Melatonin linked to higher heart failure risk: study finds
A recent study has raised fresh concerns about the safety of melatonin supplements for some people. Researchers found an association between melatonin use and a … Read more
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Intermittent fasting and cognitive function: new review weighs the evidence
Intermittent fasting has moved from niche diet trend to mainstream conversation about health. A new review of available studies asks whether the pattern of skipping … Read more
Waist-to-height ratio beats BMI for predicting heart disease risk
Researchers and clinicians are rethinking how to spot who is at risk for heart disease. Recent evidence suggests a simple measure — the waist-to-height ratio … Read more
Breast cancer: morning-after pill may lower risk in premenopausal women
New research raises an unexpected possibility: emergency contraceptive use, commonly known as the morning-after pill, might be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer … Read more
Coffee may protect against AFib: study challenges advice to avoid it
Coffee lovers may get another reason to savor their morning cup. New research is reshaping how doctors and patients think about caffeine and irregular heart … Read more
Tylenol during pregnancy not linked to autism, new review finds
A large new review offers reassurance to expectant parents worried about common pain relievers. It scrutinized decades of research on acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy … Read more
Hormone replacement therapy relief: FDA to drop black box warnings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is shifting its stance on menopausal hormone therapy, a move that could change how millions of people and clinicians … Read more
TrumpRx cuts GLP-1 costs: experts say savings will be minimal
President Trump’s proposed “TrumpRx” plan aims to drive down the price of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, promising relief for patients paying high out-of-pocket costs. The proposal … Read more
Ultra-processed foods may raise risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in women
New research is raising alarms about the foods many people eat every day. Scientists suggest a link between diets heavy in ultra-processed foods and a … Read more
Diabetes prevention: plant-based or low-carb, which is better?
As rates of type 2 diabetes climb worldwide, many people ask whether a plant-based or a low-carb diet best prevents the disease. Experts debate benefits … Read more