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First gallbladder surgery performed with help of AI-guided robot
The first autonomous surgery guided by artificial intelligence is performed in Chile. Photo courtesy of…
Common heart drug doubles as off-label anxiety aid, driving surge in prescriptions
Beta blockers are quickly becoming the hot new drug to combat anxiety. The medication, also known as propranolol, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1967…
Bayer’s hot flash drug posts promising results while awaiting FDA nod
Bayer's drug candidate to ease menopausal hot flashes was deemed safe and effective for long-term use in…
Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain…
Melinda French Gates announces $100M gift for women’s health research
Melinda French Gates Philanthropist & Founder Pivotal, spoke at the Forbes Power Women's Summit on…
Diabetes study reveals diagnosis gap affecting millions of people
Nearly half of adults worldwide who are living with diabetes don’t even know they have it, leaving millions vulnerable to dangerous complications. A sweeping new study,…
Trump signs memo launching crackdown on drug advertisements
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to the media after a television interview…
Why microdosing Ozempic could become as common as taking a multivitamin
They may have gained popularity for diabetes and weight loss, but GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to ever-expanding health benefits. In fact, some…
RFK Jr. unveils initiatives to promote children’s health
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a strategy to counteract chronic…
Federal government pulls report linking alcohol use to cancer risks
Federal health officials have withdrawn a report warning that even small amounts of alcohol could raise…
Cancer treatment could be less effective if patients consume popular sweetener
A common artificial sweetener could make cancer treatments less effective, a new study has found. Sucralose, a sweetener found in many diet sodas, low-calorie snacks and…
Substance use during pregnancy can harm a fetus, experts warn
Using substances, including nicotine, during pregnancy can pose health risks to the fetus, according to…
Study suggests breast milk hormones affect babies’ sleep patterns
The composition of breast milk changes throughout the day, including hormones thought to influence babies'…
Knee pain is becoming more common in younger adults for two specific reasons
Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall…
Scrolling on the toilet increases hemorrhoid risk, study says
Sitting on the toilet for extended amounts of time while scrolling a cell phone may increase risk for…
FDA’s green list cracks down on illegal imported drug ingredients
A package of Wegovy by Novo Nordisk sits on a table in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2023. The FDA is cracking…
Your daily diet soda could be aging your brain faster than you think, study finds
Your favorite diet soda could have a detrimental effect on your cognitive health, a new study suggests. In a Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology, participants…
Researchers note spike in kidney deaths related to blood pressure
Deaths from kidney disease linked to high blood pressure sharply increased by nearly half in the United…
Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn
More wild animals are getting infected with rabies, which poses a public health threat, officials warn. Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and…
Study suggests saliva protects kids’ teeth from fruit juice
A new study suggests fruit juice's adverse effects on the oral health of children could be short-lived,…