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Uterine fibroids, endometriosis linked to shorter life spans

Health News // 5 days ago

Uterine fibroids, endometriosis linked to shorter life spans

Fibroids and endometriosis, two conditions common during women's childbearing years, may increase their odds for serious illness and premature death, a new study shows.

Survey: 1 in 3 Americans report being harmed by another's drinking, drug use

Health News // 6 days ago

Survey: 1 in 3 Americans report being harmed by another's drinking, drug use

In a new survey, 1 in 3 participants said they have been harmed by a loved one's drug or alcohol use.

Weight-loss drug Zepbound might help manage heart failure

Health News // 6 days ago

Weight-loss drug Zepbound might help manage heart failure

Zepbound, a drug used to help patients lose weight and manage diabetes, may also help those with heart failure, a new trial shows.

New technique might better treat hematoma brain bleeds

Health News // 6 days ago

New technique might better treat hematoma brain bleeds

A new treatment combines standard hematoma surgery with an embolization (blocking) of the brain's middle meningeal artery, with the goal of avoiding repeat surgeries.

Researchers develop skin patch to measure blood pressure

Health News // 6 days ago

Researchers develop skin patch to measure blood pressure

A wearable patch the size of a postage stamp that can monitor blood pressure continuously could soon help people manage their hypertension.

Calif. child tests positive for bird flu, is recovering

Health News // 1 week ago

Calif. child tests positive for bird flu, is recovering

A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday.

Report: U.S. postpartum depression diagnoses doubled in 10 years

Health News // 1 week ago

Report: U.S. postpartum depression diagnoses doubled in 10 years

Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows.

Child-teacher bond in early years might have lasting impact

Health News // 1 week ago

Child-teacher bond in early years might have lasting impact

Fostering good relationships with teachers in the early grades may have long-lasting benefits, new research suggests.

Surgeon general: U.S. smoking rates continue to fall, but not for everyone

Health News // 1 week ago

Surgeon general: U.S. smoking rates continue to fall, but not for everyone

Disparities in tobacco use continue to persist by income and occupation, geography, education, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender and mental health status, new data finds.

Psychologist group issues guidance for parents on teen online video use

Health News // 1 week ago

Psychologist group issues guidance for parents on teen online video use

Parents can't monitor everything their kids watch online, but a set of new guidelines may help young people manage their own viewing habits.

FDA finds 'black mold-like substance,' bacteria-tainted water at Tom's of Maine facility

Health News // 1 week ago

FDA finds 'black mold-like substance,' bacteria-tainted water at Tom's of Maine facility

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Tom's of Maine has received a warning from the Food and Drug Administration about a "black mold-like substance," as well as bacteria in the water, at the Sanford factory where its toothpaste is made.

Trump taps Dr. Oz for Medicare/Medicaid administrator

Health News // 1 week ago

Trump taps Dr. Oz for Medicare/Medicaid administrator

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- TV personality and former Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz would lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as the new administrator if approved.

Rise of pancreatic cancer diagnoses might reflect increased early detection

Health News // 1 week ago

Rise of pancreatic cancer diagnoses might reflect increased early detection

Experts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the disease.

More than half of U.S. adults might be candidates for Ozempic

Health News // 1 week ago

More than half of U.S. adults might be candidates for Ozempic

More than half of all American adults, almost 137 million people, could be candidates for the blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide, a new analysis finds.

Study: U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly double in 20 years

Health News // 1 week ago

Study: U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly double in 20 years

Alcohol-related deaths have surged in the United States, nearly doubling over 20 years, and a growing number of victims are women, a new study warns.

Report finds big improvement in lung cancer survival

Health News // 1 week ago

Report finds big improvement in lung cancer survival

More people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows.

Most urban cities lack enough trees to cool, calm residents

Health News // 1 week ago

Most urban cities lack enough trees to cool, calm residents

As climate changes sends summer temperatures higher worldwide, new research finds most urban residents don't have a key source of cooling shade: trees.

Diabetes drug metformin, GLP-1 meds might also curb asthma

Health News // 1 week ago

Diabetes drug metformin, GLP-1 meds might also curb asthma

Drugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new research shows.

Poll: Many parents struggle to manage kids' anger

Health News // 1 week ago

Poll: Many parents struggle to manage kids' anger

Angry outbursts are common among children, as siblings squabble and kids protest the unfairness of rules like screen time limits. Now, a new survey shows that many parents struggle to manage their kids' anger.

Cocoa, green tea might help counteract 'stress eating' fatty foods

Health News // 1 week ago

Cocoa, green tea might help counteract 'stress eating' fatty foods

Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says.

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