Millions of Americans are facing dangerous air quality in the middle of July as wildfire smoke spreads across the country. With smoke reaching from Canada all the way to the Northeast, understanding how to protect yourself and your family from…
Tom Brady is entering the weight loss treatment space, saying he wants to play a part in expanding access to medication that he believes could make a major difference for millions of Americans. The former NFL star has joined digital…
Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have kept GLP-1 in the spotlight as interest in weight loss and diabetes treatments continues to grow. That attention has also led to questions online about so-called GLP-2 and GLP-3 options. Medical…
A coroner has heard that England World Cup winner Norbert ‘Nobby’ Stiles died from a brain condition linked to his time in soccer. The inquest at Stockport Coroner’s Court came after years of campaigning by Stiles’ family for greater recognition…
If you’ve ever seen a message from a friend and instantly thought, “What now?”, you may be dealing with a ‘crisis friend’. On the other hand, someone in your own life might see you that way too. Even strong friendships…
GLP-1 medications can be highly effective for weight loss, but one doctor says people need to avoid three common mistakes if they want to protect their health while using them. These drugs were first approved to help treat diabetes, and…
A blood test measuring a specific protein may help identify healthy older adults at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease symptoms within the next five to ten years, according to research published Wednesday in JAMA and presented at the Alzheimer’s…
For years, Burger King kept their ingredient lists hidden from public view. Now a detailed breakdown reveals exactly why they may have wanted to keep consumers in the dark. A comprehensive analysis of Burger King’s menu items shows alarming ingredient…
Joe Amabile has revealed that he is set to have brain surgery within the next two weeks after doctors discovered a lesion during a routine health screening. The former Bachelorette personality shared the news in an Instagram update, explaining that…
A simple finger-prick blood test may one day help doctors spot who is more likely to develop major illnesses, including cancer. The process uses a tiny blood sample taken from the fingertip and sent away to be examined. At the…
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug is opening a promising new avenue for treating the mind-destroying disease, offering hope that researchers can slow cognitive decline through a mechanism unlike today’s existing therapies. Researchers reported this week that a drug called diranersen shows…
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people’s daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. When elite athletes face injuries that sideline them from competition, they must navigate a complex healing process that extends far beyond physical…
A study using 3D scans of 601 young adults has highlighted the facial traits people tend to find most appealing in men and women. Researchers say their analysis points to several appearance patterns that are consistently rated as more attractive…
Experts are warning against a common bedtime habit that many people still do, and it’s not related to late-night scrolling. Most of us have heard the advice about avoiding phone use before sleep. This warning, however, has nothing to do…
GLP-1 weight-loss injections may do more than help people shed pounds, with one doctor saying they could also lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by helping to “slow cognitive decline”. Discussion around GLP-1 medications has often centred on their long-term…
Michigan health officials say they may have narrowed down the source of a parasite outbreak that has left dozens hospitalized with ‘explosive diarrhea’ and pushed the state to its highest yearly total on record. Investigators have shared early findings from…