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Mercury preservative to be removed from all flu shots, CDC says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signs panel's decision to ban thimerosal. A nurse gives an influenza virus vaccine…
Clint Eastwood’s longtime secrets of good health and longevity revealed
At 95, American movie star and film director Clint Eastwood is still going strong. Celebrity biographer Shawn Levy, author of the book "Clint: The Man and the Movies," has written about the health practices that have contributed to the…
Not sleeping well? Columbia researcher suggests changing your diet
1 of 3 | Complex carbohydrates and fiber from fresh and fruits and vegetables are a key part of a diet designed to promote better laid out in a new…
Man’s deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial
A man with the deadliest form of brain cancer has no signs of the disease after taking an experimental drug. Ben Trotman was 40 when he was diagnosed in 2022 with glioblastoma, the most aggressive cancerous brain tumor. Patients…
New study vindicates eggs, says they don’t hike bad-cholesterol levels
People who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their "bad" LDL cholesterol levels, as long as the rest of their diet remained low in saturated fat,…
Organ donors’ lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds
As a new report claims that premature organ transplants have endangered donors, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans for a new initiative to reform the system. Several families have stated that surgeons attempted to…
The hidden dangers of feeding wild animals
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say feeding wild elephants can lead to serious harm. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo…
Alzheimer’s risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn
A new study has found a link between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. The research from China, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, analyzed the sleep cycles of 128…
Korea’s Hyundai ADM Bio developing new-concept cancer treatment
Hyundai ADM Bio CEO designate Cho Won-dong speaks during a press conference in Seoul, Monday. Photo courtesy of Hyundai ADM Bio…
People are using vibration plates for weight loss: Do they work?
A new fitness fad is all about catching a vibe. Vibrating plates, or vibration plate machines, have been trending on social media as a potentially effective method for losing weight and burning fat.The fitness device uses whole-body…
Think before you sip: summer drinking dangers
Summer drinking brings surprising health hazards. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Lift a toast to summer fun but…
Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine by metal necklace he was wearing
A man has died after getting sucked into an MRI machine. The accident occurred on July 16 at the Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York, according to a press release from the Nassau County Police Department in Long Island.Officers…
Optional LGBTQ suicide prevention lifeline service ends
LGBTQ supporters march to the U.S. Capitol during WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., on June 8 but on Thursday lost access to a suicide prevention lifeline option…
Popular ‘fibermaxxing’ diet trend not right for everyone, nutritionist says
A new trend called "fibermaxxing" has been circulating on social media, billed as a healthy nutrition hack. The practice entails boosting fiber intake throughout the day by adding foods like leafy greens, seeds, nuts, fruit and other…
U.S. officially withdraws from enhanced WHO pandemic response
Health workers in biohazard suits treat patients at a drive-thru coronavirus testing center at Seoul Metropolitan Eunpyeong Hospital in South Korea on March 4, 2020.…
Here’s what marijuana really does to the developing brain, according to a psychiatrist
The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years. But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain.A recent French study suggested that cannabis…
Salmonella outbreak prompts public health officials to recall beans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (headquarters pictured in Atlanta in February) hasissued a recall for frozen beans. File Photo by Erik S.…
Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors
More hospitals are pulling back on providing "gender-affirming care" for youth patients, in accordance with a recent executive order against these practices. Rush Medical Center in Chicago is the latest large health system to announce…
Doctors overlook common cause of high blood pressure, guidelines say
As many as 30% of high blood pressure patients seen by heart specialists and 14% of those seen in primary care have a condition called primary aldosteronism,…
Four people dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters
A type of flesh-eating bacteria has killed four people in Florida so far this year. The state’s health department confirmed the deaths in a notice posted on the Florida Health website.A total of 11 people have contracted the bacteria…