Mary Lou Retton's daughter shares health update, thanks for love and support
Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, remains in an intensive care unit.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry return to NYC for World Mental Health Day
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are hosting a conference in New York City on how the internet and social media affect youth mental health.
Simple everyday activity could slash heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Woman mistakenly given abortion medication in 2019 by CVS instead of IVF hormones: 'They just killed my baby'
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
Overwhelmed and understaffed, pharmacists call for walkouts
Burnout among pharmacists and pharmacy staff at Walgreens and CVS has led to calls for walkouts at many locations.
Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, study finds
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests
The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
Doctors alert consumers to laxative abuse dangers and ‘warning signs’ amid ongoing drug shortage
Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country.
Prostate cancer symptoms, warning signs and treatment
The progression of prostate cancer is typically slow.
CDC has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
Climbing stairs may lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers categorized individuals based on how often they climbed the stairs and monitored for any development of heart disease.
All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
Nobel Prize in medicine won by 2 scientists for findings on mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
The panel said the pair changed "our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system.”
Actor Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation
Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”
Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
NYC air quality: Smoke from Canadian wildfires to return. What to know
Back in June, smoke from the Canadian wildfires blanketed New York City with some of the most unhealthy air quality levels on the planet.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Sleep variability may make you age faster, study finds
The study found that larger variations in a sleep-wake cycle, like staying up late on the weekends, were associated with more accelerated biological aging.