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Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease
Four American families are desperate to save their children from a devastating genetic disease. The cure exists — but it’s up to them to raise $1.15 million to fund a clinical…
Actress Kristen Bell’s easy diet trick to help stabilize blood sugar
Actress Kristen Bell reportedly uses a simple yet effective approach to biohacking. In an interview with E! News correspondent Zuri Hall on the Emmys 2025 red carpet, Bell’s…
Cancer researchers find tattoos protect against melanoma
Researchers with the International Agency for Research on Cancer announced new findings indicating the…
New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms develop
Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain…
First gallbladder surgery performed with help of AI-guided robot
The first autonomous surgery guided by artificial intelligence is performed in Chile. Photo courtesy of…
Common heart drug doubles as off-label anxiety aid, driving surge in prescriptions
Beta blockers are quickly becoming the hot new drug to combat anxiety. The medication, also known as propranolol, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1967…
New brain stimulation method might help relieve depression
A new type of noninvasive brain stimulation may help people with moderate to severe depression feel better…
Diabetes study reveals diagnosis gap affecting millions of people
Nearly half of adults worldwide who are living with diabetes don’t even know they have it, leaving millions vulnerable to dangerous complications. A sweeping new study,…
Trump signs memo launching crackdown on drug advertisements
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to the media after a television interview…
Knee pain is becoming more common in younger adults for two specific reasons
Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall…
Substance use during pregnancy can harm a fetus, experts warn
Using substances, including nicotine, during pregnancy can pose health risks to the fetus, according to…
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…
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,…
Largest measles outbreak in US is officially over, health officials say
The measles outbreak in Texas has officially ended. In a Monday press release, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported the end of the outbreak, which…
Study shows rising popularity of over-the-counter birth control pill
Two years after U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, new research shows many…
Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn
Cases of Valley fever are spiking in California, according to health officials. As of the end of July, there were 6,761 cases confirmed — which means if this pace continues,…
FDA approves ketamine product for surgical pain management
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the ketamine product, KETARx, for…
Skin cancer risk can increase with dangerous new trend, doctors warn
Dermatologists are warning about the dangers of a TikTok trend where teens create "sunburn tattoos." This entails allowing the skin to get sunburned while wearing stickers,…
‘Immune youth’ could lead to autoimmune issues for seniors
A new study suggests seniors with youthful immune systems could face higher risks of autoimmune diseases.…
Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may show warning signs long before classic symptoms appear — and mental health concerns could be among the first red flags, according to new…