ALS Ice Bucket Challenge returns to support mental health awareness
The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, but this time for a new cause. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that went mega-viral in the summer of...
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Chemical found in common plastics linked to heart disease mortality in new study
Chemicals found in plastics have been linked to a multitude of health risks — and now heart disease mortality has been added to the list....
Widespread deadly infection putting Americans at risk, doctor warns
Five years after the worldwide hyperfocus on COVID-19 began, some are concerned about the next pandemic — whether it could be caused by influenza, bird...
WHO announces plans to back weight-loss drugs to address global obesity crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday announced its support for weight-loss drugs in adults globally. The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and...
Study exposes severe side effects of ‘abortion pill’ in 1 in 10 women
A new study has exposed “serious adverse events” linked to mifepristone, also known as the “abortion pill.” Mifepristone is a “pregnancy blocker” that is used...
Certain type of food linked to premature deaths in 8 countries, study finds
The threat of ultraprocessed food consumption is in the spotlight amid the U.S. government’s plans to phase out artificial food dyes. New research is supporting...
Alzheimer’s early diagnosis gains support as cases surpass 7 million in America
Alzheimer’s disease now affects more than seven million people in the U.S., and nearly four in five Americans say they would want to know if...
Neck pain increases after certain amount of sedentary behavior, study finds
We’ve all heard the adage “sitting is the new smoking” — but new research shows that being still for too long can have effects that...
New study reveals promising new Alzheimer’s therapy based on stem cells
As Alzheimer’s disease now affects seven million Americans — the largest number ever — there is a growing demand for new treatments. Scientists at the...
About 429,200 wireless portable phone chargers recalled after reports of fires and burns
About 429,200 Casely wireless portable phone chargers are being recalled after the company received 51 reports from consumers of the charger’s lithium-ion batteries overheating, expanding...