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Children exposed to unsafe levels of fine particulate matter through wildfires and other extreme forms of air pollution face an increased risk of depression, anxiety and other internalizing symptoms, a new study finds.
A new study finds exposure to high levels of outdoor light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s -- even in younger adults.
A new study finds patients who take prescription steroids are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes.
Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person’s risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says.
More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a collective 50% increased risk of head and neck cancer, researchers found.
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Starting today, the U.S. government is offering another round of free COVID tests.
"U.S. households will be eligible to order 4 free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov," according to the Department of Health and Human Services. "The COVID-19 tests will detect current ...
There's been one more death linked to listeria illness from tainted deli meats made by Boar's Head, bringing the death toll to 10.
The latest update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded an additional death in New York State.
Overall, 59...
The Environmental Protection Agency must address concerns about potential health risks posed by the recommended levels of fluoride in the country's drinking water, a federal court in California has ruled.
While District Court Judge Edward Chen was careful to note hi...
U.S. suicide rates are ticking back upward again after a dip during the pandemic, new statistics show.
Suicide deaths per 100,000 people had fallen from 14.2 recorded in the pre-pandemic year of 2018 to 13.5 in 2020.
However, by 2022, the latest year for which sta...
As people living near airports probably already know, all that overhead traffic can take a huge hit to their sleep, a new study confirms.
Night-time aircraft noise increases a person’s risk of tossing and turning in bed as engines roar overhead, researchers reporte...
There’s good news for folks who struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy workweek.
“Weekend warrior” workouts are just as beneficial as daily exercise to a person’s overall health, a new study says.
People who get all their weekly re...
Four out of five pregnant women will become deficient in an essential nutrient, iron, by their third trimester, a new study finds.
The researchers and other experts are now advocating that iron levels be routinely checked during a pregnancy for the safety of a mother and...
“Body roundness” could be a better measure than BMI at predicting how excess weight might affect a person’s heart health, a new study finds.
People who developed a high Body Roundness Index during a six-year period had a 163% increased risk of heart dis...
Brain damage that veterans suffered from flying shrapnel has provided a major clue that could lead to better treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study says.
Veterans who suffered shrapnel damage connected to their amygdala, the fear center of the b...
A new gene therapy approved earlier this year can serve as a sustainable single-dose treatment for people with hemophilia B, newly published clinical trial data shows.
People with hemophilia B saw their bleeding episodes drop by an average 71% following a single infusion...
In a finding that suggests Ozempic and Wegovy have powers that extend beyond weight loss, a new study finds the medications might also lower people’s risk of opioid overdose.
People with type 2 diabetes prescribed semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) had a significantly l...
Most Americans don’t plan to get vaccinated against the flu or COVID-19 this season, a new survey has found.
Fewer than two in five U.S. adults (38%) say they will definitely get a flu jab, and only one in four (26%) say they’ll get the updated COVID vaccine,...
In a move that could mean more Americans in crisis get help and get it quickly, federal officials announced Tuesday that major cellphone carriers now have the technology to direct 988 callers to local mental health services based on their location instead of their area code.
During a tense hearing before a Senate committee on Tuesday, Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen faced tough questions over the company's high prices for its blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.
While testifying before the Senate Committee on Health, Educa...
As Americans get ready for fall and winter, the U.S. government is offering another round of free COVID tests, available by the end of this month.
"U.S. households will be eligible to order 4 free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov," according to the Department of He...
Millions of Americans are caring for veterans, putting their finances and their mental health on the line to help those who have served the country.
More than 14 million Americans now provide daily care to wounded, sick or injured military service members or veterans, a ...
Only 1 in every 4 U.S. adults struggling with schizophrenia receive "minimally adequate treatment," new data shows.
Many of these patients also struggle with other mental health issues, such as substance abuse or depression, and they are further challenged by social and ...
Two key symptoms that can arise soon after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) could predict how swiftly the illness will progress and suggest best treatment options, new research shows.
The two symptoms -- blurred vision and sphincter dysfunction of the bladder and/o...
A raw diet pet food company is recalling cartons of frozen beef and chicken dog food that could be tainted with salmonella or listeria germs.
Answers Pet Food announced the recall this week after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that two of its dog foods te...