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Topical Antibiotic May One Day Treat Infected Ears

SATURDAY, May 10, 2025 — Any parent who has been jolted awake by the squeals of a toddler with an ear infection knows that relief won't be swift — or sur...

Thinking About a Tattoo? FDA Warns These Inks Could Be Dangerous

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and tattoo artists that two tattoo inks have tested positive for...

Trump Taps Wellness Influencer Casey Means for Surgeon General

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and health tech entrepreneur, to be his nominee for U.S...

Some Cancers Increasing in People Under 50, New Report Shows

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — More young adults in the U.S. are being diagnosed with cancer, and researchers are trying to figure out why. A new government...

Women With Autoimmune Disease At Greater Risk For Heart-Related Death

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — Women with common autoimmune inflammatory diseases are more likely than men to die from heart disease, a new study says. Women...

Blood Testing Could Catch Cancers Early, Projections Say

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — Blood tests could catch as many as half of cancers at an earlier, more treatable stage, a new study says. If conducted every year...

Childhood Obesity Triples Odds Of Weight Discrimination

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — Childhood obesity nearly triples a person’s risk for experiencing discrimination or stigma based on their weight, a new study...

Talk Therapy On The Rise, Psychiatric Meds Used Less Often

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — More talk and fewer pills are being employed to help Americans maintain their mental health, a new study says. Psychotherapy is...

Smoking Doesn't Explain Increased COPD Risk For Women

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 -- Smoking can't explain why women are more at risk for COPD, a new study says. Women are about 50% more likely than men to develop COPD...

Ovary Removal Reduces Death, Cancer Risk Among Genetically Prone Breast Cancer Survivors

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — Removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes appears to dramatically reduce the risk of death among breast cancer survivors who are...

North Dakota Becomes the Latest State to Report Measles Outbreak

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 -- North Dakota is the latest state to find itself dealing with a measles outbreak, becoming the 11th state in the nation to face the...

Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — A new vaccine that combines flu and COVID-19 protection in one shot shows promising results, but the U.S. Food and Drug...

Trump Administration Ends CDC's Key Infection Control Committee

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — A federal committee that helped set national rules for infection control in hospitals has been shut down, raising concerns from...

When Statins Aren't Enough, This Drug May Help Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — A new drug combo lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain high even after taking statins. The new pill pairs...

Worried About Prostate Cancer Screening? New Study Shows Better Judgment In Treatment

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 -- Some men would rather skip screening for prostate cancer due to fears that they’ll be rendered impotent or incontinent from...

Face Mask Can Detect Kidney Disease Via Breath

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — Wearing a face mask to protect others from infectious disease continues to be hotly debated in the United States. But what about...

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Parkinson's Disease Risk

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 -- Fast food and ready-made packaged eats could be doing slow damage to people’s brains. Ultra-processed foods like breakfast...

Sleep Apnea Linked To Memory-Related Brain Decline

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 -- Sleep apnea could be costing you brain power and increasing your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study...

Down Syndrome Patients Have Higher Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 -- People with Down syndrome have a much higher risk of stroke than people without the genetic disorder, a new study says. Down syndrome...

Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complacency regarding...

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