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Share on PinterestResults from two clinical trials show that a common rheumatoid arthritis drug, upadacitinib, supported hair regrowth in alopecia. Viktoriya Skorikova/Moment/Getty Images Researchers report that the drug upadacitinib, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, effectively treated the hair loss condition alopecia areata in two clinical trials. The medication, sold under the brand name Rinvoq, is […]

As confusion and misunderstanding about perimenopause persist, learn how to recognize and manage symptoms of this life transition. Share on PinterestNot everyone experiences perimenopause in the same way. The timing, severity, and symptomology may differ greatly from one person to the next. Olga Pankova/Moment/Getty Images Perimenopause has only recently entered the cultural conversation despite being […]

Share on PinterestYoung men are “T-maxxing” their testosterone levels on social media to optimize their bodies and mood. aire images/Moment/Getty Images “Testosterone-maxxing” or “T-maxxing” is a social media trend that promotes testosterone for improved strength, appearance, and confidence in young men. While medically appropriate in some cases, boosting testosterone with unprescribed hormones can suppress natural […]

Share on PinterestThere have been several food recalls in the U.S., but experts say food safety standards are high. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Several major food recalls have occurred in recent weeks, involving products such as lettuce, jalapeños, eggs, salsa, guacamole, and frozen berries. The recalls have involved concerns about Salmonella, E. coli, and Cyclospora […]

Share on PinterestThe FDA upgraded a recall on organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries from Publix to Class I. Flavia Morlachetti · Moment/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded the recall of frozen GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries from Publix to Class I. A Class I recall indicates the highest level […]

Share on PinterestA personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows promise in reducing recurrence and spread. Iparraguirre Recio · Moment/Getty A late-stage trial found that a personalized mRNA therapy for melanoma outperformed Keytruda alone on two important measures of treatment success. The experimental treatment is tailored to the unique mutations in each […]

Share on PinterestDrinking at least one sugary beverage a day could more than double your risk for stomach cancer. Milky Way/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day could more than double a person’s risk of stomach cancer. Researchers say that artificially sweetened beverages were not linked to […]

Share on PinterestChildhood vaccine exemptions for medical or religious reasons have reached a record high. SDI Productions/E+/Getty Images A CDC report shows that MMR vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergartners fell from 92.5% in 2024–25 to 92.4% from 2025–26, well below the 95% associated with herd immunity against infectious diseases like measles. Medical or religious exemptions […]

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that eating a handful of nuts each day may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. MirageC · Moment/Getty Eating about a handful of nuts each day was associated with a 20% lower risk of developing hypertension, according to a new analysis. While researchers found that higher nut consumption […]