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Helping Your College-Bound Kids Head Back To School

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — Parents of college students headed back to campus might have some fundamental misunderstandings regarding their young...

DermaRite Expands Recall of Creams and Sanitizers Over Infection Risk

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — DermaRite Industries has expanded a voluntary recall of several over-the-counter creams, soaps and sanitizers that may be...

Taylor Fresh Foods Issues Recall of Salad Kits Sold at Kroger, Walmart

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — Taylor Fresh Foods has issued a voluntary recall of its Honey Balsamic Salad Kit after discovering the dressing packets...

Wegovy Linked To Lower Heart Risks Than Similar Drugs, Study Shows

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — The weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications, according to...

Study Casts Doubt on Use of Beta Blockers Post-Heart Attack, Especially for Women

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — A drug commonly prescribed to heart attack survivors may not benefit many of them, a new clinical trial has...

Could Diabetes Drug Metformin Change Metal Levels in Your Blood?

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — The diabetes drug metformin has been a mystery for more than six decades. The most prescribed diabetes med in the world...

Chatbots Give Users 'Inconsistent' Info on Suicide, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — Many people with suicidal thoughts are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for comfort and advice, and these...

It's Still Tough to Find a Key Anti-Opioid Treatment, Buprenorphine, at U.S. Pharmacies

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — One of the most effective medications for treating opioid addiction is still hard to find at U.S. pharmacies, according to a...

One Dose of RSV Vaccine May Shield Older People for Two Seasons

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — A single dose of RSV vaccine might protect seniors for two cold and flu seasons in a row, a new study says. Vaccination...

FDA Approves Subcutaneous Leqembi for Treatment of Early Alzheimer Disease

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqembi Iqlik, a subcutaneous version of lecanemab, for weekly maintenance after...

Gordon Ramsay Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Folks To Use Sunscreen

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — Celebrity chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay revealed he had surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin...

CVS, Walgreens Limit COVID Vaccines in Some States as Rules Shift

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — CVS and Walgreens are changing where and how they offer COVID-19 vaccines this season as they work to comply with state laws and...

Jim O’Neill Steps in as Acting CDC Chief Amid Firing, Resignations

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is entering a transition period as Jim O’Neill, deputy secretary...

'Reborn Again': Blind Bride-To-Be Thriving After Triple-Organ Transplant

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — Stricken with cancer in infancy, Jessica Lopez endured tumor-fighting treatments that saved her young life but also left her...

Feel the Beat: Music Might Help Regulate Blood Pressure

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — Everyone probably knows the phrase "music hath charms to soothe the savage breast," and new research suggests it may do the same...

Heart Failure Strikes Black Americans Almost 14 Years Earlier Than White Americans

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than...

ADHD Drugs Often Prescribed Too Early To Preschoolers

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — Expert consensus on the treatment of preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clear: Try...

New Law Curbed 'Surprise' Medical Bills For Patients, Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances. But...

Most Don't Know Prostate Cancer Can Be a Silent Killer, Poll Finds

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — Too often, American men and their loved ones mistakenly believe that prostate cancers must always present with symptoms, a new...

Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns

SUNDAY, Aug. 31, 2025 — As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially...

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