Eye drops could offer an alternative to reading glasses for seniors
Special eye drops used two to three times daily might one day replace reading glasses as a means of coping…
Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master
Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150…
Identifying headache type, trigger can help determine treatment
Experts say that identifying the type and trigger of headaches can help determine an effective treatment.…
Trendy ‘cortisol cocktail’ could melt stress and pounds away, influencers claim
A trendy drink making the rounds on social media, the "cortisol cocktail," is said to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Influencers claim the…
Experts urge Americans to know the signs of sepsis
Despite 1.7 million sepsis cases and more than 350,000 deaths each year, experts say Americans don't know…
Hospital fires healthcare worker for controversial Charlie Kirk social media post
A healthcare worker in Virginia has been fired after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. The individual is one of a growing number of employees who have…
New brain stimulation method might help relieve depression
A new type of noninvasive brain stimulation may help people with moderate to severe depression feel better…
New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms develop
Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain…
UN warns of escalation risk after large-scale Russian drone incursion into Poland
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Sudan: As children continue to suffer, school remains a distant hope
© UNICEF/Mohammed Abdulmajid Girls attend a…
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…