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Trump’s executive order seeks to lower prescription drugs prices, including Medicare patients
President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to standardize Medicare payments in an effort to curb prescription drug prices,…
Dementia risk connected to cannabis-related hospital visits, says study
Adults who have visited the hospital due to cannabis use could be at a higher risk of developing dementia. A new study by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) found that individuals who had an emergency department…
Crib mattresses can release toxic chemicals while children sleep, study says
Crib mattresses have been found to emit toxic chemicals while children sleep, according to a new study. University of Toronto researchers found "worrisome levels of…
Anti-aging benefits linked to one surprising health habit
Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study published in the journal Biomolecules. Researchers from Maharishi International University (MIU), the…
Blood test to predict tumor recurrence in advanced skin cancer called highly accurate
1 of 3 | Stage III melanoma patients who are cancer-free after surgery to remove tumors from their lymph nodes can have their chances for recurrence…
Creatine may not build more muscle after all, study suggests
Creatine is a popular supplement used to help build muscle, but researchers in Australia are questioning its effectiveness. Investigators from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney found that individuals who took…
FDA warns of fake Ozempic Type 2 diabetes injection drugs
1 of 2 | Novo Nordisk Ozempic drug retails for $$997.58 for four injections to be used weekly. Counterfeit ones in 1 mg strength have been reported in…
Woman with Alzheimer’s begins 3,000-mile walk to raise awareness
Thirteen years after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a California woman is more vibrant than ever — and she has just embarked on a walk across America to showcase the power of action in healthy aging. Judy Benjamin, PhD, now 80 years old,…
Celery sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears
1 of 2 | According to Duda Farm fresh Foods, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the celery sticks. The UPC code is 6 81131 16151 0 and is…
Diabetes and weight-loss drug ‘changed my life,’ says senator: ‘I feel a decade younger’
A U.S. senator said a GLP-1 drug changed his life — and now he's calling for widespread access to anti-obesity medications. In a New York Times op-ed on April 8, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., wrote about his experience with Mounjaro…
Recent layoffs stop CDC from helping with lead contamination at Milwaukee schools
Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on April 3 denied Milwaukee Public Schools' request for help with lead contamination in several…
Golfer Phil Mickelson’s strict weight loss diet: Doctor shares what to know
Professional golfer Phil Mickelson, who made his 32nd start in The Masters this week, has been open about his commitment to health and wellness. The six-time major champion and three-time Masters winner has said he follows a five-day…
WHO working group makes progress on pandemic preparedness plan
1 of 2 | Relatives clad in hazmat suits mourn on the grave of a Covid-19 victim during a funeral at Simalingkar cemetery in Medan, North Sumatra,…
Genetic cholesterol eliminated by new drug, reducing heart attack risk, study finds
Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Many Americans are unaware that elevated levels of this…
Half-million children could die if U.S. AIDS relief dropped, study says
The Trump Administration paused all foreign aid funding Jan. 20, ostensibly for a 90-day review and evaluation, with only limited exceptions. Adobe stock/HealthDay…
Diabetes ‘rewires’ the brain in surprising way, study finds
Diabetes is known to cause many medical issues, from heart disease to vision problems — and now a new study suggests it could also impact memory and other cognitive functions. After observing brain activity and behavior in rodent…
First baby born from robot-controlled IVF in clinical trial
The boy was born to a 40-year-old woman in Guadalajara, Mexico, following a previous in vitro fertilization attempt that had produced only one mature egg and no…
Retirement could be bad for your health, says wellness expert: ‘Powered by purpose’
While the "official" full retirement age in the U.S. is 67, according to the Social Security Administration, the average American stops working at 62 years old. But not everyone retires — an AARP survey last year found that a quarter…
To promote drug safety, FDA to replace animal testing with AI-based experiments, other methods
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary on Thursday announced a move away from animal-based drug testing in favor of human-based methods and artificial intelligence to…
This weight loss plan performs better than traditional dieting, study finds
The traditional diet of restricting calories is a tried-and-true method for weight loss — but new research reveals that a certain intermittent fasting regimen may be more effective. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz…