The American Cancer Society now recommends clearer PSA screening schedules, with earlier annual testing for Black men and certain men with a family history, following stronger evidence that screening can reduce prostate cancer deaths.
A boy, 15, needed emergency treatment after drinking a beverage containing cod collagen, even though skin prick tests for several fish allergies were negative. Experts say fish derived proteins in drinks and supplements demand close label scrutiny.
Sunharbo reduced ischemic stroke risk by 26% in a phase 3 trial, but bleeding concerns affected some patients. Cardiologist Richard Kovacs says treatment discussions should begin soon after a qualifying stroke because trial participants received the drug within 72 hours.
Global research has intensified fears about declining sperm counts, but conflicting findings show the picture is complicated. Doctors say abnormal semen results should prompt repeated testing and a broader review of sleep, weight, medications, smoking and other health factors.
A decade of data linked frequent, unintentional and brief daytime naps with higher dementia risk among older adults, although researchers cautioned that napping may be an early indicator of brain changes rather than a direct cause.
Jillian Michaels says parental controls and family conversations are not enough, urging sustained pressure on social media companies as her documentary examines screen use, mental health concerns and excessive medical treatment among children.
An analysis involving more than 1,100 surgical patients linked melatonin and Ambien with improved sleep, less pain and reduced opioid use, but researchers say more evidence is needed before either aid can be routinely recommended.
Cannabis use among parents climbed substantially from 2012 to 2024, with millions of children living alongside frequent users as experts warn about impairment, accidental ingestion, secondhand exposure and the normalization of daily marijuana use.
A review of 19 observational studies linked ADHD to sharply elevated mortality from suicide, injuries and natural causes, while preliminary findings associated prescription medication with a 25% lower risk of death from any cause.
Cookbook author Jenn Lueke says shoppers can stretch a $50 to $75 budget by planning meals, repeating adaptable recipes, stocking versatile staples and finding multiple uses for each ingredient before it goes bad.
Kyle Kennedy built a career in education before a severe spinal cord injury caused paralysis and significant health challenges. She later advocated for disability rights, including testifying about healthcare discrimination at the Massachusetts State House.
Clinical pharmacist Jim LaValle says blood testing can reveal nutritional deficiencies before consumers begin stacking supplements, helping them target actual needs while avoiding problems linked to excessive zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D and other products.
Cychlorphine has been linked to dozens of fatal overdoses, may evade common drug screening methods and can require repeated naloxone doses, prompting urgent warnings as the powerful synthetic opioid appears in illicit drugs and counterfeit pills.
Serious roller coaster injuries are rare, but abrupt forces can cause brain, neck and vascular damage. Dr. Leana Wen explains who may face greater risks, which warning signs require urgent care and what precautions riders should take.
Weighted blankets, soothing tea, moisture, steam and easy temperature checks lead a 16 item collection designed to make cold and flu days more comfortable, whether you are resting in bed, sitting on the couch or keeping up with a routine.
Surveys and personal accounts are fueling debate over whether some therapists encourage family estrangement, even as experts warn that the evidence is limited and emphasize therapy’s potential value when clinicians understand abuse, grief and complex family relationships.
A Lancet commission warns that 17 interconnected threats, including malicious AI, nuclear conflict and obesity, could erase tens of billions of healthy years unless leaders strengthen trust, cooperation, resilient food systems and equitable public health action.