Faced With Common Heart Failure Symptoms, Most Young Adults Wouldn't Seek Care

Alex Balmes’ symptoms were uncommon for a 32-year-old — irregular heartbeat, fatigue, shortness of breath, bloating, unexpected weight gain.

In fact, these are all classic symptoms of heart failure, but Balmes didn’t give that possibility any thought at all. 

“I thought that's something that comes with ol...

Study Finds Genetics May Shape Up to 55% of How Long You Live

People are often told that eating well, exercising and avoiding bad habits are the fundamentals to a long life. 

But new research suggests something else may matter even more: genetics.

A large study published Jan. 29 in the journal Science suggests genetics could account for as much as 55% of a person’s lifespan....

52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise

The flu is hitting kids hard this season.

So far, 52 kids have died from the flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Jan. 30. About 9 in 10 had not received a flu shot.

Health experts say they’re worried the worst may still be ahead.

“We’re absolutely bracing ourselves,” Mi...

Arizona Confirms Measles Case in ICE Custody as State Total Rises

Arizona health officials are responding after a person held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the state tested positive for measles.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said “the Arizona Public Health Department confirmed an active measles infection of a Mexican national detainee housed at the Flo...

Two Companies Tied to Milk Powder in Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak

Federal health officials are investigating dried milk powder from two companies that may be connected to a botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart infant formula. 

The outbreak that has sickened 51 babies across 19 states.

Organic milk powder that tested positive for the type of bacteria that causes botulism came from Organic West Mil...

Docs Miss Stroke Warning Signs in More Than a Quarter of Pregnant Women, New Mothers

Many pregnant and post-partum women who suffer a stroke had warning signs that health care professionals missed, a new study says.

More than 25% went to a doctor for stroke-related symptoms within the month prior to their stroke, but did not receive a timely diagnosis, researchers report in the journal Stroke.

“Our fin...

Early Menopause Symptoms Might Not Be What Most Women Expect

The symptoms women experience on the verge of menopause could be vastly different from what they might expect, a new study says.

Women in perimenopause – the time leading up to their final period, as well as the year after – expect to be plagued with hot flashes and night sweats.

However, these women reported symptoms lik...

Millennials, Gen Z Suffering Increased Rates Of Psychosis, Schizophrenia

Millennials and Gen Z might be at greater risk of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia than older generations, a new study says.

More recent generations are falling prey to psychosis more often and at younger ages than people born earlier, researchers report today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Between 1997 a...

Survey Finds Gaps In Americans' Knowledge Of Unhealthy Cholesterol

There are serious gaps in Americans’ understanding of unhealthy cholesterol and how to lower the risk it poses to heart health, a new survey reports.

For example, many are unaware of the many types of drugs available to lower cholesterol, according to the survey commissioned by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

O...

Non-Stimulant Pill Helps Early-Bird Workers Remain Awake And Alert

A non-stimulant pill might replace a cup of coffee as the chosen wake-up boost for early-morning shift workers, a new study says.

Early-bird workers who took solriamfetol (Sunosi) were less sleepy and more alert than those who got a placebo, researchers reported Jan. 27 in the journal NEJM Evidence.

"The improvement we saw i...

Infectious Mononucleosis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and More

Infectious mononucleosis, often called “mono,” is a viral illness best known for causing extreme fatigue, sore throat and swollen glands.

Mono is often referred to as the “kissing disease,” because it spreads through saliva, but that is only one way it can pass from person to person.

Mono is common in teens a...

New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer see a doctor in person.

Instead, they message their clinic, use video visits or fill out online forms to get antibiotics, sometimes without any testing at all.

Experts say this faster access can help patients, but...

Groundhog Day Explained: Why This Furry Forecaster Still Matters

Every Feb. 2, Americans turn to a groundhog to see whether winter will stick around. 

But Groundhog Day is about much more than shadows and more weeks of cold.

The tradition began in 1886, when the first Punxsutawney Phil was crowned in Pennsylvania. The first official celebration came in 1887. 

The date falls halfway...

New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety

U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren’t perfect.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said the plan would tighten oversight of organ procurement organizations, known as OPOs. 

Thes...

Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds

Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests.

Researchers reviewed 309 popular YouTube videos about cancer and diabetes and found that fewer than 1 in 5 were supported by high-quality scientific evidence. 

About two-thirds had low, very lo...