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A man who consumed raw oysters at a restaurant in Texas died days later from a bacterial infection, health officials said. According to Galveston County Local Health Authority Dr. Philip Keiser, the latest victim of the shellfish bacteria infection was a man in his 30s from Galveston with underlying health …

Pharmacies could pull common over-the-counter cold medications, including Dayquil, Sudafed and Theraflu, from store shelves after Food and Drug Administration experts determined one of the drugs’ main ingredient doesn’t work.   That could leave consumers scrambling to find alternative treatments for relief from nasal congestion and drugmakers hurrying to devise …

“We recommend that you get an abortion.” That was the advice Tasha Kann received from doctors in Michigan shortly after she learned that she had brain cancer in 2022. The young mother, who was 20 weeks pregnant with her second child, had just been diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma grade III, …

Despite a recent rise in COVID cases and new variants, most Americans aren’t concerned about getting COVID. In fact, the nation voices less concern than it ever has since the start of the pandemic. There is less concern specifically about new variants today than there was about the Omicron variant …

While there currently is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease — the most common type of dementia — there are healthy steps a person can take to reduce their risk or possibly prevent it. Jessica Caldwell, PhD, a Las Vegas-based neuropsychologist with Cleveland Clinic, shared her top tips for keeping Alzheimer’s …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that it has approved and authorized updated versions of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use. The updated vaccines, which are manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna, are “formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants,” particularly the Omicron variant XBB.1.5. The vaccines …

Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 — and 22 years later, that number continues to rise due to related cancer deaths. As of 2022, approximately 4,343 survivors and first responders died from toxic exposure, far exceeding the number that lost their lives on the …

Lying down while getting your blood pressure taken could result in a more accurate reading, according to new findings presented at the American Heart Association (AHA)’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023 on Saturday in Boston.  Researchers found that among people with high blood pressure, the readings more accurately predicted future stroke, …

One out of every three American adults — or about 36% of the country’s population — is living with obesity, which puts people at an increased risk for other diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over the past 20 years, heart deaths linked to obesity …

While speaking at a Thursday news conference for Gov. Ron DeSantis in Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, that state’s surgeon general, advised people to steer clear of the updated booster vaccine for COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet approved the new vaccine — which is …

A mom of a child with autism is assuring other parents that their autistic children “do not need to be fixed” — rather, they need to be better understood. Kelley Coleman, author of the upcoming book, “Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child,” is encouraging other parents …

If food is medicine, many Americans are in dire need of a new prescription, according to experts. Adults who stick to a healthy diet are much less likely to experience obesity, heart disease, diabetes and even some types of cancer, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — …

Obesity has been a known risk factor for a wide range of diseases for a very long time. Now, a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has highlighted its link to heart-related deaths. Across a 20-year span, the number of obesity-related heart disease deaths tripled …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the American public this week about “increases” in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity across “some parts of the Southeastern United States.”  In an advisory issued through its Health Alert Network, the CDC said data shows nationwide the weekly percentage of …

NEW ORLEANS, La. – America’s nurses are stressed out to the point where they are leaving the industry. By 2027, nearly a fifth of registered nurses will hang up their scrubs for good, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Tracey Moffatt, the Chief Nursing Officer at …

Up to 20% of females and 10% of males on college campuses suffer from disordered eating, experts say. (iStock) NUTRITION 101 – As eating disorders increase among college students, parents can help. Continue reading… AI vs. COVID – The first AI-generated COVID drug has entered clinical trials. Here’s what to know. Continue …

Remembering Dr. Max Gomez Remembering Dr. Max Gomez 08:06 NEW YORK — Dr. Max Gomez, an award-winning journalist and medical reporter for CBS New York, passed away Saturday after a long illness. He was 72.  Dr. Gomez was a medical reporter and health editor for WCBS-TV from 1994-1997 before he …

Bangkok — Scientists have developed human embryo-like structures without using sperm, an egg or fertilization, offering hope for research on miscarriage and birth defects but also raising fresh ethical concerns. Earlier this year, several labs around the world released pre-print studies that had not been peer-reviewed, describing their development of early …

NEW YORK — We have some sad news to share. Our beloved colleague, Dr. Max Gomez, passed away over the weekend after a long illness. He was the chief medical correspondent here at CBS New York, a successful author, and a gracious and caring friend who helped many in our …

For those who are looking to improve their health through nutrition, some experts believe superfoods could come to the rescue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a list of “powerhouse foods and vegetables” (PFV), which it defines as the “foods most strongly associated with reduced chronic …

Queen Stewart, a lawyer and mother of two, learned she had breast cancer at age 35. She found the lump herself because she was too young for insurance-paid screenings. “I just cried, and I just worried so much about whether I would be here for my girls,” Stewart told CBS …

Maintaining a sharp mind is a top priority for John, a pharmacist in Ohio.  But at age 54, John knows his faculties aren’t a lifelong guarantee. Research shows that subtle but steady declines in cognition can begin any time after age 30, due in part to changes in brain structure.  …

The amount of people traveling from their home states to Massachusetts to obtain abortion care jumped by over 37% in the four months after Roe v. Wade was reversed by the Supreme Court, according to an analysis by researchers based at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  After Roe v. Wade …

While most of us have heard about the “Freshman 15” — the stereotypical first-year weight gain among college students — a growing share of young adults are experiencing quite the opposite. Some 10% to 20% of females and 4% to 10% of males in college suffer from an eating disorder, …

Dr. Anthony Fauci in an interview on Saturday spoke about the potential for a return to mask-wearing in America in light of a seasonal uptick in COVID cases and hospitalizations. Now, doctors reached by Fox News Digital are sharing reaction to the comments by the former White House chief medical …

