Category: Health News

Share on PinterestAdvocates for the cannabis and hemp industries say regulation is preferable to an outright ban.Image credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images A provision in the recent federal spending bill would ban a wide range of hemp-derived cannabinoid products starting in November 2026. The proposal closes the hemp “loophole,” stemming from the 2018 Farm Bill, and […]

Share on PinterestExperts say there is no credible scientific evidence that aluminum in vaccines causes peanut or other food allergies. heather diehl/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. says aluminum in vaccines may be a factor in a child developing a peanut allergy. Experts say Kennedy’s comments are not based on credible scientific evidence. Children […]

Share on PinterestSleeping in total darkness may help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. d3sign/Getty Images A recent study reports that exposure to light during sleep is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. During sleep, ambient light contributes to brain stress that can cause arterial inflammation, which may lead to a heart attack […]

Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) (CRD42023416462).5 Literature search We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for relevant papers published […]

Share on PinterestMost Americans would try a plant-based diet to prevent diabetes, a recent poll shows. Image credit: Maria Korneeva/Getty Images New research says people are willing to make dietary changes to help with diabetes. However, they don’t always understand which type of diet is best for diabetes. Research indicates that a plant-based diet is […]

Share on PinterestUltra-processed foods may contribute to the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in women, study warns. A new study reports that there is an association between ultra-processed foods and the risk of developing polyps that could progress into colorectal cancer in women under the age of 50. Experts say these findings back up previous […]

Share on PinterestThe TrumpRx prescription drug savings program is expected to be available by early 2026. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have agreed to sell their weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, through the new TrumpRx program. The portal site is expected to launch in early 2026 and will provide consumers the ability to buy prescription […]

Discussion Although researches on the recurrent risk factors of DFU have become increasingly profound, there is currently no systematic model to integrate these risk factors and accurately predict recurrent probability.34 35 In this study, we developed and validated the first multidimensional prediction model for DFU recurrence, which integrates metabolic, hematological, inflammatory and clinical management factors […]

Share on PinterestThe FDA will remove black box warning labels on HRT products, which the agency states has sown confusion around hormone therapy for menopause. Lupe Rodriguez/Stocksy The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the removal of black box warnings on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) treatments for menopause. The federal agency has requested that HRT […]

Share on PinterestAcetaminophen is the safest option for pain relief and lowering fever during pregnancy. Anfisa&friends/Stocksy A new research review disputes claims made by the Trump administration that Tylenol use during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism and ADHD in children. The researchers claim that recent studies cited by the White House are flawed. […]