This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, research shows.
Cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, research shows.
Early tick surge raises concerns for spike in Lyme, other diseases
Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.
Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.
What are peptides? FDA may ease restrictions on unproven health fad
Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.
Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to safely dispose of unneeded medications
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday, April 25, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday, April 25, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Diets heavy in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains linked to lung cancer risk
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Why everything has protein now as GLP-1 drugs reshape what America wants to eat
From protein lattes to GLP-1 menus, brands are leaning hard into high-protein marketing as weight-loss drugs reshape what many Americans want to eat.
From protein lattes to GLP-1 menus, brands are leaning hard into high-protein marketing as weight-loss drugs reshape what many Americans want to eat.
AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals
Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory, according to a new study.
Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory, according to a new study.
These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
What is Shigella? CDC calls increase in infections a 'public health threat'
The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S.
The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S.
Erica Schwartz nominated by Trump to lead Atlanta-based CDC
President Donald Trump nominated former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz on Thursday to lead the Atlanta-based CDC.
President Donald Trump nominated former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz on Thursday to lead the Atlanta-based CDC.
Emory and Georgia Tech trial helps paralyzed patients speak
Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech are using brain-computer interfaces to help paralyzed patients speak.
Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech are using brain-computer interfaces to help paralyzed patients speak.
Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
San Francisco priest donates his kidney to another priest
Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.
Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.