‘Fire-breathing’ trend linked to severe burns in teens, officials warn

A fire-breathing challenge reportedly left a 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl intubated with burns after she blew isopropyl…

Cancer-linked herbicide in the spotlight after controversial order: ‘Toxic by design’

HHS Secretary Kennedy supports Trump's glyphosate order while acknowledging pesticides "are toxic by design" and pose…

Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western state

A highly contagious respiratory virus, HMPV, is spreading on the West Coast and beyond. Experts warn…

Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply for key demographic

New American Heart Association report predicts 59% of women will have high blood pressure by 2050,…

Common vision issue linked to type of lighting used in Americans’ homes

New research suggests that dim indoor lighting, not screens, may trigger the global myopia epidemic that's…

Aging process could accelerate due to ‘forever chemicals’ exposure, study finds

Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows…

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

Hope for Alzheimer's prevention emerges as scientists find existing seizure drug may stop disease progression if…

Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way

The 2025-26 flu season could continue into spring with unusual persistence and high severity. A new…

Punch the monkey, viral star, experiences dramatic breakthrough among zoo mates

Young Japanese monkey named Punch reaches major milestone, cuddling with a fellow macaque after being hand-reared…

Missiles above, newborns below: Israeli hospitals shift critical care underground

Israeli medical centers move patients underground during Iran conflict, with Schneider Children's Medical Center relocating 119…

Diabetes surge among Americans could be driven by ‘healthy’ breakfasts, doctor warns

Hidden sugars lurk in breakfast foods Americans think are healthy, warns Dr. Mark Hyman. From muffins…

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

Ancient bacteria trapped in Romanian cave ice for 5,000 years shows immunity to 10 modern antibiotics,…

Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests

European study of 272,000 adults finds nighttime traffic noise above 50 dB linked to higher cholesterol…

‘SuperAgers’ stay mentally sharp well past 80, as scientists reveal the reason

Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in…

Weight-loss medications could impact sexual health in unexpected ways

New research reveals GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may boost or decrease sexual function, with 52% of users…

Nightly bathroom habit was missed sign of common men’s cancer: ‘I didn’t know’

A dad ignored his frequent nightly bathroom trips — until a routine PSA test led to…

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

SuperAgers over 80 generate twice as many new brain cells as typical older adults, explaining their…

Change to nightly eating habits may help protect your heart, study suggests

Northwestern University study reveals that not eating three hours before bedtime could improve heart health and…

One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging

A new study reveals extra virgin olive oil may protect brain health by improving gut bacteria…

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections,…

Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health, study suggests

A German study found that eating oats for just two days can lower "bad" cholesterol by…

5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist

Discover five key lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration, a…