8+ hour, 26+ min ago   (1467+ words) As confusion and misunderstanding about perimenopause persist, learn how to recognize and manage symptoms of this life transition. Perimenopause has only recently entered the cultural conversation despite being a transitional life stage experienced by all females. An estimated 2 million women…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (831+ words) Across social media, young men are touting exogenous testosterone to optimize their bodies and mood. Proponents and influencers are portraying higher testosterone levels as a shortcut to becoming leaner, stronger, and more masculine. Depending on your interests, a few swipes…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (770+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning of rising cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause watery, often explosive diarrhea, among other symptoms. Cyclosporiasis has been reported in at least 47 states, has sickened thousands, and…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (627+ words) From lettuce and jalapeños to salsa and guacamole, and even eggs, there have been multiple food recalls across the United States in recent weeks. The recalls have involved concerns about contamination with foodborne pathogens and parasites, including Salmonella, E. coli,…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (439+ words) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded a recall for frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix supermarkets across the United States to a Class I recall on August 18. A Class I recall indicates the highest health risk. It…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (638+ words) Moderna and Merck announced August 19 that a phase 3 trial of their experimental personalized mRNA cancer therapy, intismeran, in combination with Keytruda (pembrolizumab), met two key endpoints in people with high risk melanoma. The trial met its primary endpoint of recurrence-free…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (818+ words) A new study found that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day, such as soda or sports drinks, may more than double your risk for stomach cancer. Artificially sweetened beverages, however, were not associated with gastric cancer risk. The…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (987+ words) Vaccines are widely regarded as safe and effective in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Despite this, vaccine safety is under scrutiny by top U.S. health officials just as vaccine exemptions in the United States hit an all-time high. A record…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (603+ words) Eating about a handful of nuts each day may be associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. The research, published August 4 in the British Journal of Nutrition, analyzed eight…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (840+ words) Colorectal cancer develops in the colon or rectum. Screenings and early detection can help identify and treat the cancer early, leading to a more favorable outlook. Several risk factors increase your chances of developing colorectal cancer. You can take steps…...