GLP-1 Drugs Might Help Quell Sleep Apnea

A good night’s sleep might be an additional benefit some gain from taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.

Obese patients with type 2 diabetes are less likely to need a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea if they’re taking a GLP-1 drug, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.

Sick Baby Or Toddler? Telehealth Might Not Be Your Best Option

Telehealth might not be the best option for a parent with a sick baby or toddler, a new study says.

Children 3 months to 2 years of age are nearly 50% more likely to land in an ER within three days of a virtual doctor’s visit than those who have an in-person visit, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.

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Mental Health A Popular New Year's Resolution, Survey Finds

More than a third of Americans plan to focus on their mental health as part of their New Year’s resolutions, a new survey says.

About 38% of Americans plan to make a mental health-related resolution for 2026, up 5% from a year ago, according to a new poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

“It is encouraging...

Hidden Grocery Benefit Found For GLP-1 Drugs

There’s a hidden economic benefit to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, researchers say: Lower grocery bills for families.

Food expenses decline within six months among households with at least one person taking a GLP-1 drug, a new study says.

Spending especially drops on less-healthy options, with families forking ou...

How Dangerous Are Crosswalks for People With Vision Loss?

People suffering from vision loss might not be as endangered by oncoming traffic as you’d suspect, a new study says.

Folks with central-vision loss can judge the motion of vehicles almost as accurately as people with normal vision, researchers recently reported in the journal PLOS One.

Despite age-related macular degen...

Trump Says He Takes High-Dose Aspirin, Links It to Hand Bruising

President Donald Trump, 79, says he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, a choice he says explains the bruising that's often seen on his hands.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday, Trump said he believes aspirin helps keep his blood flowing smoothly.

“They say asp...

'Forever Chemicals' Common in Cosmetics, but FDA Says Safety Data Are Scant

Federal regulators have released a mandated report regarding the presence of "forever chemicals" in makeup and skincare products. 

Forever chemicals — known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS — are manmade chemicals that don't break down and have built up in people’s bodies and the environment. ...

Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the U.S. — Here's What You Can Do

The holiday season brought a massive spike in influenza cases across the U.S. 

New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the virus is spreading rapidly, with some regions reporting record numbers of infections and hospitalizations.

At least 7.5 million people had been sickened by late...

Popular Dog Treats Recalled in 7 States Over Salmonella Risk

Dog owners in seven states are being warned to check their pantries after a recall was issued for certain dog treats that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall, announced Dec. 24 by Consumers Supply Distributing, includes two types of dog biscuits sold in 4-pound bags.

The products were distributed in Colorado, Iow...

Cosmetic Surgery Chains Use Misleading Ads to Market Risky Procedures, Experts Say

Glossy social media ads promising "lunchtime fat removal" and "freckle-sized" scars draw thousands of patients to cosmetic surgery chains. 

But a growing number of lawsuits and patient deaths suggest these claims often hide a much more dangerous reality.

Unlike prescription drug commercials, which are strictly regulated, cosmeti...

Tatiana Schlossberg, Environmental Journalist and JFK’s Granddaughter, Dies at 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with cancer. 

She was 35.

"Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts," her family said in a post shared Tuesday on social media.

Schlossberg revealed in ...

One Treatment Is Better For Women With Clogged Arteries, Study Finds

The best treatment for clogged arteries might be different for women than men, a new study says.

Females with heart disease are often treated with stenting, a procedure in which a tiny wire-mesh tube is slipped inside a blocked artery to keep it open.

But women might be better off if they received full-fledged bypass surgery to fix t...

Internal Body Clock Linked To Dementia Risk

Sleep problems might be an early warning sign of dementia, a new study says.

Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are tied to an increased risk of dementia, researchers reported Dec. 29 in the journal Neurology.

In fact, people with weak circadian rhythms have a more than doubled risk of dementia, results sh...

Smaller Doses Of Peanut Effective Against Allergy, Study Shows

You might not need high doses of peanut to help your child overcome their food allergy, a new study suggests.

Smaller doses can help kids build up their allergic resistance to peanut, with fewer side effects than larger amounts, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – In Practice.

AI Could Help Make Liposuction Safer, Experts Say

Considering some plastic surgery as part of a New Year’s makeover?

A newly developed AI model is promising to make liposuction a safer procedure by accurately predicting blood loss among patients.

Overall, the AI was 94% accurate in predicting the amount of blood a person would lose during high-volume liposuction, researchers r...