GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are said to be quietly reshaping sorority rush culture, as college students chase an increasingly thin beauty ideal.
After having a stroke at 39, mom Jenna Gibson of Michigan is aiming to boost awareness about the risk young women face. She and a neurologist share what to look for and how to take life-saving action.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has shown to be effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study.
Eating more fruits and vegetables can help regulate sleep, a new study found. Researcher Timo Partonen and dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade discussed the link between certain foods and better rest.
Amid the ongoing challenges faced by today’s nurses, six people who have worked in nursing shared what they wish they’d known before they decided to enter the field.
With a week ahead already beckoning, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 key developments.
Over 35,000 veterans in the U.S. are homeless; health care is not always their top priority. The U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs aims to bridge that gap by bringing medical care to homeless vets.
A family was infected with a rare parasite after eating undercooked black bear meat that was harvested in Canada, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Diagnoses of ADHD continue to rise among U.S. youth, affecting one in every nine U.S. kids, a new report reveals. Mental health experts explain the reasons behind the spike.
The “FLiRT" variants of COVID have been the primary strains of the virus circulating globally this year, but so far experts don't believe them to be significantly more dangerous.
Approximately 1% of Americans are affected by schizophrenia — yet the disorder remains highly misunderstood. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner shares some common myths.
Taking fish oil supplements could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. A cardiologist and two dietitians discuss the potential effects.
The CDC advised workers to use protective equipment if they may be exposed to sick livestock after a Texas dairy worker tested positive for bird flu, but many have not received any.
According to the CDC, the second report of H5N1 bird flu in humans was reported in Michigan. The farm worker contracted conjunctivitis, or pink eye, but no respiratory infections.