Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Fisher-Price again recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after nearly 100 infant deaths
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
FDA approves Leqembi, Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
Colorado library reopens after traces of meth found in building
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
German doctor gets over 2 years in prison for illegally issuing mask exemptions during pandemic
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
Diabetes likely to surge in US children and teens by 2060, study finds
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
Doctors share expertise on cardiac arrest as Bills’ Damar Hamlin’s condition remains uncertain
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
Collapse of Bills safety Damar Hamlin renews conversations over sudden cardiac arrest among young athletes
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition according to the latest update from the NFL. He collapsed during last night's game after he suffered cardiac arrest. The medical scare has sparked conversation again about the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest and what's needed to respond.
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition according to the latest update from the NFL. He collapsed during last night's game after he suffered cardiac arrest. The medical scare has sparked conversation again about the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest and what's needed to respond.
Jeremy Renner shares photo from hospital bed after snowplow accident: ‘Thank you all for your kind words’
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Blue for Damar Hamlin: Tributes pour in for injured Buffalo Bills player
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
More kids sickened by edibles at home, as legal pot grows
A new study cites more than 7,000 cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles. In some cases, nearly a quarter of those children were admitted to the hospital, some becoming seriously ill.
A new study cites more than 7,000 cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles. In some cases, nearly a quarter of those children were admitted to the hospital, some becoming seriously ill.
Damar Hamlin: Cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure signs and symptoms to know
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed during Monday night's football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are the signs and symptoms to know for sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure.
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed during Monday night's football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are the signs and symptoms to know for sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure.
New Omicron subvariant becoming dominant COVID strain in U.S.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
Poor hydration linked to early aging, chronic disease, and early death, study suggests
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.