Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community

Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.

What is leucovorin? FDA to relabel drug for autism treatment

The FDA announced Monday that it would change the drug’s label to reflect potential benefits in reducing autism symptoms. Here's what we know.

Want to avoid dementia? Study suggests you should hop on a bike

A JAMA Network Open study of nearly 480,000 UK adults found that choosing cycling for everyday trips was linked to a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, along with larger hippocampal volume.

Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns

New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.

Merck cancer shot gets FDA approval: What to know

The FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex, a faster, under-the-skin cancer treatment offering convenience and flexibility. Here's what we know.

'Kissing bug' disease on track to be considered an endemic in US

According to experts from Texas A&M University, kissing bugs feed on blood and are most active at night. The insects thrive in warmer climate zones, especially during the spring and summer.

RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel changes COVID-19 shot guidelines

For the first time since the shots were developed, the group has declined to recommend their use — instead leaving the choice up to those who want them.

Stepping on the scale is a weighty issue
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It can be stressful and many of us might avoid it, but a doctor shares advice on weighing in on the scale.

Tyson Foods to remove corn syrup, other additives from these popular brands

Tyson Foods, one of the largest food companies in the U.S. says it’s removing five chemical additives from its most popular brands, including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm and more.

RFK Jr.'s advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines

Doctors have raised concerns after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the entire panel and replaced it with vaccine skeptics.

New season of 'Soulful Parenting Podcast' explores mental health, fatherhood, self-advocacy
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West Nile virus death in Wayne County is region's first of 2025

Wayne County's health team is reporting the year's first death tied to West Nile virus after a resident became infected with the illness following contact with a mosquito.

Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds

A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.

New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop

Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.