Category: Health News

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 […]

Share on PinterestJames Van Der Beek is raising awareness about rising colorectal cancer rates in young people. Photography courtesy of Guardant Health James Van Der Beek shares his journey with early onset colorectal cancer after being diagnosed at 46. The former “Dawson’s Creek” star is spreading awareness about the rising cases of colorectal cancer in […]

Share on PinterestA new study has linked short bouts of daily brisk walking to a significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Andreswd/Getty Images A new study finds that short bouts of daily brisk walking are linked to a significantly lower risk of death. The research underscores the importance of intensity, not just duration, […]

Share on PinterestJustin Timberlake has been navigating health issues since last fall, postponing or canceling several shows throughout his world tour. Michael Tran/Getty Images Justin Timberlake announced he’s been battling Lyme disease, a debilitating illness typically transmitted through a tick bite. Tick populations and bites are at their highest levels in over five years, but […]

Discussion In this nationally representative study, frequent urinary incontinence was common among adults aged ≥55 years with type 2 diabetes who met guideline indications for SGLT2is. As expected, the prevalence of urinary incontinence was much higher among women than men, affecting nearly 50% of women and almost 20% of men with guideline indications for SGLT2is […]

Share on PinterestExperts say climate change is a major factor in the increase and spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Karen Kasmauski/Getty Images Health officials report an increasing number of tick bites across the United States as the regions where the insects typically breed have expanded. Experts cite climate change as a major factor in […]