Tim Donahue lost about nine pounds while eating exclusively from Sweetgreen for 25 days, but the expensive challenge disrupted his social life, demanded careful planning and ended with a slice of pizza that made him feel sick.
Trump’s surgeon general nominee defended MMR vaccination, rejected an autism link and supported universal hepatitis B dosing at birth, while stopping short of calling for the administration to reverse its changed newborn vaccination policy.
Joanna Wietrzyk’s controversial HYROX Beijing victory sparked health concerns after she continued racing despite fecal incontinence. HYROX has apologized for failing to intervene and says new rules and procedures are now in place.
Stephen Lashbrook says a strict beef only lion diet ended decades of depression, pain and severe psoriasis, but he has not undergone follow up testing, and a physician warns that carnivore diets carry potentially serious risks.
A small randomized study found that a standardized daily vinegar beverage increased bowel movement frequency among adults with mild constipation, but experts say the results remain preliminary and do not support using concentrated vinegar shots as treatment.
Jessie James Decker says fitness and motherhood have changed how she views her body, prompting her to schedule surgery to reduce her breast implants while leaving open the possibility of removing them completely later.
Families in Ladera Ranch are demanding answers after at least six children developed Ewing sarcoma, while state officials and university researchers examine cancer data, soil, water, pesticides and heavy metals without identifying a cause.
A global review involving more than 22,000 patients found cefepime was associated with higher all cause mortality than other beta-lactam antibiotics, raising questions about safety, neurotoxicity and the challenge of selecting an appropriate dose.
A poorly understood kidney disease previously reported among agricultural workers abroad appears to be affecting Texas laborers, with extreme heat, repeated dehydration and environmental exposures under scrutiny as doctors call for earlier screening.
Kayla Saager-Beckley, a former Binghamton soccer standout who was pregnant with her first child, died unexpectedly at 30. Tulsa’s football team plans to honor the wife of assistant coach John Beckley with a helmet sticker.
A Tulane University study associated nighttime light above 3 lux with increased cardiovascular risks, while sleep experts warned that bedroom illumination can suppress melatonin and disrupt essential restorative processes. Simple lighting changes may help protect sleep quality.
An injectable made from sterilized donor fat promises fast volume with little downtime, but Dr. Tommaso Addona says limited human evidence and possible imaging complications make breast use too uncertain until studies track outcomes for years.
After nine illnesses and one death, New York City ordered 10 South Bronx cooling towers cleaned immediately, including units at Yankee Stadium and Lincoln Hospital, while tests continue to determine whether live Legionella bacteria were present.
AI is advancing personalized melanoma treatment, fertility care, drug research and disease prediction, but several promising systems remain investigational. Patients should examine clinical evidence, professional oversight, regulatory status and data practices before relying on these technologies.
After losing Connie Dahl to stage 4 ovarian cancer, Becky Drexler faced her own diagnosis, multiple recurrences and years of treatment, while urging women not to dismiss persistent, vague symptoms and to advocate for medical evaluation.
A resurfaced 2019 hearing video shows Senate candidate James Talarico calling denial of a child’s gender identity potentially abusive, reviving scrutiny of his record as his campaign insists he supports parental authority.
Joanna Wietrzyk reportedly won HYROX Beijing 2026 despite suffering diarrhea during the race, prompting HYROX to examine how its biocontaminant and medical procedures were applied during the unusually messy victory.