20-minute workout or 90-minute nap: quick ways to reset after a sleepless night
After a night spent awake, the next day can feel foggy, slow, and hard to manage. New research suggests two simple remedies — a quick … Read more
Bennett Cole
PCOS diagnosis delayed 5 years: name change to PMOS brings hope
I spent five years moving between specialists, tests and contradictory answers before a doctor finally wrote “PCOS” on my chart. The label explained some things … Read more
79% of young adults show alarming signs of heart, kidney and metabolic disease
A new analysis has sounded an alarm for younger adults. Roughly 79% of people in early adulthood show markers linked to heart, kidney or metabolic … Read more
FDA recalls IV fluids after possible fiberglass, stainless steel contamination
Hospitals and clinics nationwide have been alerted after an FDA recall flagged several lots of intravenous (IV) fluid as potentially contaminated with tiny fragments of … Read more
Xylitol tied to higher cardiovascular risk: large study links sweetener to more heart attacks, strokes
New research is raising alarms about a sugar substitute many people assume is harmless. Recent data suggest that xylitol, a popular sugar alcohol used in … Read more
Mounjaro approved by FDA slashes heart risk in type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the role of Mounjaro, now authorizing it to lower cardiovascular risk in people living with type 2 … Read more
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and reproductive rights champion, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a defining voice of modern feminism and a tireless advocate for reproductive rights, has died at 92. Her passing closes a chapter in … Read more
Rasonque gets FDA approval for metastatic pancreatic cancer: new hope for patients
The FDA has granted approval to Rasonque, a new therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer, marking a notable change in treatment options for a disease long … Read more
Shingles vaccine may cut heart attack and stroke risk 9%
The shingles vaccine is known to cut the pain and complications of herpes zoster. Emerging research now suggests it might also play a modest role … Read more
Sleep apnea: GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound dramatically boost CPAP success
New research is reshaping how clinicians think about treating obstructive sleep apnea. Medications in the GLP-1 class, including the newer agent Zepbound, are showing promise … Read more