Diabetes Drug Protects Against Skin Cancer, New Research Says

A popular diabetes drug can provide protection against skin cancers, a new study says.

Metformin significantly reduces people’s risk of developing basal cell cancers or squamous cell cancers, the two most common skin cancers, researchers found in a recent study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.

People t...

Sleep Deprivation Lets Intrusive Memories, Bad Thoughts Into the Mind

People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are plagued by unwanted and distressing memories over which they have little to no control.

Doctors now think they understand why PTSD patients and others aren’t able to keep troubling memories at bay.

Sleep deprivation appears to interfere with people’s ability to restric...

Updated Guidelines for Preventing Osteoporosis-Related Fractures Released

All women 65 and older should continue to be screened for osteoporosis, the nation’s leading preventive health panel says in an updated recommendation.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force also recommends screening women younger than 65 who’ve gone through menopause and are at increased risk of a fracture from bone loss, acc...

More Abortions Tied to Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Methods

Relying on natural and fertility awareness methods to prevent pregnancy might be linked to an increase in abortions, a new study suggests.

Use of hormonal birth control methods like the pill has declined by nearly half among women seeking an abortion in the United Kingdom, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 13 in the journal

Men Are 3 Times As Likely to Die from Traumatic Brain Injury Compared to Women

Men are more than three times as likely to die from a traumatic brain injury compared to women, a new study says.

About 30 brain injury-related deaths occurred for every 100,000 U.S. men in 2021, while only 9 such deaths occurred among women at that rate, researchers found in a new study published Jan. 9 in the journal Brain Injury

It May Be Easier to Quit Smoking With Holistic or Integrated Health Approach

It takes a village to help a smoker quit.

And a new study published recently in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that smokers had a nearly doubled success rate quitting when supported by an integrated approach that included medication and personal counseling.

"Our study demonstrates that providing access to effective medications...

Bird Flu Kills 20 Million Chickens in U.S., Driving Egg Prices Sky-High

A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data shows the staggering toll included chickens culled to contain the virus, to...

U.S. Dementia Cases Expected to Double By 2060

Seniors’ risk of dementia is more than double what was previously thought.

The risk of developing dementia after age 55 is more than 42% among Americans, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 13 in the journal Nature Medicine.

That’s more than twice the risk reported by older studies.

“Our st...

Are Young People With Eating Disorders Predisposed to Them?

Eating disorders appear to be linked to differences in brain structure among teenagers.

Young adults who develop eating disorders appear to have delayed brain maturation as teenagers, MRI scans show in a new study published Jan. 10 in the journal Nature Mental Health.

In particular, reduced maturation of the cerebellum -- a ...

Will We Have Fewer Doctors of Color?

Medical schools have experienced a steep decline in enrollment among Black and Hispanic students since the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in admissions.

The number of Black medical students fell by nearly 12% in 2024 compared to the year before, declining for the third year in a row, according to results published in the As...

How To Handle Travel Stress

Traffic, delays, disruptions due to storms or wildfires, and other surprises may be part of your next business or pleasure trip. In short: Travel is more stressful (and more expensive) than ever.

But you don't have to submit to the anxiety and upset, Dr. Asim Shah, professor and executive vice chair in the Menninger Department of Psychiat...

Tragic Pet Cat Deaths Linked to Bird Flu in Raw Milk

A California man's tragic story highlights the growing risks associated with bird flu infections in domestic animals.

Joseph Journell of San Bernadino lost two of his beloved cats, a 14-year-old tabby, Alexander, and Tuxsie, a 4-year-old tuxedo cat, after they drank raw milk from a lot recalled for H5N1 bird flu contamination, a news relea...

First-Time Moms In This State May Be Using Welfare for Paid Family Leave

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Low-income single mothers appear to be using welfare as a form of paid family leave following childbirth.

Most women who enter the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program after childbirth are in the program for less than a year, researchers reported in a study published recently in t...

Multiple Violations Found At McDonald's Onion Supplier After Deadly E.Coli Outbreak

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials have uncovered dozens of violations at a McDonald's supplier tied to last year's deadly E.coli outbreak, which sickened over 100 people and led to a massive recall of onions used in the fast-food giant's infamous Quarter Pounder burgers.

The violations were listed in an FDA inspection repor...

Neglect Can Be as Damaging to Child Development as Abuse, in Some Ways

Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

Children whose basic needs aren’t met can have lifelong damage done to their ability to form friendships and romantic relationships, researchers reported in a study published recently in the journal Child Abuse and Negl...