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Low-calorie diets might increase risk of depression
People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting,…
Paradromics implants brain-computer interface into first human patient
Paradromics, a competitor of Neuralink, announced Monday it safely implanted a brain-computer interface…
Boy, 6, suffers life-threatening stroke that causes paralysis: ‘Rare complication’
Christmas Eve is usually an evening of fun and festivity — but for one Illinois family in 2023, it came with a life-threatening medical emergency. After enjoying a few holiday…
Midlife coffee drinkers enjoy healthier old age, study finds
1 of 2 | Women who reported consuming caffeinated coffee in mid-life scored better on…
CDC warns travelers of higher measles risk
A total of 14 outbreaks have been reported this year, with 16 through the entire 2024. An outbreak is…
This daily beauty routine could be ruining your hair, experts warn
For those with a hair care routine, a brush is an essential tool for daily upkeep — but brushing hair while it’s wet could cause more harm than good. The common habit could…
FDA OKs new COVID-19 vaccine for 65 and older, others with conditions
A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the Meuhedet Clinic in Jerusalem on January 3, 2022. The FDA…
Most common causes of cavities in the teeth — and how to prevent them
Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged…
CDC says healthy children may get COVID vaccine, contradicting RFK Jr.
Trixie, an 8-year-old resident of the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is held as she receives a COVID-19…
FDA: COVID-19 vaccine choice in pregnancy is personal
U.S. health officials say COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy should be a personal choice. Photo by Alex…
Marijuana use linked to early signs of heart damage
Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco looked at the blood vessels of 55 people…
Long hours in bed tied to impaired thinking in post-stroke patients
People who spent longer time in bed after suffering mild strokes or transient ischemic attacks were more…
Scientists may have discovered why the pounds come back after losing weight
Many factors lead to the frustrating cycle of weight gain and weight loss — but the driving force may be fat cells keeping a memory of obesity. That’s according to a…
Feds increase oversight of Medicaid benefits for ‘non-citizens’
Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Mehmet Oz on Tuesday cautioned states to ensure they comply…
French National Assembly okays ‘right to die’ law
French President Emmanuel Macron said France's proposed euthanasia law could become a ballot initiative if…
CDC removes COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women
The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, according to new guidance from health officials. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
New blood test screens for thousands of rare inherited diseases at once
A new "proteomic" blood test can accurately screen a newborn's DNA for thousands of rare, inherited…
Strength of immune-system response may drive healthy aging
1 of 3 | Aging may be inevitable, but boosting immune health may impact how we age, according…
Texas lawmakers approve full THC ban
Hemp derived THC products may become illegal in Texas, if a ban passed by the State House of…
Young police officer dies by suicide after ‘debilitating’ laser eye surgery complications
A young Pennsylvania man recently took his own life, months after he underwent corrective laser eye surgery. His parents blame their son's suicide on the "debilitating"…