Lions legend Barry Sanders releases statement after recent health scare
Barry Sanders released a statement describing a heart-related incident he suffered on Father's Day weekend, but added that he is on the road to recovery.
Barry Sanders released a statement describing a heart-related incident he suffered on Father's Day weekend, but added that he is on the road to recovery.
Fake Wegovy and Ozempic warnings: What to know
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say
Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.
Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: City offers mental health resources
The city of Round Rock is offering extended office hours for its Crisis Response Unit as well as additional mental health resources following Saturday night's shooting at the Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park.
The city of Round Rock is offering extended office hours for its Crisis Response Unit as well as additional mental health resources following Saturday night's shooting at the Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park.
Beware of bacteria, amoebas in water before you jump in this summer
Increased traffic at ponds, lakes and rivers requires extra attention be paid to harmful bacterias. Here’s what to know about the most common concerns.
Increased traffic at ponds, lakes and rivers requires extra attention be paid to harmful bacterias. Here’s what to know about the most common concerns.
American Heart Association makes startling heart disease prediction: ‘Near-perfect storm’
Heart disease has been the world’s No. 1 killer for over a century, and experts predict that it will become even more prevalent in the coming decades.
Heart disease has been the world’s No. 1 killer for over a century, and experts predict that it will become even more prevalent in the coming decades.
FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
Missouri girl, 8, dies after SkyWest Airlines mid-flight medical emergency
An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say.
An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say.
Kate Middleton gives update on cancer treatment: ‘I am making good progress’
The Princess detailed that while she is making good progress, she has had "good days and bad days."
The Princess detailed that while she is making good progress, she has had "good days and bad days."
Coroner provides update on 8-year-old girl who died on Chicago-bound flight
The preliminary autopsy that was conducted on an 8-year-old girl who died after suffering a medical emergency on a Chicago-bound flight was deemed inconclusive.
The preliminary autopsy that was conducted on an 8-year-old girl who died after suffering a medical emergency on a Chicago-bound flight was deemed inconclusive.
Oprah recovering from stomach virus, dehydration after cancelling TV appearance
Oprah Winfrey is recovering from a stomach virus and dehydration after canceling a television appearance to promote her next book club selection.
Oprah Winfrey is recovering from a stomach virus and dehydration after canceling a television appearance to promote her next book club selection.
How do I qualify for City of Austin's Medically Vulnerable Registry?
City of Austin utility customers with critical medical conditions may qualify for the Medically Vulnerable Registry.
City of Austin utility customers with critical medical conditions may qualify for the Medically Vulnerable Registry.
Just 18% of Americans who need lung cancer screenings get one
A new study found lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. remain low, with just about one in five adults getting their recommended test.
A new study found lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. remain low, with just about one in five adults getting their recommended test.
Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers
A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly, donanemab, won unanimous backing from FDA advisers on Monday for its ability to slow mild dementia despite risks such as brain swelling and bleeding, setting the stage for its expected approval later this year.
A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly, donanemab, won unanimous backing from FDA advisers on Monday for its ability to slow mild dementia despite risks such as brain swelling and bleeding, setting the stage for its expected approval later this year.
Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.
Majority of employment growth since COVID-19 goes to immigrants, report finds
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
Xylitol sugar alternative linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke: study
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.