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Study warns of heat wave dangers to seniors with heart disease
A study of U.S. veterans in California found seniors with diabetes or heart disease have an increased risk…
On a GLP-1? How to survive holiday meals without derailing your progress
While being on a GLP-1 can help to accelerate weight loss and regulate blood sugar, it also has the potential to change how people interact socially. As the holidays approach,…
Research suggests pesticides are harmful to gut microbes
Pesticides used on commercial farms, and even your backyard flower bed, could be harming the healthy…
‘Green Wednesday’ surges as Americans swap alcohol for cannabis ahead of Thanksgiving
The biggest shopping day of the year may be Black Friday, but the cannabis equivalent happens the day before Thanksgiving. Despite potential health risks, "Green Wednesday"…
Buttocks’ shape could help predict diabetes risk, other aging factors
Shrinkage or inflammation of the buttocks' gluteus maximus muscles may reflect frailty, fat deposition and…
Researchers say human hair could soon be key to repairing teeth damaged by cavities
A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair. Researchers at King’s College London…
Stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy linked to complications
Women who stop taking GLP-1 medications just prior to a pregnancy appear to be at higher odds for weight…
The deadly cancer hiding in plain sight — and why most patients never get screened
A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that current lung cancer screening guidelines may be missing most Americans who develop the disease — and researchers say it’s…
Researchers say fitter bodies keep brains younger
Healthier bodies with more muscle mass and less hidden belly fat are more likely to have healthier,…
Aggressive cancer warning signs revealed after JFK’s granddaughter’s diagnosis
Days after Tatiana Schlossberg announced that she has terminal cancer, the spotlight is on the warning signs of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter,…
Ultra-processed foods potentially linked to overeating in teens
People in their late teens and early 20s kept eating excessive calories after two weeks on a diet high in…
New weight-loss shot shows major fat reduction, but experts urge caution
An experimental medication was shown to help boost weight loss by up to 20%, a study found. Eloralintide, a once-weekly injectable manufactured by Eli Lilly in Indianapolis,…
Gallup: 1 in 10 American adults report cancer diagnosis in lifetime
The White House is illuminated pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National…
Pumpkin’s secret health powers go far beyond the holidays, experts say
Pumpkin is a staple ingredient in many holiday dishes, like pumpkin pie, breads, soups and even ravioli. In addition to its seasonal appeal, pumpkin has been shown to have…
Study finds GLP-1 drug might help curb obsessive food cravings
Researchers say a woman struggling with obesity who couldn't resist eating fatty foods experienced…
‘Perfect storm’: Doctors warn of alarming rise in adult-onset food allergies
More adults are suddenly developing allergic reactions later in life — and experts aren't sure why. Nearly 50% of adults developed at least one food allergy in adulthood,…
Study finds use of head CT scans has doubled in U.S. emergency rooms
Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by emergency rooms in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007,…
Ivanka Trump’s new water workout could promote healthy aging, expert says
Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, has been hitting the water for a workout. The 44-year-old mother of three has been open about her active lifestyle, which has…
Expert offers tips to keep allergies, asthma under control at holiday gatherings
An expert says that with a little effort, people can avoid allergy and asthma flare ups during the holiday…
Hearing loss could be reversed with popular erectile dysfunction drug
Researchers may have discovered a way to reverse one type of hearing loss. A new study found that hearing loss caused by mutations in a certain gene at birth may be reversed…