Later this spring, a little girl in California who essentially has no immune system will receive a lifesaving treatment for "bubble boy disease" thanks to the persistence of a dogged group of parents, a pediatrician, a veteran newsman and a…
There's more evidence that the injectable drug tirzepatide helps people with diabetes lose weight as well as control their blood sugar, according to the drug's manufacturer, Eli Lilly and Company.In a new study, more than 900 adults with obesity and…
Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but there are ways to significantly reduce your risk.Along with regular exercise and not smoking, a healthy diet is a key way to…
A woman who is suing the state of Texas after being denied an abortion told lawmakers Wednesday that not receiving abortion care harmed her mental health and might prevent her from having children in the future.Addressing her senators, Ted Cruz…
Symptoms linked to menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances can add up to billions of dollars in medical expenses and lost productivity in the workplace, according to a study published Wednesday in journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.Researchers…
One key to fighting addiction may be exercise, according to a new study.Researchers undertook a review of the existing literature around physical activity and its relationship to substance use, and they found that regular exercise was associated with lowered use…
The US Supreme Court decision that revoked the federal right to an abortion led to significant restrictions to abortion access, but hasn't affected public support, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.About a year after the court's…
Is it time for another Covid-19 vaccine booster? It's the question many people are asking their doctors, given what happened last week — the US Food and Drug Administration amended their authorization to allow for a second bivalent booster for…
Adults in the United States who reported feeling discriminated against at work had a higher risk of developing high blood pressure than adults who reported less discrimination at work, according to a new study.The researchers defined discrimination as "unfair conditions…
The US Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that it's considering changes to limit the amount of salmonella bacteria in some chicken products.About 1.35 million people in the US get sick from salmonella every year, according to the US Centers for…
Since Dr. Anthony Fauci retired late last year as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, effectively ending his role as America's Doctor during the Covid-19 public health emergency, he has been reflecting in a series of…
Testing of over two dozen melatonin "gummies" sold as sleep aids found some had potentially dangerous amounts of the hormone that helps regulate sleep, according to a new study."One product contained 347% more melatonin than what was actual listed on…
Oklahoma's laws restricting abortions have created a confusing, contradictory environment that may have a chilling effect on health care, new research says.After the US Supreme Court overturned the right to an abortion last year with the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's…
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo altered an analysis released by the Florida Department of Health last year to suggest mRNA Covid-19 vaccines pose a significant health risk to men ages 18 to 39, Politico reported Monday.Politico said it obtained…
Is shy something you feel or something you are? According to a new study, it could be either.Whether shyness is part of your child's personality or just something they feel when they are in front of a group of strangers,…
Certain work conditions -- including inflexible or late-night schedules and lack of paid sick leave -- can have a significant effect on mental health, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In 2021, about…
French fries — they're greasy, starchy and a comfort food for many.But reaching for fried foods may have a negative impact on mental health.A research team in Hangzhou, China, found that frequent consumption of fried foods, especially fried potatoes, was…
Elementary students lined up behind a white curtain in the middle of a grand gymnasium at their school in northern California. They stood still as a dog handler walked a yellow Labrador along the other side of the curtain.Hidden from…
The World Health Organization has elevated the fast-growing Omicron sublineage XBB.1.16 as a new variant of interest, and says it is outcompeting the previously dominant XBB.1.5 in many regions.XBB.1.16 is a descendant of the recombinant XBB, which is a mashup…
The eighth grade girl told psychologist Ryan DeLapp that a friend only interacted with her when she wanted help with an assignment."This person would sit next to her in class but wouldn't sit with her at lunch," said DeLapp, director…
