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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…
World’s first-ever human bladder transplant carried out by UCLA, USC surgeons
1 of 2 | Transplant recipient Oscar Larrainzar is flanked by UCLA's Dr. Nima Nassiri (L) and USC's Dr. Inderbir Gill as they walked down a hallway at…
Weight-loss medications may also benefit common medical problem, study finds
Weight-loss medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, which have gained popularity for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, have been shown to have the surprising secondary benefit of reducing alcohol intake. A…
New ‘long COVID’ study zeroes in on possible biological cause of brain fog
1 of 3 | A study of long COVID patients with long-lasting "brain fog" and fatigue released Thursday shows they have altered levels of a pair of key brain…
Biden’s prostate cancer described as ‘aggressive’ — what to know about the…
Prostate cancer cases have been on the rise in recent years, increasing 3% annually since 2014 – and now former President Joe Biden is one of the more than 300,000 men to be diagnosed this year. Biden's office released the announcement…
FDA approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine with limitations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine with age restrictions after a six-week delay. The brand name is Nuvaxovid. Photo courtesy…
Blind mother of 5 graduates from college with honors alongside her guide dog
When a Tennessee mother of five received her college degree on May 9, she couldn’t see her family cheering in the audience – because she is completely blind. Even so, as Amanda Juetten, 47, crossed the stage to accept her degree –…
Toxic metals found in all rice samples in study
The report, released by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, found arsenic in 100% of rice samples tested from stores in 20 metropolitan areas, including New York City,…
Weight loss, diabetes drugs can cause mood changes: What to know about behavioral side effects
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), medications that help control type 2 diabetes and obesity, can have a profound impact on physical wellness – but what about mental health? Some examples of these medications include semaglutides,…
Novo Nordisk, U.S. biotech company team up to create obesity pills
Novo Nordisk will pay all the research and development costs for the project to develop new obesity pills. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya/Pexels…