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Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn
More wild animals are getting infected with rabies, which poses a public health threat, officials warn. Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal…
Researchers note spike in kidney deaths related to blood pressure
Deaths from kidney disease linked to high blood pressure sharply increased by nearly half in the United States during the past 25 years, with Black and Hispanic…
COVID-19 infection risk cut ‘significantly’ with simple nasal spray, research finds
A new study has discovered another way to potentially prevent COVID-19. Researchers at Saarland University in Germany headed a clinical trial that found a nasal spray could reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds.The…
U.S. health officials express high hopes for ‘breakthrough’ HIV drug
Health officials on Thursday said they are optimistic about a relatively new HIV antiviral medication called lenacapavir that they hope will…
Two key heart health metrics could determine how long you’ll live
There are numerous paths to living a longer, healthier life, mostly through physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors. But according to board-certified cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, the key to longevity could come…
Maker suggests Wegovy lowers heart risks more than similar drugs
Weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications, research by drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk suggests. File…
Is your manicure safe? Chemical banned from nail salons for health dangers
Gel manicures are a beauty staple for millions, lasting weeks without chips and staying glossy through work, workouts and everything in between. But as of Sept. 1, 2025, the European Union has banned a chemical used in many gel…
Study finds Black patients experience heart failure 14 years earlier
Northwestern University researchers said heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age for Black Americans, compared to 73.6 for White patients. Photo by…
Early Alzheimer’s signs detected in 3 minutes with new brainwave test
A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis — in just three minutes. That’s according to researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, who recently tested the new…
FDA recommends child-safe packaging for nicotine pouches
1 of 2 | E-cigarettes and other tobacco products are pictured on display in a New York store in 2014. On Tuesday, the FDA recommended that manufacturers…
Drinking specific vegetable juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure, study finds
Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure.Researchers at the…
Trump wants drugmakers to ‘justify the success’ of COVID-19 vaccines
President Donald Trump speaks during an Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit in Washington, D.C., on December 8, 2020. Trump on Monday said he wants pharmaceutical…
Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds
Addressing hearing loss early on may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, a recent study found. Adults with hearing loss who reported wearing hearing aids before they were 70 years old cut their risk of dementia by more…
Study suggests shingles vaccine protects against heart attack, stroke
Receiving a shingles vaccination appears to lower a person's risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers said in a new evidence review presented in Madrid. File…
‘Selective hearing’ isn’t a choice, scientists reveal — it’s a real…
You may think your spouse’s "selective hearing" is a choice — but science argues otherwise. The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent article by Dr. Stella Fulman at…
FDA to provide daily updates on adverse events
The FDA announced it will now update its Adverse Event Reporting System every day, instead of once per quarter. Photo courtesy FDA…
Military workout tactic goes viral as new fitness craze anyone can do
A fresh fitness craze is once again sweeping social media, though the practice borrows from time-tested military training methods, and experts urge caution before strapping in. On social media, influencers are hyping weighted vests as…
Flesh-eating bacteria from oysters kills two in Louisiana
Officials in Louisiana on Friday confirmed two people have now died after getting sick from eating raw oysters and contracting flesh-eating bacteria. File Photo by…
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025. New Mexico health officials confirmed the infectious disease in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County who was hospitalized and has been…
Researchers link skipping breakfast to risk of broken bones
A team of Japanese researchers found a link between skipping breakfast and the risk of broken bones from osteoporosis. File Photo by Shou Sheng/EPA…