What to know about the Mediterranean diet, ranked best diet for 8th year in a row
(NEW YORK) -- The Mediterranean diet -- which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains -- has once again topped U.S. News and... Read More.
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Surgeon general warns of link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.Alcohol consumption... Read More.
Dry January: What is it and how beneficial can giving up alcohol be?
(NEW YORK) -- If you’re feeling hungover from New Year’s Eve champagne or had one too many boozy eggnogs over the holidays, let January... Read More.
FDA begins testing aged raw cows milk cheese samples nationwide for bird flu
(NEW YORK) -- Federal health officials have begun collecting samples of aged raw cow's milk cheese across the U.S. to test for bird flu,... Read More.
Respiratory virus activity is high as cases increase in US: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Respiratory illness activity – a measure of how often conditions like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus are... Read More.
Norovirus cases on the rise in the US. What you need to know
(NEW YORK) -- Cases of norovirus appear to be on the rise in various parts of the U.S., according to data from the... Read More.
How to avoid the emergency room during the holidays
(NEW YORK) -- Three states -- Louisiana, Kentucky and New Hampshire -- are reporting high levels of respiratory illness, including common cold, flu, RSV... Read More.
Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency
Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency... Read More.
Pig kidney transplants, new schizophrenia drug: Here are 5 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2024
(NEW YORK) -- From a pig kidney transplant to restoring genetic deafness, 2024 was a year full of medical breakthroughs.The breakthroughs include the discovery... Read More.
FDA approves Eli Lilly’s obesity medication for obstructive sleep apnea
(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has expanded the approval of Eli Lilly’s obesity medication Zepbound to include treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea... Read More.
Woman paralyzed by fallen tree finds hope with newly FDA-cleared device
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly 12 years ago, Jessie Owen's life changed forever."My family was going over a mountain pass and a tree fell on... Read More.
CDC confirms 1st case of severe bird flu in US
(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the United States.The... Read More.
