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Texas Woman Dies After Using Tap Water in Sinus Rinse

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — A Texas woman has died after using tap water in a sinus rinse, leading to a rare but often fatal brain infection, health officials...

Salmonella Outbreak Triggers Egg Recall in 9 States

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — A salmonella outbreak tied to a major egg recall has sickened nearly 80 people and sent at least 21 to the hospital, health...

Celebrity Diagnoses Underscore Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Women

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — More young women in the United States are being diagnosed with breast cancer and several celebrities have helped raise awareness...

Ex-White House Doctor Says Biden Should Have Had a Cognitive Test

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — A former White House physician says former President Joe Biden should have had a cognitive test during his 2024 physical, given...

Combo Drug Treatment More Effective For Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetics

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — Prompt treatment with a drug combo can effectively manage chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, a new clinical...

AI Can Boost Radiologists' Efficiency Without Sacrificing Accuracy

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) can boost radiologists’ ability to quickly and accurately assess people’s X-rays, a new study...

Don't Sweat The Weight — Healthy Eating Helps Your Heart Regardless

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — Don’t get frustrated if switching to a healthy diet doesn’t result in any weight loss – your heart is thanking...

Fewer People Seeking Treatment For Cannabis Use Disorder

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — Fewer people are receiving treatment for cannabis use disorder these days, even as weed becomes more potent and widely used...

This Easier-To-Follow Diet Might Help IBS Patients, Study Says

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — The Mediterranean diet might be a reasonable alternative for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who find it tough to stick...

CPAP Or Zepbound? Patients, Doctors Debate Sleep Apnea Treatment

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — A clash is brewing between doctors and patients when it comes to treatment for sleep apnea in those with obesity, a new study...

A Gene May Influence How Much Cats Purr and Meow

SUNDAY, June 8, 2025 — Why does your cat purr when you pet it — or meow when dinner’s late? A new study from the Wildlife Research Center at...

An Expert's Guide to Keeping Middle-Age Spread at Bay

SATURDAY, June 7, 2025 — You're not just getting older, you're probably getting bigger. Between their 20s and 40s, most Americans can expect to put on...

FDA Authorizes First AI Platform for Breast Cancer Prediction

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted de novo authorization to CLAIRITY BREAST, a first-in-class, image-based platform that...

4 States Ask FDA to Lift Rules on Abortion Pill Mifepristone

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Attorneys general from four states are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on mifepristone, a...

Long-Lasting HIV Prevention Shot Headed Toward Approval

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — A new injection to prevent HIV is expected to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) later this month. If...

ESPN's Jay Harris Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Longtime ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor Jay Harris has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is scheduled to have...

There's A Better Clot-Preventing Option Than Aspirin, Researchers Say

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — There’s a better option than daily aspirin to protect heart patients with a stent against dangerous blood clots, a new study...

Diabetes Drug, Dapagliflozin, Effective For Fatty Liver Disease

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — A repurposed diabetes drug can be an effective tool against fatty liver disease, a new clinical trial has found. Dapagliflozin...

Immunotherapy Effective Against Stomach Cancer

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Immunotherapy combined with chemo can give people a fighting chance against stomach and esophageal cancers, a new clinical trial...

Interrupted Sleep Plagues New Mothers

FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — It’s not news that new mothers lose a lot of sleep in the weeks after giving birth. But a new study underscores just how...

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