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HHS Plans to Reform Organ Procurement Protocols

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a major initiative to reform the organ transplant system. This action...

Recalled: More Than 67,000 Cases of Deodorant Sold at Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Amazon

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 — More than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant have been recalled due to an undisclosed manufacturing issue. The recalled...

Dogs Can Sniff Out Parkinson's Disease, Study Shows

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 — Dogs’ noses are sensitive enough to track down fleeing convicts, locate human remains in hidden burial sites and detect...

For Some, Gluten Intolerance Is Psychological, Study Says

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 — Gluten intolerance might be all in the minds of some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), results from a small-scale...

Early Smartphone Access Harms Developing Minds, Study Warns

TUESDAY, June 22, 2025 — Care about your kid’s well being? Then best not give them a smartphone until they’re a full-fledged teenager, a...

Few Schools Screen Students For Depression, Anxiety

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 — Fewer than one-third of American public schools are screening students for psychological problems, years after the U.S. Surgeon...

Americans Braced For Loss Of Gender-Affirming Care

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 — Just about all transgender Americans believe they’ll lose their access to gender-affirming health care during President...

Four-Day Work Week Benefits Workers, Employers, Study Says

TUESDAY, July 22, 2205 — A four-day work week can lead to happier and more productive, dedicated employees, a new global study found. Workers at...

FDA Approves Prefilled Syringe Presentation for Shingles Vaccine

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a prefilled syringe presentation of Shingrix (zoster vaccine recombinant...

FDA Elevates Dubai Chocolate Spread Recall to Class 1 Over Salmonella Risk

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated the recall of a popular Dubai chocolate spread sold nationwide to its...

GI Cancers On The Rise Among Younger Adults

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — GI cancers among people 50 and younger are rising at an alarming rate, increasing in the U.S. faster than any other type of early...

Eggs Guilt-Free For 'Bad' Cholesterol, Experiment Shows

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — A new egg study has produced sunny-side-up results for the oft-maligned breakfast staple. Eggs are commonly thought to increase...

Increasing Walk Cadence Counters Frailty Among Seniors, Study Says

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — Putting a little more pep in the step could help elderly folks improve their health and remain independent, a new study...

Slower Arm Movement Increases Fall Risk Among Seniors

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — Seniors might be more prone to bone-breaking falls because they are unable to react quickly enough to regain their balance, a new...

Seven Seconds Can Protect Pedestrians At Intersections

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — A seven-second head start for pedestrians can save lives and prevent injuries at busy intersections, a new study...

Male Virility Affected By Minimal Rises In Blood Sugar, Study Says

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — Even small increases in blood sugar might put a dent in a man’s virility, a new study says. Minimally elevated blood...

Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t Feed Wild Animals

SUNDAY, July 20, 2025 — Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm. Researchers at the...

Summer Drinking Poses Unique And Sobering Risks

SATURDAY, July 19, 2025 — Lift a toast to summer fun but don’t let risky drinking ruin the party. Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer...

8 Babies Born Using New IVF Technique to Prevent Rare Genetic Diseases

FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 — A new IVF technique helped eight babies in the U.K. avoid serious inherited diseases, and scientists are calling it a...

Trump Diagnosed With Common Vein Condition in the Legs

FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 — President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a vein condition that affects many older adults, the White House said. Trump, 79...

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