Medicinal cannabinoids show little strong evidence of helping mental health or substance use disorders, University of…
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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…
Wellness expert reveals surprising health benefits of daily cold exposure: ‘Huge difference’
Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in…
Aging could slow down with one common daily habit: ‘Live longer and better’
Daily multivitamin use slowed biological aging by about four months in a two-year study of nearly…
Stopping Ozempic? New study reveals surprising weight regain results after GLP-1s
New research challenges fears about Ozempic weight regain. Cleveland Clinic study of 8,000 patients finds minimal…
Male fertility rates crash as doctors reveal health threats: ‘Something very wrong’
Male fertility issues spark debate, as studies show conflicting results on sperm counts. Experts reveal the…
Specific amount of nightly sleep may lower diabetes risk, researchers find
A large observational study suggests that around seven hours of nightly sleep is associated with lower…
First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’
First severe mpox clade I case identified in NYC resident who traveled abroad. Health officials say…
Firefighter credits ‘strict’ home routine, medical tests to stay alive well past retirement
Chronic smoke exposure, sleep loss and stress raise heart and cancer risks for firefighters. Doctors reveal…
The real reason for sagging jowls, and what will and won’t help, according to an expert
Jowls often appear suddenly but develop over years as collagen declines and facial fat shifts, a…
Woman’s alarming cancer symptoms blamed on pregnancy for years before Stage 3 diagnosis
Los Angeles mom Marisa Peters had her colorectal cancer symptoms dismissed by doctors for five years…
Toxic people in your life may have a hidden health impact, study suggests
Toxic relationships may be aging you faster than you think. New research reveals difficult people in…
Brain aging may accelerate after cancer treatment, study suggests
New research suggests childhood cancer survivors may experience accelerated biological aging from treatments, potentially affecting memory…
Red flags for colorectal cancer that warrant screenings before 45 years of age
Colorectal cancer now leads cancer deaths in adults under 50, with cases rising since 1995. Learn…