Madonna’s hospital stay highlights risks of bacterial infection
(NEW YORK) -- Madonna has been discharged after several days from a hospital intensive care unit and is now recovering from a "serious bacterial... Read More.
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Opioids are no better than a placebo for back pain: Study
(NEW YORK) -- Researchers in Australia have found that for low back pain sufferers in their mid-40s, opioids don’t mitigate pain any better than a... Read More.
What is sleep apnea and how do CPAP machines help after it’s revealed Biden uses a mask
(WASHINGTON) -- The White House revealed on Wednesday that President Joe Biden has begun using a CPAP machine to deal with longstanding sleep apnea.
"Since 2008,... Read More.
DOJ announces 78 people charged over $2.5 billion in false health care billings
(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Wednesday announced a nationwide health care fraud crackdown that resulted in charges against 78 defendants in separate schemes that... Read More.
Montana judge holds state health department in contempt over transgender birth certificate law
(NEW YORK) -- A Montana judge permanently struck down a law making it more difficult for transgender people to change their sex on their... Read More.
New report finds some heavy metals in baby food appear to be on the decline
(NEW YORK) -- A new analysis from Consumer Reports found that some heavy metals in baby food have been on the decline but the... Read More.
Ozempic weight loss pills may be on the way: What to know
(NEW YORK) -- Drugs used for diabetes and weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy were found to be effective for weight loss when taken... Read More.
LGBTQ couples push for ‘fertility equality’ in family-building benefits
(NEW YORK) -- For Emma Goidel and Ilana Caplan, building a family using assisted reproductive technology was never going to be easy, but the... Read More.
Five malaria cases reported in US, health officials say
(SARASOTA, Fla.) -- Five people caught malaria locally in the U.S. for the first time since 2003, according to health officials.
Four people in Sarasota... Read More.
5 malaria cases reported in US, health officials say
(SARASOTA, Fla.) -- Five people caught malaria locally in the U.S. for the first time since 2003, according to health officials.
Four people in Sarasota County,... Read More.
Most parents don’t meet breastfeeding guidelines. Experts say the support system needs to change
(NEW YORK) -- As a pediatrician, Dr. Kristina Lehman knows the ins and outs of the evidence around breastfeeding better than most.
But as a... Read More.
Why Logan Paul, KSI-backed energy drinks have triggered new health alerts for parents
(NEW YORK) -- The latest caffeinated beverage craze has made many young consumers eager for a drink, which has prompted a new alert for... Read More.
