OBGYN explains all you need to know about stages of menopause
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing What are the stages, symptoms, treatments for menopause? 04:40 UP NEXT How AI can help detect early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease 05:08 Fact vs. myth: What to know about potatoes, dairy-free milk, more 05:07 More than half […]
Mehmet Oz’s controversial health claims, from the HCG diet to green coffee extract
It was a surprising pick among many surprising picks. This week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is as famous for the “America’s Doctor” moniker as he is for the number of dubious health claims he’s made from that perch over the […]
Vaccination rates for flu and Covid are low this season, CDC says
Vaccination rates for the flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are low for adults in the U.S. so far this season, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Nov. 9, an estimated 35% of U.S. adults had gotten the new flu vaccine, and nearly 18% had […]
Over 160,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli risk
About 167,000 pounds of both fresh and frozen ground beef products have been recalled over possible E. coli contamination, according to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). After the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health noticed a link between a group of reported illnesses and ground beef from Wolverine […]
‘Dads to Doulas’ program teaches men tools to help in birthing process
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘Dads to Doulas’ program teaches men tools to help in birthing process 02:43 UP NEXT Fact vs. myth: What to know about potatoes, dairy-free milk, more 05:07 More than half of US adults are now eligible for Ozempic, […]
The 8 best wireless earbuds of 2024, tested and reviewed
Whether you’re tuning out commuter noise with a podcast or taking calls at work, wireless earbuds are a daily staple in most people’s lives. In the US, Apple headphones have become the most popular choice. However, they’re not the only option out there. SKIP AHEAD The best wireless earbuds in 2024 | How to shop […]
Georgia woman sues in response to E. coli outbreak linked to carrots
The Summary A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit in response to the E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots. Melinda Pratt says she was hospitalized for three days with an E. coli infection that she contracted after eating carrots from Grimmway Farms. The company issued a recall Saturday. The affected carrots were sold at […]
California child tests positive for bird flu with no known exposure to infected animals
California health officials on Tuesday reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild symptoms. The child lives in Alameda County, part of the San Francisco Bay Area, and tested positive for the virus despite having no known contact with an infected animal. Officials with the California Department of Public Health said in […]
Biden unlikely to ban menthol cigarettes, despite urging from health officials
The U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday that a federal ban on menthol cigarettes would be one of the most effective ways to slash tobacco-related illnesses and deaths among Black people — even as the clock winds down on the Biden administration’s ability to do anything about it. The long-standing promise of a ban on menthol […]
Gays vape at significantly higher rates, surgeon general’s report finds
As vaping’s popularity endures, a report issued by the surgeon general’s office Tuesday shows that LGBTQ Americans are among those helping to keep smoke shops in business. The surgeon general’s 837-page report on tobacco use found that 37.8% of gay, lesbian and bisexual U.S. adults have tried electronic cigarettes, compared with just 16.5% of their […]