Current Health News
Thursday, May 19, 2022
- Estrogen May Help Fight Severe COVID-19
- Massachusetts Man Has Monkeypox, Following Clusters in Europe
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
- Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands
- Gene Tests Could Spot 1 Million Americans at Risk of High Cholesterol
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022
Friday, May 13, 2022
- 'Tragic Milestone': 1 Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19
- Underwear Guards Against STDs During Oral Sex
- Mixing BP Meds With NSAID May Be 'Triple Whammy' for Kidneys
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
- The 3 Midlife Factors That Raise Your Odds for Alzheimer's
- Smell, Taste Loss Less Likely With Newer COVID Variants
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Monday, May 9, 2022
- Severe COVID May Age Survivors' Brains 20 Years: Study
- Are Antibiotics the Cause, Not Solution, of Recurrent UTIs?
Friday, May 6, 2022
- FDA Limits J&J COVID Vaccine Due to Blood Clots
- Virus Found in Pig Heart Transplanted Into Man Who Later Died
- FDA Clears Diagnostic Test for Early Alzheimer's
Thursday, May 5, 2022
- New COVID Subvariant Taking Hold in United States
- Understanding How COVID Can Trigger Loss of Smell
- Worst Tuberculosis Outbreak in 20 Years Reported in Washington State
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
- Alzheimer's Research Casts Doubt on Safety of Popular Brain Supplements
- Obesity Could Raise a Child's Odds for Type 1 Diabetes
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
- Could Asthma Treatment Raise Your Odds for Obesity?
- Scientists Calculate Perfect Amount of Sleep for Folks Over 40
Monday, May 2, 2022
- Alabama Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Kids Show Link to Viruses: CDC
- Another Health Threat: Drug-Resistant Mold Infections
Friday, April 29, 2022
- First Case of New Bird Flu in Human in U.S.
- New Omicron Subvariant Causing COVID-19 Spike in South Africa
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Monday, April 25, 2022
Friday, April 22, 2022
- DNA Errors in Brains of Alzheimer's Patients
- Childhood Vaccination Rates Slipped During Pandemic
- 30% of COVID Patients in Study Developed 'Long COVID'
Thursday, April 21, 2022
- FDA Warns 12 Companies About Skin Lightening Products
- Is Intermittent Fasting Better Than Typical Weight-Loss Diets?
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Monday, April 18, 2022
- Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Rising Among Children in U.S., U.K.
- Mental Health Issues Linked to Higher Risk of Breakthrough COVID Infections
Friday, April 15, 2022
Thursday, April 14, 2022
- Meningitis Vaccine May Guard Against Gonorrhea
- Two New Omicron Subvariants Fueling COVID Infections in New York State
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
- Just One Dose of HPV Vaccine Enough for Cancer Protection
- Half of World's People Suffer From Headaches
- New Insight Into How Psychedelics Work
Monday, April 11, 2022
- STDs More Common Than Thought in High School Kids
- Can AI Predict Cardiac Arrest Better Than a Doctor?
- H5N1 Vaccine Readied for Possible Avian Flu Pandemic
Friday, April 8, 2022
- Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Up Odds for Eye Conditions
- Two-Thirds of U.S. Water Systems Contain Uranium
- The 'Dirty Dozen' List of Produce Riddled With Pesticides
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
- Half of Americans Die With Dementia Diagnosis
- 2nd COVID Booster Shields Against Omicron, But Wanes Quickly
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
- Are You Breathing Dirty Air?
- Is Lack of Sleep Widening Your Waistline?
