The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory to warn the public of an increase of a drug-resistant bacteria called Shigella.There are limited antimicrobial treatments available for these particular drug-resistant strains of Shigella and it's…
Health officials are warning that people who attended the weekslong spiritual revival event at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, on February 18, may have been exposed to measles.On Friday, the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced a confirmed case of…
With spring still nearly a month away, the continued wintry weather and shorter days with less sunlight could be taking a toll on your motivation to get out and exercise. Understandably, you may be inclined to skip the gym in…
In hindsight, Nikki Ruston said, she should have recognized the red flags.The office in Miami where she scheduled what's known as a Brazilian butt lift had closed and transferred her records to a different facility, she said. The price she…
Two people who received Pfizer's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine during a clinical trial were later diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, and the US Food and Drug Administration has asked Pfizer to conduct a safety study if the shot is approved,…
If you've got a fever and a cough, you don't necessarily have to go to the doctor anymore to find out if it's the flu or Covid-19.On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized what it says is the…
On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products announced steps it would take to do a better job regulating tobacco products.In December, an independent panel of experts said in a report that the FDA's tobacco program…
It is indisputable that many of us spend much of our lives in front of our screens -- especially our phones.What's also indisputable is that some of those activities can take us down a spiraling, time-suck rabbit hole.In fact, 31%…
Using marijuana every day can raise a person's risk of coronary artery disease, or CAD, by a third compared with those who never partake, a new study found."A growing body of evidence suggests that cannabis is not entirely without harm…
It's no secret that sleep is important to your overall health, but a lack of sleep could have substantial effects on your heart, a new study shows. The researchers said people with insomnia are more likely to have a heart…
Covid-19 vaccines are known to be safe and effective, and they're available for free, but many Americans in the US refuse to get them -- and a recent study suggests that celebrities may share some of the blame for people's…
Millions of people across the United States missed routine cancer screenings during the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the prevalence of screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancers in the previous year falling anywhere from 6% to 15%…
The 2022-2023 flu shot reduced the risk of flu-related hospitalization by nearly three quarters among children andby nearly half among adults, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccinated adults were also about half…
Want to live longer? Then prioritize sleep in your life: Following five good sleep habits added nearly five years to a man's life expectancy and almost 2.5 years to a woman's life, a new study found."If people have all these…
Clara Pitts has always strived for perfection.The 17-year-old Utah native has been named a 2023 National Merit Scholarship finalist. And she heads to Brigham Young University as a freshman this fall.But despite all of her achievements, Clara has one thing…
Sexual assault and domestic violence injuries, like bruises, can be challenging to spot on darker skinned victims under the standard white light found in most exam rooms. New research shows using alternate light sources could help.Researchers at George Mason University,…
Researchers say they've found a possible link between regular laxative use and a person's risk of dementia, but experts note that the research is very early and should be interpreted with caution.According to the researchers, from medical institutions across China…
The independent vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of the two-dose Jynneos mpox vaccine for adults at risk of catching the disease during an outbreak.If the CDC agrees with the…
The plant-based milk you buy may soon have a revised label.The US Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance Wednesday on how companies should identify plant-based products that are marketed and sold as alternatives to dairy milk, such as almond,…
Most Americans feel "significant discomfort" about the idea of their doctors using artificial intelligence to help manage their health, a new survey finds, but they generally acknowledge AI's potential to reduce medical mistakes and to eliminate some of the problems…
