EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
Up to 4 in 10 Americans over 55 could develop dementia: How to reduce your risk
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
Hope for couples through surrogacy
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mareko, a remarkable surrogate mom from SurrogateFirst, who has helped bring four healthy babies into the world for families who couldn't do it on their own.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mareko, a remarkable surrogate mom from SurrogateFirst, who has helped bring four healthy babies into the world for families who couldn't do it on their own.
Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation, USDA report finds
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
Houston doctor suspended for being impaired during surgeries could get his medical license back
A Houston surgeon has had his medical license suspended after testing positive for cocaine and facing allegations of impairment during surgeries, raising concerns about patient safety.
A Houston surgeon has had his medical license suspended after testing positive for cocaine and facing allegations of impairment during surgeries, raising concerns about patient safety.
How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Texas Medical Board temporarily suspends Houston surgeon after he tested positive for cocaine
The Texas Medical Board has announced a surgeon has been temporarily suspended without notice, according to a release.
The Texas Medical Board has announced a surgeon has been temporarily suspended without notice, according to a release.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
Rice University student reunites with healthcare heroes after surviving campus accident
He had been out celebrating the end of the semester, when he got struck by a vehicle on the main street through campus. The accident left him with a fractured skull, and he was placed in a medically induced coma.
He had been out celebrating the end of the semester, when he got struck by a vehicle on the main street through campus. The accident left him with a fractured skull, and he was placed in a medically induced coma.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Jennifer Aniston's secrets to staying fit at 55 include strength training, burgers and martinis
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
'Dry January' health benefits, possible issues
Well a goal becoming more popular at the start of the New Year is participating in a "Dry January". Memorial Hermann's Dr. Benedict Ifedi shared the benefits of "Dry January" and issues that may pop up.
Well a goal becoming more popular at the start of the New Year is participating in a "Dry January". Memorial Hermann's Dr. Benedict Ifedi shared the benefits of "Dry January" and issues that may pop up.
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.