Share on PinterestThe FDA issued a voluntary recall of more than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers like Walgreens and CVS. Hitoshi Nishimura/Getty Images More than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being recalled due to concerns about sterility. While no illnesses have been reported, experts say recalls like […]
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6 ‘Hidden’ Side Effects of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
Share on PinterestA new study identified several overlooked side effects of GLP-1 drugs through self-reporting among Reddit users. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found various “hidden” side effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, including chills, hot flashes, and irregular periods. The researchers used self-reported Reddit data to examine the real-world effects of these […]
Read MoreAre Pesticides Driving Cases in People Under 50?
Share on PinterestA new study highlights an environmental risk factor that could be driving early onset lung cancer rates. Natalia Mishina/Stocksy A small study found that young non-smokers who eat more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains are more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population. The researchers speculate that this could be due […]
Read MoreGetting Married Could Lower Your Cancer Risk, Researchers Say
Share on PinterestA recent study has linked being or having been married to a reduced cancer risk. Image Credit: Ivy Calder/Getty Images A recent study shows there may be a connection between those who are or have been married and reduced incidents of cancer. This adds to a growing body of research that links marriage […]
Read More‘Oslo Patient’ Reaches Remission After Rare Stem Cell Transplant
Share on PinterestA man in Norway was “functionally cured” of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother. PER Images/Stocksy A man in Norway has achieved long-term HIV remission after a stem cell transplant, adding to a small but growing group of similar cases. Researchers say rare genetic factors, immune responses, and medication […]
Read MoreNew At-Home HPV Testing Kit Promises ‘Broader’ Access
Share on PinterestAt-home self-collection methods for HPV testing help expand access to cervical cancer screening. Counter/Getty Images The FDA recently cleared another option for at-home self-collection for cervical cancer screening, further broadening access. The Onclarity kit from Waters Corporation is expected to be available in the coming months. The Teal Wand, another option for at-home […]
Read MoreDrug-Resistant ‘Superbug,’ Shigella on the Rise in U.S., CDC Says
Share on PinterestThe CDC has issued a warning about a drug-resistant “superbug” on the rise in the United States. Image Credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report that showed that drug-resistant Shigella is on the rise in the United States. Shigella bacteria cause the infection shigellosis. […]
Read MoreLucy Liu Says Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Led to Unnecessary Surgery
Actor Lucy Liu is sharing how a misdiagnosis at 22 led to unnecessary breast cancer surgery. Now she’s working to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and “getting a second opinion.” Share on PinterestLucy Liu at the TIME 2026 Women of the Year Gala held at The West Hollywood EDITION on March 10, […]
Read MoreMenopause Estrogen Patches Are in Short Supply. What Are the Alternatives?
The demand for estrogen patches has outpaced supply, and manufacturers are struggling to catch up. Prescriptions for estrogen-based HRT have surged, according to an analysis by health data company Truveta. Patch use specifically increased by more than triple between 2018 and early 2026. Among women ages 45–54, prescribing rates jumped 184%, and in February 2026, […]
Read MoreFluoridated Water Is Safe, Has No Impact on IQ, Brain Function
Share on PinterestA new study found no link between fluoride in drinking water and negative impacts on brain health. Aidana K/Stocksy A new study finds no evidence that fluoridated drinking water affects children’s IQ or the cognitive abilities of older adults. Experts say fluoride in drinking water helps prevent tooth decay and cavities. They add […]
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