- US House Votes to Ease Federal Cannabis Rules
Monday, April 4, 2022
- When Diabetes Strikes, Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight
- Here's How to Get Your Free COVID Meds
- More Evidence COVID 'Brain Fog' Is Biologically Based
Friday, April 1, 2022
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
- Half of Women Get False-Positive Mammograms Over Time
- Combo of COVID & Flu Even More Lethal
- New Type of UV Light Kills Airborne Germs
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
- Common Diabetes Drug May Cause Birth Defects
- Saving the 'Butterfly Children:' Gene Therapy Helps Deadly Skin Condition
Monday, March 28, 2022
- 2nd COVID Boosters for Those 50 and Older
- Different Variants May Cause Different Long COVID Symptoms
Friday, March 25, 2022
Thursday, March 24, 2022
- Blood Sugar, Cholesterol Issues in 30s Could Raise Alzheimer's Risk
- Statins Tied to Lower Risk of Parkinson's
- BA.2 Variant Is Behind More Than 1 in 3 COVID Cases in US
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
- Brain Implant Helps 'Locked-In' Paralyzed Man Communicate
- New Male Birth Control Pill Works in Study
- Alcohol-Related Deaths Spiked During First Year of Pandemic: Study
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
- Popular Moisturizer Recalled Due to Bacteria Risk
- Experts Outline Health Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
- Health Officials Urge Preparation, Not Panic, for Next COVID Wave
Monday, March 21, 2022
- Most Medical Debt Will Be Dropped From Credit Reports
- Excess Weight in Midlife Means Sicker Old Age
- Mild COVID-19 Infection Linked to Later Type 2 Diabetes
Friday, March 18, 2022
- Deadly New Tick-Borne Virus Spreading Across U.S.
- Too Much Napping Could Raise Odds for Alzheimer's
- Sleep Experts Recommend Permanent Standard Time Over Permanent DST
Thursday, March 17, 2022
- Triglycerides a Stroke Danger, Even With Statin Treatment
- Brain Problems After COVID Vaccine vs. COVID Infection
- Surveillance Program Highly Predictive for Early Autism
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
- U.K. COVID Surge Watched Closely by U.S. Health Officials
- Mammograms Can Also Highlight Heart Risks
- What Are 'Antibiotic Diets'?
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Monday, March 14, 2022
- Will Diabetes Patients Get Relief From High Insulin Prices?
- Does Depression Make Dry Eye Worse?
- COVID Cases Surge in the U.K. and China
Friday, March 11, 2022
- Airplane, Transit Mask Mandate Extended to April 18
- Drug Could Be Non-Antibiotic Alternative to Treat UTIs
- 'Bigorexia': Why Teenage Boys Are Obsessed With Bulking Up
Thursday, March 10, 2022
- Ready to 'Spring Forward'? 9 Tips to Ease Into the Time Change
- Can a Stool Test Spot Pancreatic Cancer?
- COVID-19 Predicted to Boost Global Dementia Rates
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
- In Reversal, WHO Now Supports COVID Boosters
- Special Mouthguard Alternative to CPAP for Sleep Apnea
- If You've Never Had COVID, What's Next?
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
- How COVID-19 Can Change the Brain
- New Cellular 'Fountain of Youth'
- Dietary Fiber Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
Monday, March 7, 2022
- The Three Biggest Risk Factors for Dementia
- Does Your Height Affect Your Odds for Colon Cancer?
- Catch-Up Sleep May Help Fatty Liver
Friday, March 4, 2022
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
- Early Menopause May Raise Odds for Dementia
- How Much Does Cuff Size Matter for Blood Pressure Readings?
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Monday, February 28, 2022
Friday, February 25, 2022
- CDC Expected to Loosen Mask Guidance Today
- Bird Flu Sweeping Through Eastern U.S.
- Hidden Salt in Effervescent Tablets Linked To Heart Risks, Death
Thursday, February 24, 2022
- Why Is Cancer-Linked Benzene Still in So Many Products?
- New Guidance on COVID Restrictions Coming: CDC
- Is it IBD or Something Else? Key Characteristics Offer Clues
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
- Allergic Reaction to Your First COVID Shot? Risk of Another Is Low
- Millions of Americans Taking Risky Drug Combo
- Sociopath vs. Psychopath: What's the Difference?
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
- Should You Use Antibiotic Creams on Your Skin?
- Which Vitamins, Supplements Guard Against COVID?
- Subvariant May Be More Dangerous Than Omicron
Friday, February 18, 2022
- Mental Health Issues After COVID Recovery
- Popular Deodorants Recalled Due to Benzene
- Vaccination Reduces Chance of Getting Long COVID
Thursday, February 17, 2022
- Universal Organ Donation: Blood Type Doesn't Matter
- COVID Without Symptoms May Be Very Rare
- Babies Better Protected From COVID if Mother Vaccinated During Pregnancy
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
- COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Guards Against Infection in Newborns
- Woman Cured of HIV After Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant
- Long COVID Symptoms Linked to Effects on Vagus Nerve
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
- Sex for Seniors Key to Overall Health
- Is the Next Great COVID Vaccine an Inhaled One?
