Prostate cancer breakthrough: drug combo cuts death risk 40%
A major clinical trial has found that a specific combination of therapies cuts the risk of death by about 40% in men with advanced prostate … Read more
Bennett Cole
Lead found in protein powders and shakes: report warns of dangerously high levels
Protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes sold nationwide showed troubling levels of lead in a new consumer report, raising fresh questions about supplement safety, manufacturing oversight, … Read more
Affordable insulin in California: how much will state-branded insulin cost?
California plans to introduce a state-branded insulin aimed at sharply lowering prices for people who rely on daily injections. The proposal seeks to bridge affordability … Read more
Peanut allergies decline after early introduction guidelines: new study shows
New evidence shows fewer children are developing peanut allergies after health authorities urged parents to introduce peanut-containing foods earlier. The shift in advice appears to … Read more
Antidepressant side effects vary by drug: weight and blood pressure changes differ
Choosing an antidepressant is more than picking a name from a list. Drugs in this class can affect weight, blood pressure and metabolism in very … Read more
Early natural menopause spikes metabolic syndrome risk 27%: new study warns
New research links the onset of natural menopause at younger ages to a noticeable rise in metabolic health problems. The finding adds urgency to conversations … Read more
Heart disease risk may drop with a 15-minute daily walk: the tiny habit that helps
A brief walk each day may do more for your heart than you expect. New research points to powerful benefits from a simple habit: 15 … Read more
E. coli in meat linked to nearly 1 in 5 UTIs
A new large study finds a surprising source for many urinary tract infections: the meat on our plates. Researchers traced a significant share of UTIs … Read more
ACA open enrollment warning: premiums and out-of-pocket costs surge
The next Affordable Care Act open enrollment will arrive under pressure. Political fights over funding and rising medical costs mean many people who rely on … Read more
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic slash U.S. obesity rate
A new national survey suggests a shift in America’s weight story: fewer adults report obesity as prescriptions for GLP‑1 and related weight‑loss drugs surge. At … Read more