CDC updates measles prevention guidelines for travelers
Measles, still prevalent in many countries, primarily spreads through international travel, often by unvaccinated Americans.
Measles, still prevalent in many countries, primarily spreads through international travel, often by unvaccinated Americans.
CDC dispatches team to Chicago as measles cases prompt concerns
As measles cases tick upward, the Chicago Department of Public Health, on Tuesday, confirmed three more cases of the disease at the city’s migrant shelter in Pilsen.
As measles cases tick upward, the Chicago Department of Public Health, on Tuesday, confirmed three more cases of the disease at the city’s migrant shelter in Pilsen.
Paul Alexander, who lived in iron lung for most of his life, has died at 78
Paul Alexander has lived in the chamber for 70 years, and he went on to become a lawyer and author.
Paul Alexander has lived in the chamber for 70 years, and he went on to become a lawyer and author.
Doctor shares tips on intermittent fasting, common mistakes to avoid
Intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and get healthier. Emory Healthcare internist Dr. Sharon Bergquist shares tips on how to practice time-restricted eating, and 4 common mistakes to avoid.
Intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and get healthier. Emory Healthcare internist Dr. Sharon Bergquist shares tips on how to practice time-restricted eating, and 4 common mistakes to avoid.
Intermittent fasting common mistakes
Intermittent fasting has become a popular option for people wanting to slim down or form healthier habits and relationships with food. Here are the common mistakes often made when trying it.
Intermittent fasting has become a popular option for people wanting to slim down or form healthier habits and relationships with food. Here are the common mistakes often made when trying it.
At 12, Tennessee stroke survivor finds hope, home away from home in Atlanta
Stone Gilley was a healthy, typical 10-year-old before the East Tennessee boy's life was upended by a series of bleeds in his brain.
Stone Gilley was a healthy, typical 10-year-old before the East Tennessee boy's life was upended by a series of bleeds in his brain.
Expert says this is how long you should nap for
In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, a sleep expert offers insight into how long the ideal nap should be and the best time of day to take one.
In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, a sleep expert offers insight into how long the ideal nap should be and the best time of day to take one.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Druid Hills Middle School aces follow-up after failing previous health inspection
DeKalb County Druid Hills Middle School has done a full turnaround after failing a health inspection in February.
DeKalb County Druid Hills Middle School has done a full turnaround after failing a health inspection in February.
Long recovery after 10-year-old's stroke
Stone Gilley was a healthy, typical 10-year-old before the East Tennessee boy's life was upended by a series of bleeds in his brain.
Stone Gilley was a healthy, typical 10-year-old before the East Tennessee boy's life was upended by a series of bleeds in his brain.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Actor Gary Sinise recalls son's last days: 'He was happy at the end of his life'
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
FDA approves Wegovy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug delayed by FDA: ‘It was unexpected’
On Friday, the FDA announced it would postpone a decision on Eli Lilly's potential Alzheimer's treatment donanemab.
On Friday, the FDA announced it would postpone a decision on Eli Lilly's potential Alzheimer's treatment donanemab.
Melatonin warning: ER visits for children accidentally eating supplements spike
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
Healthy eating mistakes
A doctor shares the things we may be doing wrong, even if we are including fruits and vegetables into our diet.
A doctor shares the things we may be doing wrong, even if we are including fruits and vegetables into our diet.
FDA clears use of first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Cancer-causing chemical linked to popular acne products, lab says
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.