Woman who had leg amputated after violent pit bull attack diesAdvocates say a woman's deadly encounter with a pack of pit bulls is not due to their often-stereotyped breed.
FDA could ban drug used to treat pigs over cancer risks for humansIn the event of the drug's removal, farmers would need to resort to antibiotics intended for human use.
Drugs aren't required to be tested in people who are obese. Here's whyExperts say if drugs aren't studied in a condition that affects 42% of Americans, the real-world consequences can be dire.
King Charles confirms plans for lifetime smoking ban in the UKThe proposal would mean anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, would never be able to legally buy cigarettes.
FDA approves new weight loss drug from the makers of MounjaroThe active ingredient in the new drug was already approved by the FDA for Eli Lilly's Mounjaro injections prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes.
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National Zoo bids farewell to beloved pandas as they leave for ChinaWith their departure, Atlanta Zoo becomes the only place to house pandas in the U.S.
Newborn syphilis cases hit highest level in 30 yearsWith nearly a 32% rise in newborn syphilis cases from last year to now, the CDC is raising alarm bells about testing and treatment.
Green spaces in underserved areas help build communityStudies show planting trees fosters a sense of community and civic pride, especially in areas that have been historically underinvested.
Johnson & Johnson wants to start trials for a surgical robot next yearOttava, the company’s surgical robot, is designed to create space in the operating room and simplify complex workflows, Johnson & Johnson MedTech says
Nearly 1 million chickens to be quarantined amid avian flu outbreakAn outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was found at a Minnesota farm, with 940,000 chickens affected.
Scientific breakthrough in fungal networks could change home buildingA UK university is finding success in a project using mycelium to build lighter-weight structures with less negative environmental impact.
FDA works to finally ban soda ingredient outlawed in other countriesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposal to revoke authorization to use brominated vegetable oil in food products.
Homeowners scrambling to find insurance in natural disaster areasPeople in states prone to natural disasters like California and Florida now have a harder time getting new coverage.
Why you should 'leave the leaves' in your yard and gardenAccording to a report from Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension, leaves are rich with minerals like potassium, nitrogen and phosphorous.
8 ways to slow your biological agingScientists studied more than 6,500 U.S. adults and identified healthy habits that slow the pace of biological aging by about six years.
Concern over counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs like OzempicExperts say as drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, it presents the chance for fake versions to make their way onto the market.
Daily marijuana use increases heart failure risk, study showsNearly half of U.S. states now permit recreational marijuana, but studies say there are risks to frequent usage.
Some states might be able to see the northern lights Sunday nightNorthern states like Washington, Wyoming, and Maine could potentially see the aurora borealis during geomagnetic storms.
This home appliance can put out more benzene than secondhand smokeBenzene is a known cancer-causing chemical that is widely used across the U.S. to make plastic and synthetic fibers, according to the CDC.
If you want something done, try getting angry, new study saysThe level at which anger could result in greater goal attainment was compared to the states of sadness, amusement, desire, and physiological arousal.
Here's how setting your clock back an hour impacts mental healthDon’t forget to adjust your clocks, because the time will change on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. local time.
The CDC has new recommendations for testing infants for hepatitis CDoctors are using a new method to treat mothers with hepatitis C before they pass it down to their children.
FDA advisers review sickle cell treatment that could cure the diseaseThe FDA is reviewing a drug that could cure sickle cell anemia. Right now bone marrow or stem cell transplants are the only FDA-approved cures.
Drugmaker pays 23andMe $20 million for access to user DNA informationGSK Plc and 23andMe are expanding their partnership to give the drugmaking company access to the genetic company's database.
Ozempic maker reports $4.8 billion in quarterly salesOn Thursday, the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk reported sales of Ozempic and Wegovy brought in $4.8 billion in the third quarter.
More middle schoolers are using tobacco while high school use fallsA new report from the CDC found tobacco use in high schoolers is declining, but more middle schoolers are using the products.
New guidance says more people should be screened for lung cancerThe American Cancer Society says people between the ages of 50 and 80, who smoke or used to smoke, should consider undergoing a screening.
As open enrollment begins, expect higher premiums in 2024Whether covered by employer-based insurance or under the Affordable Care Act, Americans may find their premiums going up after open enrollment.
Extremely rare 'devil comet' expected to pass by EarthScientists believe Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks boasts an enormous diameter of about 10.5 miles, and the last time it passed this close to Earth was in 1954.
Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, could face shortages, experts warnResearchers reached out to 277 pharmacies and discovered that only 40.1% could offer 30-day prescriptions for 2.5-milligram minoxidil dosages.
