Could you complete this military fitness challenge?
Memorial Day is for remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As Americans honor the day in their own ways, people across the country will be participating in a tough fitness challenge honoring fallen Navy SEAL Lt.…
Texas lawmakers approve full THC ban
Hemp derived THC products may become illegal in Texas, if a ban passed by the State House of Representatives is signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Photo by…
Young police officer dies by suicide after ‘debilitating’ laser eye surgery…
A young Pennsylvania man recently took his own life, months after he underwent corrective laser eye surgery. His parents blame their son's suicide on the "debilitating" side effects he experienced, but vision experts claim that…
Strength of immune-system response may drive healthy aging
1 of 3 | Aging may be inevitable, but boosting immune health may impact how we age, according to researcher Dr. George A. Kuchel. Photo courtesy of the…
Doctors warn of ‘trifecta’ of chronic illnesses plaguing Americans after MAHA report
Chronic diseases have long been plaguing Americans, which HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called an "epidemic." The MAHA Commission, which Kennedy chairs, released a report on Thursday assessing chronic diseases, particularly…
FDA issues norovirus warning on frozen oysters from South Korea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that certain half-shell oysters that are frozen and raw harvested from South Korea may be potentially contaminated…
4 biggest handwashing mistakes that could increase germs and viruses
Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice. Doctors recommend washing with soap and water for at…
Blood, urine tests can identify level of ultra-processed food In diet
Chemicals produced as the body converts ultra-processed food and drink into energy can be found in people's blood and urine, researchers reported Tuesday in the…
Most Americans hit the snooze button every morning — here’s why it could be bad for your health
More than half of sleep sessions end with the snooze button, with people sneaking in an extra 11 minutes on average, a new study reveals — but experts say it may not be a good idea. Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed data…
FDA says Florida cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak in 15 states
According to the FDA, a total of 26 individuals across 15 states are infected in a salmonella outbreak possibly affected by contaminated cucumbers from two Florida…
Brain cancer patients who received this pain medication lived longer, study shows
Glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer, is known to have a very poor prognosis — but a new study suggests that a pain-relieving drug could extend survival. Researchers at Mass General Brigham have found that…
Recovering from heart attack? Here’s what you shouldn’t do
Within a year of being treated for heart attack symptoms, people who sat around afterwards for more than 14 hours a day on average were at greater risk for another…
Mom credits TikTok video for cancer diagnosis after spotting strange nail marking
A TikTok played a key role in one mother’s cancer diagnosis after it prompted her to see a doctor regarding a strange marking on her fingernail, SWNS reported. Lauren Koltcz, 45, from North Royalton, Ohio, noticed a brown line on her…
Lung cancer risk in never-smokers predicted by AI tool ‘Sybil’
An estimated 57% of Asian-American women diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked, compared to only about 15% of all other women.…
Mini-strokes may cause surprising long-term health issue, experts warn
Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits — but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes. That’s according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was published this week in Neurology, the…