- Is Mild Cognitive Impairment Reversible?
Monday, February 14, 2022
- Regular Acetaminophen Use Tied to Higher Heart Risks
- FDA Postpones Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 5
- Restless Legs Syndrome Surged During COVID Pandemic
Friday, February 11, 2022
- CDC Proposed Changes to Opioid Painkiller Guidelines
- Cutting Calories Could Extend Your Life
- Omicron Death Rate Higher Than During Delta Surge
Thursday, February 10, 2022
- Epstein-Barr Virus, Mono, and MS: Is a Vaccine Near?
- COVID Infection May Bring Long-Term Heart Risks
- Is Dairy a Risk Factor for Parkinson's Disease?
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Monday, February 7, 2022
- Deadly Type of Stroke Increasing in Young and Middle-Aged
- CDC Turns to Wastewater to Track COVID
- Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Packaged Salads
Friday, February 4, 2022
Thursday, February 3, 2022
- Could a Pap Test Help Detect Breast, Ovarian Cancers, Too?
- Questions About COVID Home Tests? A Pharmacy Expert Has Answers
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
- Melatonin Use for Sleep Rises, Despite Risks
- Pfizer Seeks Approval for COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 5
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Monday, January 31, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022
- What's Best for Arthritic Knees, Rehab or Steroid Shots?
- Beyond Antibodies: Vaccines Teach T-Cells to Fight COVID Long Term
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Monday, January 24, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022
- Doctors Transplant Gene-Modified Pig Kidneys Into Brain-Dead Patient
- L.A. County Scenario Suggests COVID 'Herd Immunity' Is Unlikely
Thursday, January 20, 2022
- Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk
- Vaccination Plus Prior Infection Best Defense Against COVID
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Friday, January 14, 2022
- What 1918 Spanish Flu Death Toll Tells Us About COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
- The Black Death: What Bubonic Plague Reveals About COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
- Boosting Your Immunity From COVID-19? These Foods, Vitamins, Routines Work Best
- More Evidence Links Mono to Multiple Sclerosis
- 1 in 10 Still Infectious With COVID After 10 Days
Thursday, January 13, 2022
- What 1918 Spanish Flu Death Toll Tells Us About COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
- The Black Death: What Bubonic Plague Reveals About COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
- Boosting Your Immunity From COVID-19? These Foods, Vitamins, Routines Work Best
- COVID Hospitalizations Rising in Kids Too Young for Vaccine
- Even a Little Exercise May Help Slow Parkinson's
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Monday, January 10, 2022
Friday, January 7, 2022
Thursday, January 6, 2022
- COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Won't Raise Odds for Preemie Birth
- Insulin Isn't the Only Blood Sugar Regulator
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
- E. Coli Outbreak in 6 States Tied to Packaged Salads
- Hospitals Hit With Record Numbers of Young COVID Patients
Monday, January 3, 2022
Thursday, December 30, 2021
- Less Severe Omicron Might Help Shield Against Deadly Delta
- Weight Loss Your Resolution? Experts Look at Popular Diets
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Monday, December 27, 2021
- Could a High-Fiber Diet Help Boost Cancer Survival?
- What's the Safest Airplane Seat to Cut COVID Risk?
Thursday, December 23, 2021
- FDA OKs Pfizer Pill as First At-Home COVID Treatment
- Multi-State Listeria Outbreak Linked to Fresh Express Salads
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Monday, December 20, 2021
Friday, December 17, 2021
Thursday, December 16, 2021
- You May Already Have Billions of Cancer-Causing Cells
- Early CDC COVID Tests Were Contaminated, Flawed
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
Friday, December 10, 2021
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
- Pandemic Sent Blood Pressure Numbers Skyward
- More Than 234,000 Pounds of Meat Products Recalled Due to Listeria
Monday, December 6, 2021
Friday, December 3, 2021
- Is the Mumps Vaccine Becoming Less Effective?
- Study Finds Delta Somewhat Resistant to Vaccines — What About Omicron?
