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A child is immunized against measles with their caregiver

Date: 2025/03/06 - 00:32

RFK Jr. Recommends Vitamin A, Cod Liver Oil Amid Growing Measles Outbreak

Health experts have raised concerns about a new CDC advisory that recommends vitamin A supplements as a therapy for measles.

older white woman putting on the air flow mask of a CPAP machine

Date: 2025/03/04 - 19:31

CPAP therapy for sleep apnea may help lower Parkinson's risk

Early use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for sleep apnea could help lower Parkinson's risk, a large new study suggests.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 01:33

Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Low Vaccination Rates Driving the Outbreak

An unvaccinated child has died of measles in Texas, the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. At least 124 people have contracted measles in Texas since the outbreak began in January. Most adults don't need to be revaccinated against measles, but some groups may wish to consider a booster.

Date: 2025/02/26 - 02:00

Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low

The CDC reported several new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading and potentially a few mutations away from human-to-human transmission.

Date: 2025/02/25 - 02:00

HHS' New Definitions of ‘Sex,’ ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ Defy Science, Experts Say

HHS secretary RFK Jr. issued new sex-based definitions that exclude gender, which experts say goes against science. The move aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing initiatives to recognize only two sexes: male and female.

Date: 2025/02/22 - 10:31

Could a broccoli sprout compound lower blood sugar?

Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/02/20 - 20:32

Heavy Smoking Linked to Unexplained Stroke in Young Adults, Study Finds

Researchers say the risk of an unexplained stroke is higher in younger adults who smoke, especially males and people ages 45 to 49. People who smoke the equivalent of 20 packs or more per year have even higher stroke risks.

young Black female doctor performing finger prick test on older Black female patient

Date: 2025/02/15 - 11:31

Can drugs like Ozempic help with COPD?

People with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 and SGLT-2 medications have a lower risk of having COPD symptom flare-ups than those other diabetes drugs.

RFK Jr. at Senate Confirmation hearing in January 2025

Date: 2025/02/13 - 22:00

RFK Jr. Is New Health Secretary: What ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Means for U.S.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to shake up the U.S. healthcare industry after being confirmed by the Senate as the new secretary for Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" plan aims to help reduce the growing chronic disease burden in the U.S.

Four pairs of glasses on a flat surface.

Date: 2025/02/10 - 21:00

Review links 3 potentially-blinding eye conditions to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

A new review reports that nine people taking semaglutide and tirzepatide — the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications — experienced vision issues, including three potentially blinding eye conditions.