Medicine

Singer LeAnn Rimes has gone viral for her reaction while receiving jaw release therapy. In a session with Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage in California — a resource for self-healing practices — Rimes received an intra-oral…

There could be new hope for ALS management as a promising drug enters phase 3 clinical trials. ALS is a progressive disease in which the brain loses connection with the muscles, The ALS Association states. This slowly strips away a…

A great-grandmother, age 95, is still breaking swimming world records — and the pictures alone demonstrate her remarkably fit physique and health routine. Jane Asher recently achieved five age group world records, adding to her…

Health and government officials are warning of a potential deadly substance in the illegal drug supply. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) issued a…

The rise of GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) has introduced new approaches to both weight loss and overall metabolic health. Some users have found that microdosing, or taking the drug in small amounts, achieves the…

A Miami man credits a routine blood test for saving his life. Ian Ferguson, 37, had no symptoms when he got standard blood work as part of a regular physical. When the test showed microscopic blood loss, his physician recommended a…

Scientists have developed a new therapy designed to repair cardiac damage after a heart attack. The study, led by researchers at Columbia University and published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, explored a two-step…

Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder. The former Disney star announced her diagnosis in 2020 during an Instagram Live call with fellow Disney…

For women struggling with weight gain after menopause, a new study suggests that adding hormone therapy to a popular obesity drug may lead to greater weight loss. Postmenopausal women lost about 35% more weight when using menopausal…

A potentially deadly disease known as "the white plague" has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic, health officials have warned. Tuberculosis (TB) gets its nickname from the pale appearance of those affected with the…

If you’re not sleeping well, there could be a variety of reasons, but one habit stands out as the biggest culprit. Dr. Wendy Troxel, a licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND based in Utah, revealed that…

Large, palm-sized spiders are spinning massive golden webs across porches and power lines, and, according to experts, they’re here to stay. The Joro spider, which has a leg span up to 4 inches and markings of neon yellow, blue-black…

Eating more meat may help your memory, a new study suggests. While some experts suggest adopting plant-focused diets for better health, recent research indicates that a higher intake of unprocessed meat may protect against dementia in…

A dangerous substance dubbed "gas station heroin" continues to alarm medical professionals, with more states making moves to restrict or ban tianeptine. Fourteen states have officially classified the tricyclic antidepressant as a…

A hormone traditionally used to treat bone loss may hold the key to stopping chronic back pain at its source, according to a new study. Chronic back pain is often linked to the deterioration of spinal discs and vertebral end plates,…

People who stop taking popular weight-loss and diabetes medications may lose out on any heart health benefits the medications provided. GLP-1 receptor agonists — such as semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday its approval of a new, higher-dose Wegovy (semaglutide) injection. The 7.2 mg dosage, called Wegovy HD, is intended for weight loss and long-term weight loss maintenance for…

A pesticide commonly used in America’s food supply has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests. A UCLA study published in the journal Springer Nature Link suggests that exposure to chlorpyrifos could increase the risk…

Hundreds of hospitals across the country are being recognized for keeping patients safe, and a handful of states stand out for having the highest number of top performers. Healthgrades, a platform for finding doctors, health care…

Getting a full eight hours of sleep and still feeling drowsy? Sleep experts say it’s not just about how much shuteye you get. Dr. Wendy Troxel, a licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND based in Utah,…