The new class of weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s can help reduce a type of heart failure, new research shows, in addition to other heart problems.
Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY
Make sure to stop and smell the roses. It just might boost your memory.
Older adults who slept with a diffuser that released seven different odors at night showed improvements in verbal memory, a new study shows.
The next pandemic could spring from the US meat supply, new report finds
While Americans may think a pandemic like COVID can’t start here, researchers say lax regulation of livestock and wild animals make it a real risk.
Should I drink that Diet Coke? What WHO says about the potential health risks of aspartame
WHO reports find aspartame safe when consumed in typical amounts; might increase cancer risk at very high levels.
What’s to blame for certain cancer outcomes? New studies confirm: sex matters
A pair of studies shows the Y chromosome, which characterizes males, plays a key role in some cancers.
Next COVID vaccine booster shot should target new variant not original virus, FDA panel says
The best way to prevent COVID infections will be to reconfigure the vaccine to target an XBB variant, an FDA expert panel recommended.
A short supply of cancer drugs has doctors and patients worried: ‘We’re at a critical juncture’
More than a dozen cancer drugs have been in shortage in recent months, putting patients, particularly women, at risk.
From ‘science fiction’ to reality: Paralyzed man walks again thanks to brain and spine implants
The new research is the first to stimulate both the spinal cord and brain, allowing a man to control his leg movements naturally.
Study finds brain ‘signature’ for chronic pain, which could improve diagnosis, treatment
Arthritis and other sources of chronic pain has a fundamentally different brain signature than the acute pain of a stubbed toe, study finds.
What foods should I avoid with diabetes? Advice on best diet plan from a nutrition expert.
Half of America is at risk for diabetes. Here’s a look at the best and worst foods you should eat if you’re trying to control or prevent diabetes.