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An Expert's Guide to Keeping Middle-Age Spread at Bay

SATURDAY, June 7, 2025 — You're not just getting older, you're probably getting bigger.Between their 20s and 40s, most Americans can expect to put on 10 to 25...

FDA Authorizes First AI Platform for Breast Cancer Prediction

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted de novo authorization to CLAIRITY BREAST, a first-in-class, image-based platform that...

4 States Ask FDA to Lift Rules on Abortion Pill Mifepristone

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Attorneys general from four states are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on mifepristone, a...

Long-Lasting HIV Prevention Shot Headed Toward Approval

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — A new injection to prevent HIV is expected to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) later this month. If...

ESPN's Jay Harris Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Longtime ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor Jay Harris has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is scheduled to have...

There's A Better Clot-Preventing Option Than Aspirin, Researchers Say

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — There’s a better option than daily aspirin to protect heart patients with a stent against dangerous blood clots, a new study...

Diabetes Drug, Dapagliflozin, Effective For Fatty Liver Disease

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — A repurposed diabetes drug can be an effective tool against fatty liver disease, a new clinical trial has found. Dapagliflozin...

Immunotherapy Effective Against Stomach Cancer

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Immunotherapy combined with chemo can give people a fighting chance against stomach and esophageal cancers, a new clinical trial...

Interrupted Sleep Plagues New Mothers

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — It’s not news that new mothers lose a lot of sleep in the weeks after giving birth. But a new study underscores just how...

Freshwater U.S. Fish Carry Parasitic Flatworm That Can Infect Humans

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Freshwater game fish like bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie in the U.S. commonly carry parasitic flatworms that can...

Teenage 'Night Owls' More Likely To Act Impulsively

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Teenagers who are night owls appear to be more self-destructively impulsive, a new study says. Teens who prefer to sleep and wake...

Organic Ground Beef Sold at Whole Foods May Be Contaminated With E. Coli, USDA Says

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — Some packages of organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores across the country may be contaminated with E. coli, federal...

RFK Jr. Calls for a Review of Abortion Pill Mifepristone

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a fresh safety review of mifepristone, a drug...

More U.S. Teens Are Now Taking Wegovy for Weight Loss

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — More American teenagers now use the weight-loss drug Wegovy, as doctors and families grow more comfortable with the treatment...

Weight Stigma Tied To Lingering Depression, Anxiety After Weight-Loss Surgery

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a...

Fido Might Protect Your Baby Against Eczema

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — Having a family dog might decrease a baby’s risk of developing eczema later in childhood, a new evidence review...

Naps Associated With Increased Risk Of Death

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — An afternoon snooze might seem appealing to middle-aged folks and seniors, but these naps could carry a high cost. People with...

Jail Time Increases A Person's Risk of Death

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — Jail time has a huge effect on both an individual’s and a community’s long-term health, even after their release, a...

New Sugar-Based Test Can Suss Out Snake Venoms

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — Sweet! Synthetic sugars could be key to sussing out what type of snake venom is threatening a person’s life, researchers...

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Draw Fair Share of Younger Women, Study Says

THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — As many as 1 in 5 women say they’ve sought care at fake medical clinics with an anti-abortion agenda, a new study...

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