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Can the flu shot actually give you influenza? Doctors set the record straight
Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, fever, nausea, headache and muscle…
Cellphone health risks in focus of new government study: ‘Very concerned’
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a study on whether radiation from cellphones could harm Americans' health. "The FDA removed web pages with old conclusions about cellphone radiation while HHS undertakes a…
Flight passengers warned as airline water systems test positive for contamination
Flight passengers may want to think twice before ordering drinks or washing their hands on the plane, a new analysis suggests. The Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, based in New York City, recently reviewed airline water…
Measles outbreak reaches a major South Carolina college campus
The South Carolina measles outbreak has spread to Clemson University. The state's Department of Public Health informed Clemson staff of a "confirmed case of measles" in an individual associated with the university, according to an…
Doctor reveals the biggest mistake people make when choosing a diet
Nearly half of Americans try to lose weight each year, and roughly 17% (about 43 million adults) follow a special diet like keto, vegan or Mediterranean, data shows. With so many different diet plans and conflicting advice, it may be…
The real reason for nail-biting and other ‘bad habits,’ according to psychologists
Nail-biting, procrastination and avoidance are often framed as bad habits we can't control, but a new psychology book argues that they’re more like survival strategies that may have once protected us. In "Controlled Explosions in…
Feeling lonely? Simple 5-3-1 rule could help you make more connections
Social connection is known to be a key factor in overall health and well-being. About one in six people worldwide experience loneliness, which is linked to around 871,000 deaths annually due to impacts on health, according to the World…
Does golf count as exercise? Only if you avoid one thing, say experts
Amateur golf might be known as a "leisurely" pastime or a way to network with business colleagues, but recent research suggests that it could double as a form of exercise. While it may not appear to be the most physically demanding…
Study finds money worries increase speed of heart aging
Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging, Mayo Clinic researchers reported in a new study. File Photo by Sedat…
Doctor reveals health effects of 30 days without alcohol
Top stories→ Doctor reveals what 30 days without alcohol does to the brain and body → Whole milk is headed back to school cafeterias after Trump signs new law→ Oprah reveals her struggle with "shame" at taking weight-loss drugs On the…
Aetna agrees to cover fertility care for same-sex couples
Aetna agreed in a landmark legal settlement to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples the same way as it does for heterosexual couples. Photo by Adobe…
Early peanut exposure in babies tied to sharp drop in food allergy diagnoses
Historically, parents were advised to avoid feeding peanuts to babies for the first few years of life, but emerging research has confirmed that introducing them sooner — as early as infancy — could help stave off food allergies. A 2025…
Experts say CBD is ineffective for pain management
Products containing mainly or only cannabidiol demonstrated almost no ability to manage a person's pain, a review of clinical trials concluded. File Photo by Bill…
Whole milk headed back to school cafeterias after Trump signs law as experts tout benefits
President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law Wednesday — a piece of legislation that brings whole milk and 2% milk back into schools. Obama-era USDA school-meal rules — under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids…
Researchers say 1 in 4 people have symptoms of gut-stalling disorder
About 1 in 4 people have symptoms of the disorder gastroparesis, which causes the stomach to empty slowly and can cause nausea, vomiting and pain. Photo by Adobe…
Space experiments reveal new way to fight drug-resistant superbugs, scientists say
Research conducted partly aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests that "microgravity" could help scientists fight drug-resistant superbugs, according to a report from SWNS. Microgravity is the condition in which people or…
Controversial CDC panel to review aluminum salts used in many vaccines
Many common vaccines contain aluminum salts to boost their effectiveness, but skeptics on a key Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel are aiming to probe…
Blood test flags digestive disease risk years before symptoms appear
A simple blood test may detect Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, according to a new study reported by SWNS. Canadian researchers say the discovery could enable earlier diagnosis and potential prevention of the chronic…
Questioning doubts about life goals can strengthen commitment
A new study suggests questioning doubts about whether an important life goal can be achieved can actually strengthen a person's commitment. Photo by…
Cancer drug combo shows promise for patients resistant to standard treatments
A promising drug combination could help people with leukemia who don't respond to traditional treatments, according to new research. A team at Oregon Health and Science University made the discovery by analyzing samples from more than…