Category: Health News

Share on PinterestHeat-induced dehydration can place stress on the heart and raise the risk for serious cardiac events. FG Trade Latin/Getty Images Higher temperatures can raise the risk of heat-related illness, especially for older adults. Extreme heat can place stress on the heart, which could be deadly for those with underlying cardiovascular conditions. A cardiologist […]

Share on PinterestResearch on GLP-1 drugs and eye health has been inconsistent, but experts say the risk of serious eye disease is generally low. Getty Images/Hiraman Studies have linked GLP-1 medications to various eye conditions, some of which may lead to vision loss. Despite these findings, a clear link has yet to be established, and […]

Share on PinterestGLP-1 drugmaker Eli Lilly’s new weight loss pill orforglipron showed meaningful weight loss results in a recent clinical trial. Scott Olson/Getty Images Eli Lilly’s new oral GLP-1 medication orforglipron produced an average weight loss of 12.4% (27.3 pounds) in clinical trials. The weight loss pill also significantly improved heart health markers like cholesterol […]

Share on PinterestThe “One Big Beautiful Bill” will cut $1 trillion from health-related programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA over the next decade. MoMo Productions/Getty Images The tax and spending bill approved by Congress last month will cut $1 trillion from health-related programs over the next decade. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” will hit […]

Share on PinterestHealthier ultra-processed foods tend to have more nutrients, while less healthy options are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that not all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are bad for you. Certain processing methods help keep foods safe, nutritious, and affordable without sacrificing quality. […]

Share on PinterestGLP-1-related hair loss is usually a temporary side effect, and there are treatments available to help facilitate hair regrowth. Bondarillia/Getty Images Some individuals taking GLP-1 drugs have reported hair loss as a possible side effect. The exact cause of GLP-1-related hair loss is unclear, but experts say it could be attributed to weight […]

Contributors: Concept and design: all authors (WT, BY, JP, JF, LEF-L, PCA, CJ, HR, DSL, AW, MEF, ASG, CLA, JCK, AH, VD, JU). Data analysis: BY, JP, JF, LEF-L, WT, PCA, JU. Interpretation of data: all authors (WT, BY, JP, JF, LEF-L, PCA, CJ, HR, DSL, AW, MEF, ASG, CLA, JCK, AH, VD, JU). Drafting: […]

Share on PinterestNew research has found that consuming three or more servings of French fries per week is associated with a 20% increased risk. Kobus Louw/Getty Images Eating French fries three or more times a week is linked to a 20% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Experts say the way fries are processed […]

Share on PinterestRFK Jr.’s decision to pull funding for mRNA vaccines could thwart public health responses to future pandemics. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the agency will pull $500 million in funding for 22 mRNA vaccine development programs. Kennedy criticized mRNA vaccines, claiming the evidence-based technology “failed to protect” against […]

Share on PinterestDeion ‘Coach Prime’ Sanders is raising awareness about getting screened for bladder cancer. Ed Zurga/Getty Images University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders shared he was successfully treated for bladder cancer after having his bladder removed. ‘Coach Prime’ said the cancer was detected early after he underwent a routine CT scan to monitor […]