Health
RFK Jr. and Elon Musk Discuss ‘Reclaiming Democracy’
June 5, 2023, Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk co-hosted a live Twitter discussion with Congresswoman ...
FDA Approves New COVID Booster Focusing Only on Variants
The action follows a key advisory committee’s 21-0 vote that a new vaccine should focus on just one strain of ...
Testosterone ‘Safe’ for Most Older Men with Low Testosterone
FDA-mandated trial shows no increased risk for heart attacks or strokes when men with deficiency take testosterone.
‘Deprescribing’: Should Some Older Adults Shed Their Meds?
As adults get older, they’re often prescribed more and more medications to help manage various ailments. But often these people ...
Supplement Berberine Isn’t ‘Nature’s Ozempic’
Some TikTok users call the herbal supplement berberine “nature’s Ozempic.” Experts don’t agree.
FDA Warns of Tattoo Ink Tied to Dangerous Infections
The FDA released the new guidance Monday aiming to reduce the use of pathogen-contaminated tattoo ink, which can cause stubborn ...
Is the World “Dirtier” Than We Thought?
What Is Our Relationship With “Dirt”? Big surprise (or not)! Dirt is everywhere! We assume that we in the West ...
How Electromagnetic Fields Damage Your Health
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 29, 2018. Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been shown ...
Taking Vitamin D Daily May Reduce Cancer Mortality by 12%
On a typical sunny day, your body may produce up to 25,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D.1 Yet, in ...
Drug May Help Stop Breast Cancer From Returning
A study says ribociclib, a drug approved for treating advanced-stage breast cancer, may help reduce the risk of recurrence in ...
Some Breast Cancer Patients May Safely Forgo Chemotherapy
Researchers are looking for less aggressive cancer therapies that won’t affect odds of survival. One new study shows HER2-positive breast ...
Drug May Help Stop Breast Cancer From Returning
A study says ribociclib, a drug approved for treating advanced-stage breast cancer, may help reduce the risk of recurrence in ...
Prostate Cancer in Black Men: Overcoming Barriers to Better Outcomes
Black men are more than twice as likely as white men to die of prostate cancer. Learn about the many ...
Can Taking a Multivitamin Improve Your Memory?
It was once a widely held belief that brain function was at its best during early adulthood and slowly declined ...
Is CAFO Animal Waste the Dirty Secret of Organic Foods?
Farmers have used manure as a natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer for thousands of years. In fact, there’s evidence that early farmers ...
Improving Your Health by Ditching Desks and Chairs
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 27, 2016. Kelly Starrett, who has a Ph.D. ...
Suicide, Addiction, Abuse and Other Crises: Can ChatGPT Help?
More people facing crises such as suicidal feelings, addiction, or abuse are choosing artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT for ...
Depression and Dry Eye Disease: Research Finds New Connection
Doctors often note that patients with dry eye disease (DED) report low moods. Now, new research shows that the connection ...
The Caregiver’s Role
Caregivers for people with dementia-related psychosis can play a big role in a loved one’s care plan and can help ...
Recognizing the Symptoms, From Hallucinations to Delusions
Seeing signs of psychosis in a person with dementia may be harder than it seems. The first step: Asking questions ...
Sex and Intimacy Without Erections
If you have erectile dysfunction (ED), you and your partner can find exciting new ways to have fun and redefine ...
Things People With Prostate Cancer Wish You Knew
Prostate cancer happens when cells begin to grow and develop quicker than normally in your prostate. Find out what others ...
Prostate Cancer: Talking to People About Your Diagnosis
One in eight men get prostate cancer during their lifetime. But often, they find it hard to talk about their ...
What to Say to Your Partner Who Has Prostate Cancer
Unsure what to say to best support your partner as he faces prostate cancer? Get guidance on what to say ...
More Studies on Breast Cancer
From screening rates to side effects, stay informed on important studies.
Kidney and Gastro Issues Linked to Popular Pill to Get Thin
The latest weight loss craze to hit Hollywood and beyond is semaglutide, more popularly known as Ozempic, the brand name ...
Secret Push to Bury Paraquat’s Link to Parkinson’s Disease
Paraquat is an herbicide and registered desiccant that has been used on American farms since 1964. A desiccant is a ...
This Thyroid Condition Is a Top Public Health Issue
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 23, 2018. Iodine deficiency and the thyroid conditions ...
Could Weight Loss Drug Treat Addiction as Well as Obesity?
In addition to suppressing appetite, in some people, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists like semaglutide may curb cravings for alcohol or ...
