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I'm a pediatric ER doctor — here's my No. 1 tip for surviving cold and flu season
September 19, 2024 | 2:47pm"Now is the time to be prepared," Dr. Meghan Martin said.
I used to be a swimsuit model — then I had a near-fatal allergic reaction that burned my skin
September 16, 2024 | 6:48pm"My entire body was burning and sore. There are no words strong enough to describe how it felt," recalled Sasinan Chuenlosang, 31.
Researchers discover 'extremely cheap and simple' way to shorten children's colds by 2 days
September 5, 2024 | 6:00pm"Children have up to 10 to 12 upper respiratory tract infections, what we refer to as colds, per year, which have a big impact on them and their families," explained...
I'm a pharmacist — beware the potentially dangerous effects of this common herbal supplement
August 23, 2024 | 8:39am"Honestly, if someone tells you to take this, I think they really just don't like you," pharmacist Ethan Melillo said.
New hope for Alzheimer's patients? Cancer drug shows 'high potential'
August 22, 2024 | 2:00pmThere is no known cure for Alzheimer's, but medications can help manage symptoms or slow the progression of the disease in early stages.
Common condition linked to a 36% higher risk for Alzheimer's disease
August 14, 2024 | 4:00pmThe research, published Wednesday in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, is a review of 14 international studies involving 31,250 people.
America's Ozempic capital is not in NYC or LA but this 'redneck' Southern city
August 9, 2024 | 9:31am“We’re redneck enough to be fat, but smart enough to do something about it,” a retired teacher said.
Want to lower your risk for colorectal cancer? This household staple may help
August 1, 2024 | 11:31amThe 107,000 participants were followed for more than three decades, with researchers documenting about 2,500 cases of colorectal cancer.
I'm a doctor — these are the 5 medical essentials I pack when I travel
July 26, 2024 | 12:12pmDon't get caught tryin' to wing it at 30,000 feet.
Twice-yearly shot offers 100% protection against AIDS: study
July 24, 2024 | 2:12pmTwice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.
Famed diabetes doctor reveals what's next for Ozempic-like drugs
July 18, 2024 | 2:00pmCanadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker's work paved the way for Ozempic.
I'm a doctor — I swear by these 3 wellness hacks
July 15, 2024 | 8:52amIn a 10-second TikTok set to "Fireball" by Pitbull, Dr. Sasha Haddad gives suggestions for acne, sunburns and constipation.
Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: New study reveals which is better to combat obesity
July 8, 2024 | 11:00amResearchers didn't notice major differences in gastrointestinal troubles — like incidences of stomach virus and swelling of the pancreas — between the Mounjaro and Ozempic groups.
These popular antidepressants cause the most weight gain: Harvard research
July 1, 2024 | 5:12pmResearchers analyzed the weights of more than 183,000 adult antidepressant users six months, a year and two years after they started taking the drugs.
Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks
June 24, 2024 | 5:17pmAspirin has been hailed for its ability to keep platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot that can spur a heart attack or stroke.
Heat waves are extra dangerous if you're taking these medications
June 17, 2024 | 12:01pmThe heat is on.
New breakthrough Alzheimer's drug gets unanimous backing from FDA advisers
June 11, 2024 | 8:32amThe vote clears the way for a final FDA decision on the treatment, which initially had been expected earlier this year before the agency called for the meeting so its...
Ozempic tongue? How the drug can change some women's ability to taste
June 1, 2024 | 11:02amAdd this one to the long list of potential side effects.
Evidence of 'extraordinary' cancer treatment found in 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull
May 29, 2024 | 12:01am"We could not believe what was in front of us," said Tatiana Tondini, a researcher at the University of Tübingen in Germany.
The No. 1 mistake that weight-loss drug users are making is revealed in new study
May 26, 2024 | 4:49pm1.7% of Americans were prescribed a semaglutide medication last year, research shows.