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Tea Bags Can Release Billions of Microplastic Particles
Tea bags made from common materials like cellulose and polypropylene can leach billions of microplastic particles while brewing, a new study shows.
January 17, 2025
Eating More Red Meat May Put the Brain at Risk
Processed red meats like hot dogs, bologna, and bacon may be especially risky for long-term brain health, a new study shows.
January 16, 2025
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From U.S. Foods and Drinks
The FDA has banned Red Dye 3, a petroleum-derived food coloring also known as FD&C Red 3 and erythrosine, because it causes cancer in rats.
January 16, 2025
The Princess of Wales Says Her Cancer Is in Remission
Catherine, Princess of Wales, said on social media that she is now in remissionfrom cancer, although she still has not shared what type of cancer she has.
January 15, 2025
Fiber May Help Protect Your Gut Against Infections
Fiber-rich foods like beans and fruit can reduce gut inflammation and feed healthy bacteria that may ward off dangerous germs, a new study finds.
January 14, 2025
Should You Eat Like a Caveman?
New research into what ancient humans ate hundreds of thousands of years ago challenges one of the main ideas behind today’s popular paleo (Paleolithic) diet.
January 13, 2025
A Daily Glass of Milk Could Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk by Nearly One-Fifth
Foods and drinks rich in calcium can reduce the risk of colon and rectal cancer, while red and processed meats and alcohol can raise the risk.
January 10, 2025
How to Get Your Prescriptions After Disaster Strikes
Learn how to get your prescriptions transferred and filled when you’re forced to leave your home with little or no warning during a state of emergency.
January 10, 2025
Should You Be Worried About Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?
HMPV may sound like it has pandemic potential, but experts say it’s a familiar respiratory virus that generally only causes mild cold-like symptoms.
January 09, 2025
Drinking Coffee Only in the Morning May Offer the Most Heart-Health Benefits
Drinking coffee in the morning lowers the risk of heart disease and premature death more than drinking coffee throughout the day or not at all, a recent study shows.
January 09, 2025
Norovirus Spikes in U.S. as Stomach Bug Hits Hard
U.S. outbreaks this year are more than double what they were at the same time last year with the stomach virus causing symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
January 08, 2025
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Reported in Louisiana
The risk of catching H5N1 bird flu remains low, and there have been no reported cases of person-to-person spread.
January 07, 2025
Respiratory Viruses Are Surging Across the U.S.
Emergency room visits for flu and RSV are very high, according to the latest data, with numbers for COVID-19 low for now but expected to rise.
January 07, 2025
Heart Disease Is Tied to an Increased Risk of Advanced Breast Cancer
Women with preexisting heart disease may have more-advanced tumors at the time of diagnosis, a new study shows.
January 03, 2025
‘U.S. News & World Report’ Reveals Its Best Diets for 2025
Learn about the best diets overall, the best diets for weight loss, and the best diets for health conditions like high cholesterol or arthritis.
January 03, 2025
Our Top Celebrity Health Stories of 2024
Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis was big health news in 2024, with other famous names like Lance Bass and Wendy Williams also making headlines.
December 31, 2024
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100
Carter devoted his life to causes like Habitat for Humanity and the eradication of neglected illnesses like guinea worm disease.
December 30, 2024
FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
By aiding weight loss, Zepbound can improve symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people with obesity — but CPAP machines remain the first-line treatment.
December 27, 2024
Coffee and Tea May Lower Risk of Head and Neck Cancers
Drinking coffee and tea could lower the risk of some head and neck cancers, but giving up alcohol and tobacco could have a bigger impact.
December 24, 2024
FDA Says Shortages of GLP-1 Drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound Are Over
Sales of copycat compounded tirzepatide will have to end in 2 or 3 months, the FDA adds.
December 23, 2024