Thursday, December 2, 2021
- First US Omicron Case Hits in California
- 'Mild Cognitive Impairment' in Older Age Often Disappears, Study Finds
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
- FDA Approves Imaging Drug That Helps Spot Ovarian Cancers
- What's the Best Defense Against Omicron Variant?
Monday, November 29, 2021
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
- Is Turkey Healthy for You? Read This Before You Gobble
- Social Media Tied to Higher Risk of Depression
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
- What Are the Links Between COVID-19, Brain Harm, and Dementia Risk?
- U.S. COVID Cases, Hospitalizations on the Rise Just Before Thanksgiving
Monday, November 22, 2021
- Are You at Risk for Stress Urinary Incontinence?
- Delta Variant Ups Risk of Stillbirth, Death During Pregnancy, Reports Show
Friday, November 19, 2021
- Could a Plant-Based Diet Help Ease Chronic Migraines?
- Low-Dose Aspirin Won't Affect Dementia Risk in People With Diabetes
Thursday, November 18, 2021
- Case of Monkeypox in a Traveler From Nigeria
- Could These Drinks Lower Your Odds for Dementia and Stroke?
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
- Is 10,000 Steps Really a Magic Number for Health?
- Pfizer COVID Antiviral Pill Goes to FDA for Approval
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Monday, November 15, 2021
Friday, November 12, 2021
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
- Outdated Infection Control Practices Under Scrutiny
- These Two New Symptoms Could Point to Pancreatic Cancer
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Monday, November 8, 2021
- What Parents Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine For 5- to 11-Year-Olds
- Time to Replace Your Smoke Alarm Batteries
Friday, November 5, 2021
- Jan. 4 Deadline for Companies to Mandate COVID Vaccines
- Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All Adults Under 60
Thursday, November 4, 2021
- COVID Shots Less Effective for People With Weak Immune Systems
- Shortages of Drugs, Devices Due to Supply Chain Issues
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Monday, November 1, 2021
Friday, October 29, 2021
Thursday, October 28, 2021
- Would You Like Phthalates With That? What's in Your Fast Food?
- Antidepressant Fluvoxamine Might Reduce COVID Hospitalizations
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
- Targeted High-Dose Radiation Helps Fight Advanced Lung Cancer
- Is Pandemic Uncertainty Keeping You in Limbo?
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
- White House to Boost Supply of Rapid At-Home COVID Tests
- 20 Salmonella Cases in 8 States Tied to Trader Joe's Salami Snacks
Monday, October 25, 2021
- Lower Dose of Pfizer COVID Vaccine Protects Younger Children, Company Says
- Do You Know the No. 1 Cause of Halloween Injuries?
Friday, October 22, 2021
- Deadly Liver Disease on the Rise - Are You at Risk?
- Delta Variant Subtype on the Rise in Parts of Europe
Thursday, October 21, 2021
- Salmonella Outbreak in 37 States Linked to Onions
- Vaccines Cut COVID Delta Variant Death Risk by 90%
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
- COVID-19 Medical Bills May Average $3,800 Out of Pocket in 2021
- 'Broken Heart' Syndrome on the Rise, Mostly in Women
- Why We Lose Weight and Why We Don't
Monday, October 18, 2021
- RSV Is a Common, Dangerous Infection: What Parents Need to Know
- Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits New York
Friday, October 15, 2021
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
- Advice Shifts on Daily Aspirin for Heart Attack Prevention
- FDA Weighs Moderna, J&J Booster Shot Approval
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Monday, October 11, 2021
- Symptomatic COVID Could Bring on Emergency Delivery in Pregnant Women
- Should You Check Your Blood Pressure at Home?
- HEPA Filters, UV Light May Remove COVID From the Air
Friday, October 8, 2021
- Pfizer Seeks Emergency Approval for COVID Vaccine in Kids
- CDC Urges Flu Shots
- Can Brushing, Flossing Keep Severe COVID at Bay?
Thursday, October 7, 2021
- Too Little Iron in Your Diet May Lead to Heart Disease
- New Yezo Virus Disease in Ticks
- Pfizer Vaccine Starts to Wane After Two Months
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
- Pfizer Vaccine 90% Effective for at Least 6 Months
- High Blood Pressure: Are Two Meds Better Than One?