Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Strep throat: How serious can it get?
Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.
Arizona girl undergoes several amputations after Group A Streptococcus diagnosis
An Arizona 2nd grader is fighting for her life as doctors diagnosed the little girl with Group A Streptococcus. Over the last two weeks, she has undergone multiple amputations.
An Arizona 2nd grader is fighting for her life as doctors diagnosed the little girl with Group A Streptococcus. Over the last two weeks, she has undergone multiple amputations.
Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm
In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.
In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.
Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer
The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.
The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.
Scientists use new strategy to successfully shrink tumors in early brain cancer trials
Researchers converted immune cells from patients into "living drugs" with the ability to recognize and combat glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
Researchers converted immune cells from patients into "living drugs" with the ability to recognize and combat glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
CDC updates measles prevention guidelines for travelers
Measles, still prevalent in many countries, primarily spreads through international travel, often by unvaccinated Americans.
Measles, still prevalent in many countries, primarily spreads through international travel, often by unvaccinated Americans.
CDC dispatches team to Chicago as measles cases prompt concerns
As measles cases tick upward, the Chicago Department of Public Health, on Tuesday, confirmed three more cases of the disease at the city’s migrant shelter in Pilsen.
As measles cases tick upward, the Chicago Department of Public Health, on Tuesday, confirmed three more cases of the disease at the city’s migrant shelter in Pilsen.
Paul Alexander, who lived in iron lung for most of his life, has died at 78
Paul Alexander has lived in the chamber for 70 years, and he went on to become a lawyer and author.
Paul Alexander has lived in the chamber for 70 years, and he went on to become a lawyer and author.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Child flu vaccinations are at 19 percent in Michigan, say medical officials
Although flu season is already underway, with winter close to ending - it’s not too late for kids to get the vaccine.
Although flu season is already underway, with winter close to ending - it’s not too late for kids to get the vaccine.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Michigan reports first influenza-associated death in children as vaccine coverage dips
The child that died contracted influenza A(H1H1). It's one of 93 influenza-associated deaths in kids around the U.S.
The child that died contracted influenza A(H1H1). It's one of 93 influenza-associated deaths in kids around the U.S.
FDA approves Wegovy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
Physicians union at Ascension St. John on verge of strike: 'We need staffing'
Members of the Greater Detroit Association of Emergency Physicians say they are prepared to take their fight to the picket line if things do not get better soon.
Members of the Greater Detroit Association of Emergency Physicians say they are prepared to take their fight to the picket line if things do not get better soon.
Daylight saving time: How springing forward could affect your health
Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. “Springing Forward" can cause tiredness, but it can also impact your health.
Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. “Springing Forward" can cause tiredness, but it can also impact your health.
Melatonin warning: ER visits for children accidentally eating supplements spike
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.