Melatonin warning: ER visits for children accidentally eating supplements spike
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
FDA clears use of first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Cancer-causing chemical linked to popular acne products, lab says
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Gas stoves will likely not be banned in the US anytime soon
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
Man dies after consuming too much vitamin D as experts warn of risks: 'Cascade of problems'
Here's what to know about staying safe when taking supplements
Here's what to know about staying safe when taking supplements
Ty Pennington's near-death illness made him want to 'live to the fullest'
Ty Pennington gave fans a health update following his near-death experience involving an abscess on his throat.
Ty Pennington gave fans a health update following his near-death experience involving an abscess on his throat.
Less sleep, higher risk for heart disease in women: study
A new study on heart disease in women has found that the less hours of sleep you get, the higher the risk of heart disease as you age. Rebecca Thomas has more in this HealthBeat.
A new study on heart disease in women has found that the less hours of sleep you get, the higher the risk of heart disease as you age. Rebecca Thomas has more in this HealthBeat.
Cosmetic limb surgery trend thrives in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has emerged as a leading destination for cosmetic limb surgery, with the Limbplastx Institute in nearby Henderson at the forefront.
Las Vegas has emerged as a leading destination for cosmetic limb surgery, with the Limbplastx Institute in nearby Henderson at the forefront.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Free COVID-19 tests through USPS will be suspended March 8
Here’s how to get the COVID-19 tests before they are no longer available.
Here’s how to get the COVID-19 tests before they are no longer available.
Nearly 500 deaths per day from excessive drinking during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC report
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
For women over 60, here is the number of daily steps needed to protect heart health
The '10,000-step rule’ may not be the benchmark for all age groups, say researchers.
The '10,000-step rule’ may not be the benchmark for all age groups, say researchers.
Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’
The 5-day diet reduced ‘biological age’ by 2.5 years, researchers found.
The 5-day diet reduced ‘biological age’ by 2.5 years, researchers found.
What is Zyn? These nicotine pouches prompt debate
The dispute surrounding Zyn reflects an increasingly complex marketplace in which companies like Philip Morris promote alternative products that may be less harmful than cigarettes and chewing tobacco.
The dispute surrounding Zyn reflects an increasingly complex marketplace in which companies like Philip Morris promote alternative products that may be less harmful than cigarettes and chewing tobacco.
5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of cancer, heart disease, early death, study says
Ultra-processed foods were linked to a higher risk of developing 32 different health issues in the new study – adding to a growing body of research on the subject.
Ultra-processed foods were linked to a higher risk of developing 32 different health issues in the new study – adding to a growing body of research on the subject.
COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.