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Ozempic, other semaglutides linked to hair loss: Here’s what to know
Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity in recent years due to their effectiveness in diabetes control and weight loss. Research has revealed additional benefits beyond those primary uses —…
‘Weekend Warriors’ get health benefits similar to steady exercisers
"Weekend warriors" who cram their week's exercise into one or two days appear to gain as much benefit as people who are physically active throughout the week,…
Death probe of ex-Yankee’s son triggers carbon monoxide warnings from experts
Experts are speaking out about the potential dangers attached to carbon monoxide, as authorities continue to probe the death of teen Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner. While the cause of Miller…
Low ‘bad’ cholesterol might protect against dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
People who use statins to achieve low LDL levels had a 13% lower risk of dementia and 12% lower risk of Alzheimer's compared to people with low levels who weren't…
Experimental women’s cancer drug boosts survival rates in notable study
A new drug is showing promise in tackling treatment-resistant ovarian cancer. Relacorilant, the drug tested in a phase 3 ROSELLA trial with Corcept Therapeutics in California, was found to improve overall survival and progression of…
Fasting every other day outperforms calorie cutting, clinical trial indicates
People who undertook 4:3 intermittent fasting lost just under 8% of their body weight within a year, compared to a 5% loss among people who cut their daily calories…
Crunches by age: Here’s how many you should be able to do
How many crunches can you do — and how does that stack up with others your age? That was the question posed by "FOX & Friends" on Monday, when fitness expert Joseph David challenged hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones to…
Costly GLP-1 drug use for weight loss has soared, study reports
The number of people without diabetes taking a GLP-1 drug more than tripled between 2018 and 2022 in the United States, researchers reported Monday in the Annals of…
‘The White Lotus’ characters taking lorazepam: What is it and why are they in danger by…
Those watching HBO’s "The White Lotus" may be familiar with matriarch Victoria’s long southern drawl, sweeping silk robes — and her affinity for lorazepam. Searches for the anti-anxiety drug spiked, according to Google Trends,…
Obesity more likely among children of obese mothers, study says
A child is three to four times more likely to become an obese adult if their mom was obese, researchers reported Wednesday in PLOS One. Adobe stock/HealthDay…
Woman, 66 years old, gives birth to her 10th child: People ‘should have more children’
A 66-year-old woman in Germany has given birth to her 10th child. Alexandra Hildebrandt, owner of the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, welcomed her new son, Philipp, on March 19, according to today.com and other…
Kansas confirms 23 measles cases, Ohio has 10
Confirmed measles cases among mostly unvaccinated individuals in Kansas and Ohio raises to 18 the number of states with confirmed measles cases. Photo by Airman 1st…
America’s seniors are vulnerable to these digital threats, experts warn
As digital technology continues to advance, seniors are at a particularly high risk of being targeted by scammers, experts say. It's important for older individuals to find a balance between enjoying the advantages of the internet…
Multistate measles outbreak leads to dangerous vitamin A toxicity
At Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, several unvaccinated children showed signs of liver problems after taking large amounts of vitamin A, according to…
Do parents really have favorite children? Here’s what new research says
Whether they admit it or not, previous research shows that the majority of parents do indeed have favorite children. A recent study from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah examined the reasons behind parents showing…
Peter Marks, top FDA vaccine official, forced to resign
1 of 2 | Dr. Peter Marks, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, which is part of the Food and Drug Administration, on March 18,…
Sunlight exposure can bring life-changing health benefits, expert says
As spring arrives and the weather warms, exposure to sunlight could have an immense impact on overall health. Dr. Roger Seheult, a critical care physician, pulmonologist and associate clinical professor at the University of California…
Nostalgic people better for friendships, mental health
Nostalgic people have more close friends and put more effort into maintaining friendships and relationships than less sentimental sorts, researchers reported in the…
Fly safely amid measles outbreak with these important travel tips
Measles has been spreading across America, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 220 cases nationwide as of March 7. The uptick in cases began with an outbreak in Texas, where there have been 223…
FDA warns of health consequences amid rising nitrous oxide use
Inhaling from commercially-available nitrous oxide canisters could lead to serious harm or death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a warning issued…