New ‘safer opioid’ delivers pain relief without addiction risk in early tests

An experimental opioid alternative called DFNZ achieved effective pain relief in mice without addiction risk or…

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to severe stomach illness across US

A CDC alert warns that drug-resistant Shigella infections have increased substantially in the U.S., with cases…

Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests

A high-protein diet rich in casein and wheat gluten could "disarm" cholera bacteria, cutting infection levels…

Dementia risk could be tied to your mindset and outlook on life, study suggests

A new study of over 9,000 adults suggests higher levels of optimism may be linked to…

Antibacterial products may contribute to dangerous superbug crisis, study suggests

Antibacterial soaps and cleaning wipes may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests, with experts…

Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends

Synthetic cannabinoids smuggled into U.S. jails on drug-soaked paper are reportedly linked to fatal overdoses among…

Americans wait overnight for access to free healthcare as costs soar ‘out of reach’

Some Americans are sleeping in their cars for days to receive free healthcare from Remote Area…

Drinking habits of parents may be more contagious than they think: ‘Greater risk’

Parents' use of alcohol is linked to a 24% chance their teens will drink as well,…

RFK Jr, EPA chief ‘declare war’ on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

RFK Jr. and the EPA head "declare war" on microplastics, adding them to the drinking water…

Woman discovers missing nose ring traveled to her lungs, causing month-long cough

A 26-year-old TikToker says a missing nose ring was found lodged deep in her lungs near…

Common drinking habit may quietly triple risk of advanced liver condition

Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of advanced liver fibrosis, a new USC study…

Simple dinner table habit linked to poor diet and higher health risks in adults over 60

New research links the common habit of reaching for the saltshaker at dinner to troubling health…

At least 46 children dead amid measles outbreak as virus spreads globally

Measles is spreading globally, as Bangladesh reports dozens of child deaths and the U.S. sees over…

New weight-loss pill hits the market, promising ‘greater flexibility’

FDA approves Foundayo, a once-daily weight loss pill by Lilly. Clinical trials showed adults lost an…

Man with Celine Dion’s rare disease warns her comeback could be dangerous

A former marathon runner who was himself diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome says Celine Dion's comeback tour…

Hospital food under fire as experts warn meals are harming America’s sickest patients

Secretary Kennedy pushes to expand Dietary Guidelines into hospitals as CMS memo targets ultraprocessed foods and…

Officials slam hospital food as health experts demand menu overhaul: ‘Farm to gurney’

Secretary Kennedy pushes to expand Dietary Guidelines into hospitals as CMS memo targets ultraprocessed foods and…

Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms: ‘Caught it early’

A Miami man credits a routine blood test with saving his life after early-stage colon cancer…

5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds

New research reveals five factors that may predict another stroke after a mini stroke, including hypertension,…

Study reveals one simple eating habit that may help boost weight loss

People who ate repeat meals lost more weight during a 12-week program, a new study found.…

Healing after a heart attack: New injection could help reverse damage

Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart…

Sleeping 11 minutes longer each night shows surprising health benefit, study finds

New research finds that small daily habits, including 11 more minutes of sleep and extra vegetables,…