New blood test could screen for Alzheimer's before onset of symptoms

A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows. 

What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'

Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.

WHO director calls for world pandemic treaty to prepare for Disease X

Disease X is a hypothetical "placeholder" virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.

What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists

By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.

Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows

In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.

Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević dies after suffering heart attack

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack during a team dinner in Utah, the team confirmed.

Comedian Pauly Shore channels fitness guru Richard Simmons in upcoming short film

Comedian and actor Pauly Shore has fulfilled his desire to portray the legendary fitness personality Richard Simmons in the upcoming short film, "The Court Jester."

Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule

U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.

'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas

A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.

Person rescued from Colorado River near Longhorn Dam

ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".

Texas arctic blast: How to determine frost bite, hypothermia

As Central Texas deals with sub-freezing temperatures through Wednesday, Jan. 17, people who are exposed to the elements are at risk for frost bite and hypothermia.

Sleep disruptions due to night sweats: When should you see a doctor?

Excessive sweating during sleep, or night sweats, occurs when there is a dysregulation of the body's natural reaction to excess heat.

Shoveling snow: Safety tips to prevent injuries, heart attack

In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.