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Senior health officials in the Biden administration are compiling cases of potential harm from COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The effort,…

Your lungs do far more than just help you breathe—they may also hold key clues to how well you’re ageing. New research suggests lung function is not only a marker…

Living with more than one mental health condition may sharply increase the likelihood of developing dementia, new research has suggested. While depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder have long been individually…

A novel hydrogel applied directly to vaginal tissue may offer relief from the negative effects of menopause, according to a study by researchers at the University of California San Diego.…

A widely used diabetes drug could help curb the risk of Long COVID in overweight and obese individuals, according to a major UK study. The research, published in Clinical Infectious…

A salmonella outbreak traced to Metabolic Meals’ home-delivery products has sickened at least 16 people across 10 states, with seven requiring hospitalization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Federal health officials have withdrawn a report warning that even small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of cancer and other serious illnesses, a move that has ignited debate…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved use of Vonvendi (von Willebrand factor [recombinant]) to include routine prophylaxis in adults with all forms of von Willebrand…

Florida’s plan to loosen school vaccination requirements will not take effect for about three months and, for now, will cover only a handful of diseases, state health officials said Sunday.…

A warming climate is fueling Americans’ craving for sugar, according to new research that links rising temperatures to increased consumption of sodas, frozen desserts, and other sweetened products. The study,…

Black adolescents in Canada, particularly girls, are less likely to access mental health services than their white peers, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.…

A groundbreaking study has mapped exactly how much common blood pressure medications lower blood pressure, giving doctors a powerful new online tool to guide treatment and reduce reliance on trial-and-error…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reversed its guidance on alcohol consumption, raising concerns among health experts. Last year, the agency had issued a report warning…

Staying informed about food recalls is a critical step in protecting your health—while some recalled items pose minimal threats, others can lead to severe illness, hospitalization, or long-term health risks.…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the protection of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emphasizing its critical role in safeguarding public health. WHO Director General…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of a “near-total collapse” of Gaza’s health sector, leaving children especially vulnerable to disease and lack of medical care. According to UNICEF…

A large study from the University of Bristol has found that breastfeeding for at least six months is associated with measurable improvements in children’s intelligence, academic performance, and certain speech…

Deaths from hypertensive kidney disease — kidney damage caused by high blood pressure — have surged nearly 50% in the United States over the past 25 years, with striking disparities…

Despite being a simple, affordable way to lower sodium intake, salt substitutes remain underused among Americans with high blood pressure, according to preliminary findings presented at the American Heart Association’s…

A wellness trend sweeping Miami is putting a new spin on relaxation: paying up to $130 for professional back, scalp, and arm scratches. Scratcher Girls, a family-run brand based in…