Artificial sweetener erythritol could elevate heart disease risk, preliminary research suggests
(NEW YORK) -- A new study suggests a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy could... Read More.
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COVID was 10th leading cause of death in 2023, down from 4th in 2022: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 has significantly fallen as a leading cause of death in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began,... Read More.
COVID is now 10th leading cause of death in 2023, down from 4th in 2022: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 has significantly fallen as a leading cause of death in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began,... Read More.
Where vice presidential pick Tim Walz stands on health care issues
(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, ended weeks of speculation after selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate... Read More.
More than 40% of LGBTQ youth said they considered suicide in the past year, CDC report finds
(NEW YORK) -- Youth who identify as LGBTQ+ reported higher rates of poor mental health and experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their cisgender... Read More.
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage after national inventory falls by 25% in July
(NEW YORK) -- The American Red Cross said Monday that it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage, and extreme heat may be partly to... Read More.
Heavy metals found in some dark chocolate, not cause for alarm’: Experts
(NEW YORK) -- A study published earlier this week found several dark chocolate products may be contaminated with heavy metals, setting off concerns about... Read More.
How Apples Vision Pro is helping this ALS patient to perform simple tasks
(NEW YORK) -- An American man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has become the first patient in the world to use an Apple Vision... Read More.
Incidence of 17 cancers on the rise in younger generations, major new study says
(NEW YORK) -- Gen X and Millennials in the U.S. are at greater risk for 17 cancers than were previous generations, a major new... Read More.
Ground cinnamon recalled due to potentially elevated lead levels
(NEW YORK) -- Several New York distributors have recalled ground cinnamon products that were potentially contaminated with increased levels of lead.According to an announcement... Read More.
Patients sue hospital system after thousands possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis
(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- A lawsuit is accusing an Oregon health care system of negligence after more than 2,000 patients were possibly exposed to HIV... Read More.
Some people are overdosing on semaglutide, FDA warns
(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning about a popular medication used for weight loss.The FDA says... Read More.
