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Marijuana use linked to early signs of heart damage
Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco looked at the blood vessels of 55 people between 18 and 50 years old. Some smoked marijuana or ate…
When 2-year-old goes into cardiac arrest, parents take life-saving action
Most parents of toddlers worry about sleep habits and sniffles, but heart failure isn’t usually a concern. It certainly wasn’t on the Thomases’ radar when their 2-year-old son went into sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of the night…
Study: Weight loss in middle age might add years to your life
Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Scientists may have discovered why the pounds come back after losing weight
Many factors lead to the frustrating cycle of weight gain and weight loss — but the driving force may be fat cells keeping a memory of obesity. That’s according to a recent study that was first published in the journal Nature last…
Long hours in bed tied to impaired thinking in post-stroke patients
People who spent longer time in bed after suffering mild strokes or transient ischemic attacks were more likely to have had brain changes and lower cognitive test…
CDC removes COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women
The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, according to new guidance from health officials. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a on X Tuesday announcing that the Centers for Disease…
Feds increase oversight of Medicaid benefits for ‘non-citizens’
Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Mehmet Oz on Tuesday cautioned states to ensure they comply with federal law regarding Medicaid benefits for people who…
Zone 2 training: The trending workout that burns fat without intense exercise
An exercise that takes a more mild approach while offering all the fat-burning benefits of a more grueling workout might sound too good to be true. But some claim that the trending "Zone 2" training, commonly known as the "fat-burning…
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…