Artificial intelligence is increasingly moving into the health care arena and helping to streamline medical processes — including the creation of new drugs. Insilico Medicine, an AI-driven biotech company based in Hong Kong and in New York City, recently announced that its new AI-designed drug for COVID-19 has entered Phase …

If you’re facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment plan, it can feel like your world has been turned upside-down, as regular routines take a backseat to doctor’s appointments and side effects. But experts agree that sticking with self-care is important — and that includes making time for physical activity. Nichole …

Half of those who suffer cardiac arrest experience a telling symptom 24 hours before the incident, according to a study recently published in The Lancet Digital Health journal.  This warning symptom was different in men and in women, researchers from Smidt Heart Institute found; the institute is located in the …

Are you better off choosing a female surgeon? Are you better off choosing a female surgeon? 01:01 BOSTON – If you need an operation, you may be better off choosing a female surgeon. A new study published in JAMA Surgery looked at over a million patients who underwent an elective or …

In a Saturday interview, former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking up amid today’s rising COVID cases. In the event that masks are again recommended, he is “concerned that people will not abide by recommendations,” he said in the interview.  “I would hope …

Music icon Jimmy Buffett passed away on Friday at the age of 76.  The cause of death was merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a disease he had been fighting for four years, according to the official obituary posted on the musician’s website. MCC is a rare but aggressive type of skin …

The state of Virginia is warning of a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease, a “rare but serious” bacterial illness that can lead to meningitis. Since June 2022, there have been 27 cases of the disease reported in eastern, central and southwest Virginia — three times the expected number of cases …

The U.S. is seeing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as it enters Labor Day weekend.  According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 15,067 new COVID patient hospitalizations for the week ending Aug. 19. That marked an 18.8% jump from …

Skipping the salt could slash heart disease risk by nearly 20%, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, which was held in Amsterdam this week. Those who never add salt to their food had an 18% lower risk of being diagnosed with atrial …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Giving birth is one of the most transformative experiences a woman can have — but the postpartum period isn’t always so easy to …

For people who have previously had a heart attack, taking a daily aspirin could reduce their risk of a repeat cardiac event or stroke, according to a recent Danish study. The findings were presented at the ESC Congress 2023 in Amsterdam this week. “Our findings support current clinical guidelines on …

Doctors weigh in after a recent CDC report found that up to 20% of women have been mistreated in some way during the labor and delivery process. (iStock) PREGNANCY PERILS – A CDC report says one in five women are mistreated, yet some docs warn of bias and oversimplification. Continue reading… …

The idea of taking a silent walk might seem completely intuitive — but on TikTok, people are taking part in a challenge to stroll without the accompaniment of music or podcasts. Their goal? Boosting their mental health. Content creator Mady Maio sparked the trend after posting a video that claimed …

Don’t rule out malaria just because you haven’t traveled anywhere. In light of recent locally acquired cases in the U.S., the lack of international travel should not exclude a diagnosis of malaria when Americans have unexplained fever — especially if they develop new anemia. That’s according to a recent Centers …

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has become a popular go-to for quick responses to questions of all types — but a new study in JAMA Oncology suggests that the artificial intelligence chatbot might have some serious shortcomings when it comes to doling out medical advice for cancer treatment. Researchers from Mass General Brigham, …

In response to the ongoing shortage of ADHD medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several generic versions of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in people 6 years and older. Vyvanse is available in capsules and chewable tablets, according to the FDA’s announcement. …

A pig kidney is still functioning correctly more than six weeks after surgeons at NYU Langone Health in New York City transplanted the genetically engineered organ into the body of a 57-year-old man, who had been declared brain-dead. This marks the longest period a pig kidney has functioned in a …

Laughter has been called “the best medicine” for many decades — and now there’s scientific proof. A study from the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre in Brazil has shown that regular chuckling expands heart tissue and promotes the flow of oxygen in the body, thus reducing the risk of …

Americans are protected from most surprise medical bills by the No Surprises Act that took effect last year. But there’s one key item the legislation left out: ambulance rides.  A recent report found more than half of ambulance rides by insured patients result in a surprise bill. Those rides cost …

Two Massachusetts residents have contracted the mosquito-born West Nile virus in the state’s first human cases of the year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday, August 29 that one woman in her 70s was exposed to the virus in another area of the country and a man …

Weeks after a devastating wildfire ripped across the historic Maui town of Lahaina, residents are working to pick up the pieces of their homes’ and businesses’ remains. But the threat of the wildfire isn’t over just yet – now, they’re facing “toxic air.”  Wildfire smoke is known to cause a …

Cholesterol has some important jobs in the body — such as creating hormones, aiding digestion, building cell membranes and generating vitamin D — but too much of the waxy substance can pose a health risk. “Cholesterol only becomes problematic when cholesterol levels — and particularly LDL cholesterol — become too …

Last summer, Eloise Reynolds paid the bill for her husband’s final stay in the hospital. In February 2022, doctors said that Kent, her husband of 33 years, was too weak for the routine chemotherapy that had kept his colon cancer at bay since 2018. He was admitted to Barnes-Jewish Hospital …

Following President Joe Biden’s remarks on Friday that he plans to request funding for a new COVID vaccine amid rising cases in this country, doctors are sharing their input on whether another version is needed. “I signed off this morning on a proposal we have to present to the Congress …

E.coli bacteria has been detected in the water supply inside the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, according to an advisory released by the National Park Service (NPS). The announcement on Friday warned visitors at Phantom Ranch, a lodge at the bottom of the southern end of the Grand Canyon …