Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …
Read More »Overlooked supplement could slow aging and boost brain and heart health, expert says
Creatine is often associated with hitting the gym and building muscle, but the supplement, typically taken in powder or capsule form, has recently been linked to a variety of other uses and benefits. Singer Ciara told Business Insider last month that she takes creatine not just for muscle boosting, but …
Read More »Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses
A top health official has suggested breaking up the combination measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. In response to President Donald Trump’s recent statement warning about pregnant women’s use of Tylenol, Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill wrote the following in an Oct. 6 post on X. …
Read More »Inhalers produce carbon emissions equal to 530,000 cars on road annually, study finds
Inhalers that deliver quick relief to patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be taking a toll on the planet, producing as much climate-warming pollution as more than half a million cars each year. Researchers reported in a new JAMA study that inhalers have generated more than …
Read More »He carries the Alzheimer’s gene but never got the disease — scientists want to know why
A Washington man appeared to be destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease — but against all genetic odds, he has eluded the common dementia for decades. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently published a study focusing on Doug Whitney, 76, who lives near Seattle. He …
Read More »Experts sound alarm as weight-loss shortcut could put Americans at risk
As demand for GLP-1 medications continues to skyrocket for weight loss and diabetes, more Americans are skipping pharmacies and turning to unregulated sellers as a way to avoid high prices, insurance barriers and recurring shortages. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that so-called “gray market” GLP-1s (such as …
Read More »Weight-loss surgery pros and cons in the spotlight after singer's 'scary' experience
Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity. Carnie Wilson, of the band Wilson Phillips, recently shared her “very scary” experience on social media after having her laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap band) …
Read More »Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery
An experimental drug could help to improve movement for patients with spinal cord injuries. NVG-291, an injectable peptide, has been tested in a phase 2 trial with eligible patients — some of whom noted remarkable outcomes. Larry Williams, a trial participant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shared with Fox News Digital …
Read More »Skin DNA breakthrough could let 60-year-old women have genetically related kids
Women in their 60s and 70s could theoretically one day give birth to genetically related children, according to scientists pioneering a breakthrough technique that converts DNA from skin cells into human eggs capable of producing embryos. Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University created early-stage human embryos from DNA taken …
Read More »Prostate cancer patients see longer survival with new combination drug
A new treatment strategy tested by UCLA researchers could offer new hope for men whose prostate cancer has returned after initial treatment. This approach could also help delay the need for hormone therapy, which can have burdensome side effects. The findings, which were presented at the annual American Society for …
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