Skipping the vitamin K shot puts newborns at risk of severe bleeds: study
Deciding whether to give your newborn a vitamin K shot right after birth has become a growing debate, as more new parents choose to opt out.
Deciding whether to give your newborn a vitamin K shot right after birth has become a growing debate, as more new parents choose to opt out.
Bucks County adult tests positive for measles after trip to central Pennsylvania
A Bucks County resident has tested positive for measles after a trip to central Pennsylvania, where many measles cases have been reported this year, according to the Bucks County Health Department.
A Bucks County resident has tested positive for measles after a trip to central Pennsylvania, where many measles cases have been reported this year, according to the Bucks County Health Department.
What is NAION? Ozempic, Wegovy, other GLP-1s linked to rare eye condition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is mandating new safety labels for popular diabetes and weight-loss medications following investigations into a rare eye condition.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is mandating new safety labels for popular diabetes and weight-loss medications following investigations into a rare eye condition.
How to navigate Thanksgiving dinner on a GLP-1
Balanced portions can help people taking GLP-1s enjoy Thanksgiving while limiting digestive discomfort.
Balanced portions can help people taking GLP-1s enjoy Thanksgiving while limiting digestive discomfort.
GLP-1 drugs getting new labels warning of rare vision-loss condition
All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss.
All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss.
Blood sugar spikes could hinge on the order you eat your food, study suggests
A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it's not necessarily a "quick fix."
A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it's not necessarily a "quick fix."
Report ranks nation's 20 most overweight and obese states as doctors warn of diabetes risks
Just in time for National Diabetes Awareness Month, a new study has identified the 20 states that rank with the highest number of overweight and obese residents.
Just in time for National Diabetes Awareness Month, a new study has identified the 20 states that rank with the highest number of overweight and obese residents.
Popular drinks linked to heart attacks, cardiac arrest in young adults, study finds
About 45% of cardiovascular events linked to stimulant products involved adults ages 18 to 34.,
About 45% of cardiovascular events linked to stimulant products involved adults ages 18 to 34.,
Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns
Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.
Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.
2 ‘forever chemicals’ associated with higher risk of breast cancer: Study
An NIH study found that two common “forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
An NIH study found that two common “forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
Brain activity can predict Alzheimer’s risk decades before symptoms appear, new study suggests
A Stanford study suggests brain scans could help identify Alzheimer’s risk before cognitive symptoms develop.
A Stanford study suggests brain scans could help identify Alzheimer’s risk before cognitive symptoms develop.
Type 2 diabetes patients 21 times more likely to achieve remission with intensive lifestyle changes
A strict routine combining a low-calorie diet with supervised strength and aerobic training helped more than half of younger adults reverse type 2 diabetes within six months, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.
A strict routine combining a low-calorie diet with supervised strength and aerobic training helped more than half of younger adults reverse type 2 diabetes within six months, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.
Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
The cost of caring for a loved one is surging – and families are feeling the strain
Family caregivers are shelling out more than $11,000 a year on average to care for loved ones, consuming nearly a third of their household income, according to a new study.
Family caregivers are shelling out more than $11,000 a year on average to care for loved ones, consuming nearly a third of their household income, according to a new study.
Sen. Chris Murphy suffers stroke, remains in the hospital
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Health insurance open enrollment: 5 things to review before choosing a plan
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
ACA open enrollment begins Sunday, insurance premiums expected to jump
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Permanent daylight saving time could add 2 billion dark school commutes, study finds
Permanent daylight saving time could add at least 2 billion school commutes before sunrise each year nationwide, according to a University of Washington study.
Permanent daylight saving time could add at least 2 billion school commutes before sunrise each year nationwide, according to a University of Washington study.
Targeted drug shrinks tumors in 3 out of 4 patients with advanced breast cancer
There may be a promising new treatment on the horizon for advanced breast cancer patients, according to developing research.
There may be a promising new treatment on the horizon for advanced breast cancer patients, according to developing research.
HHS eases restrictions on certain unapproved peptides
Health and Human Services is moving forward with a policy for the use of compound specific unapproved peptides while regulators assess their safety and effectiveness.
Health and Human Services is moving forward with a policy for the use of compound specific unapproved peptides while regulators assess their safety and effectiveness.