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New stronger weight-loss drug gets green light from FDA: ‘Major jump’
The FDA approved Wegovy HD, a higher-dose semaglutide for weight loss in adults with obesity, offering…
Hormone therapy boosts weight loss drug results by 35% in women, study finds
A Mayo Clinic study suggests postmenopausal women lost 35% more weight combining hormone therapy with tirzepatide,…
March Madness sparks surprising surge in sexual procedure for men
March Madness isn't just for brackets — some men schedule vasectomies to recover on the couch…
‘Call a Boomer’ payphones help cure loneliness, spark friendships across generations
The "Call a Boomer" payphone project aims to fight loneliness by connecting younger and older adults…
Giant golden spiders could spread this summer; experts downplay health risk
Joro spiders, which have 4-inch leg spans, are spreading across the eastern U.S., and Penn State…
Common medical condition seen years before dementia develops, study reveals
A new study links cystitis and bacterial infections to a 19% higher rate of late-onset dementia,…
The real reasons you’re still exhausted after 8 hours of sleep, according to an expert
Still tired after 8 hours of sleep? An expert reveals why quality matters more than quantity,…
Dementia risk signals could lie in simple blood pressure readings, researchers say
New research suggests that routine blood pressure checks may predict dementia risk years before symptoms, with…
Health alert issued for dengue outbreaks spreading in travel hotspots
The CDC has issued a Level 1 dengue fever warning covering 15+ countries, urging spring break…
Needle-free diabetes management could be on the horizon, study suggests
Researchers in Japan developed an oral insulin pill that lowered blood sugar in diabetic mice, offering…
‘Ice man’ shares one daily habit that could boost wellness and brainpower
Science confirms the Wim Hof Method reduces stress and boosts energy through cold exposure therapy and…
New COVID variant spreads across US as CDC raises concerns: ‘Viral evolution’
A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 U.S. states, the CDC reports, with…
Cannabis may backfire for mental health disorders, major study finds
Medicinal cannabinoids show little strong evidence of helping mental health or substance use disorders, University of…
Mom with no symptoms had stage 4 colorectal cancer — and a rare surgery saved her life
A Los Angeles mother’s unexpected stage 4 cancer diagnosis led to an uncommon liver transplant, offering…
Greater weight loss promised by higher-dose Wegovy shot, now approved by FDA
The FDA approved Wegovy HD, a higher-dose semaglutide for weight loss in adults with obesity, offering…
Patient in Canada waits over 12 hours in hospital emergency room: ‘I’d rather pay’
After severe abdominal pain sent her to the ER, a Canadian woman faced a 15-hour wait,…
Parkinson’s risk increases with exposure to common chemical, study suggests
New research from UCLA links prolonged exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos to increased Parkinson’s risk, with…
Eating more of certain type of food could shorten cancer survivors’ lives, study finds
A new study found cancer survivors who eat more ultraprocessed foods face a 48% higher death…
Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds
U.S. adult smoking rates hit a historic low of 9.9% in 2024, marking the first time…
Top 5 states with the highest number of safe hospitals, according to new report
Healthgrades chose 438 hospitals in 40 states for 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards, and Texas and…
Sleep remedy dubbed ‘nature’s Valium’ sparks debate among experts
Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in…