How wastewater testing is helping to decode public healthWastewater surveillance and monitoring are growing in popularity as a testing tool for public health monitoring. But how does it work?
Should the government crack down on nicotine?The Biden administration proposed limiting nicotine in tobacco products, sparking debates, while e-cigarette use grows despite FDA restrictions.
Can you really catch up on sleep on the weekend?A team of scientists reviewed the current research and offered some refreshing guidance, but with caveats.
Eating any red meat increases risk of Type 2 diabetes, study findsA new study indicates eating more red meat can give you more than a 60% higher chance of developing Type 2 diabetes.
What role will heated tobacco products have if there is a menthol ban?A pulmonologist and the American Lung Association are among those raising health concerns about heated tobacco products.
A flesh-eating parasite may now be 'endemic' in southern statesLeishmaniasis is transmitted by sand flies, which are insects smaller than mosquitoes that live in Texas and other southern states.
CVS pulling certain cold medicines from shelvesProducts such as Dayquil, Mucinex, Sudafed PE, Allegra and Benadryl have an active ingredient a government panel deemed "ineffective."
Study compares food addiction to substance use disorderNew research looked at the addictive properties of foods that are high in both carbohydrates and fat.
Wildfire smoke lingers in your home, new research showsResearchers found that once the compounds stick, it could take weeks, or even months, before they desorb back into the air.
Groups urge White House to act on syphilis drug shortageFollowing an over 200% increase in congenital syphilis cases in the U.S., groups are urging the White House to address a drug shortage.
FDA sends proposed ban on menthol cigarettes to the White HouseThe Biden administration could soon issue an order banning the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the U.S.
Simple ways to save hundreds of dollars on prescriptionsName-brand prescription drugs continue rising in price, but there are simple things you can do to save quite a bit.
Scientists offer a new explanation for long COVIDIn some patients, remnants of the coronavirus in the gut may stifle production of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter, researchers suggest.
Sheriffs: Closing mental hospitals fills jails with innocent peopleThese Tennessee sheriffs say many of the people who have been arrested waited days in the ER for a bed to open at a state-run psychiatric hospital.
More birthing wards close in a state with broad 'maternity deserts'The March of Dimes said the farther a woman has to travel to receive birthing care, the greater the risk of maternal and infant morbidity.
What are the challenges to getting a lung transplant?In 2020, doctors diagnosed 17-year-old Josh Burton with pulmonary veno-occlusive disease. He's now had two lung transplants.
High-dose proton radiation could shorten breast cancer treatmentProton beam therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional chemotherapy, with fewer side effects and less treatment time.
7 million Americans have gotten the new COVID-19 vaccineAbout 5% of Americans have gotten new COVID-19 shots. An additional 7 million vaccines remain available at pharmacies nationwide.
Rural 'peer counselors' help in combatting the opioid crisisA new program is using peer counselors who are trained addiction survivors to help others facing addiction in rural areas, where help is often absent.
UFC cuts ties with anti-doping agency amid Conor McGregor disputeThe U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said the UFC would not be renewing its contract with the organization in 2024.
These companies want to give you money back for taxes paid on tampons“The Tampon Tax Back Coalition” was announced Wednesday to correspond with International Day of the Girl.
Doctor disconnects half of 6-year-old's brain to treat rare diseaseBrianna Bodley has been suffering from an uncommon disease called Rasmussen's encephalitis, according to a GoFundMe page created by her mother.
Florida settles COVID-19 lawsuit; will start sharing weekly virus dataThe state has agreed to again start providing COVID-19 data to the public, including weekly updates on cases, deaths and vaccination rates.
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to developers of mRNA in COVID vaccines'It's a lifetime dream,' said Drew Weissman, who won the award with his research partner Katalin Karikó.
Brain aneurysm treatment may speed recovery and lessen complicationsAn experimental new device currently undergoing clinical trials may soon offer a safer, faster treatment for aneurysms.
Florida family sentenced for selling fake 'miracle' cure for COVID-19The Justice Department said the Grenon family pitched their drug as a cure-all for various diseases, but it was actually a powerful toxic bleach.
Popular weight-loss drugs being sold fraudulently, investigators sayPopular weight-loss medicines have been hard to find at times, creating an opportunity for fraudsters to sell counterfeit drugs.
Kaiser Permanente health care strike enters final day with no dealNegotiations are expected to continue, but the labor union has threatened a larger strike in November if a new labor deal is not agreed upon.
Weight-loss drugs linked to stomach paralysis, study findsResearchers found that several popular weight-loss drugs could cause rare but serious complications.
LSU's Greg Brooks Jr. diagnosed with rare form of brain cancerThe 22-year-old senior was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer that affects between 350 and 500 people in the U.S. each year.
