Health

The health and wellness information put out on television, podcasts, social media, websites and elsewhere can be overwhelming, but a leading oncologist and University of Pennsylvania bioethicist ar[...]

blood test may predict Alzheimer's riskDr.Jeremy Koppel, co-director of the Litwin-Zucker Center, discusses a new blood test capable of predicting Alzheimer's risk up to 10 years in advance.The te[...]

A recent study suggestsGLP-1-related weight lossmay improve some women’s relationships and employment status.Rebecca Diamond, professor of economics at Harvard University in Boston,independently pu[...]

York City health officials warn of Legionnaires' disease outbreakHealth officials in New York City have issued a warning about a Legionnaires' disease outbreak, with 23 confirmed cases and 17 hosp[...]

Canadian wildfire smokeis drifting across parts of the U.S., prompting doctors to warn that even healthy people may face risks from prolonged exposure to polluted air.More than 180 wildfires are bu[...]

CDC official outlines severity of cyclosporiasis as cases surges across USCases of Cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic illness, are skyrocketing across 34 states, with nearly 7,000 confirmed or unde[...]

Millions of Americans withhigh cholesterolnow have a new treatment option, as the FDA has approved the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor.Merck, the New Jersey-based manufacturer of Lipfendra (e[...]

Neurologists are warning that popular weight-loss medications could have severe negative effects on neurodegenerative conditionslike ALS.Jinsy Andrews, MD, a neurologist and director of NYU Langone[...]

ACyclospora parasite outbreakhas put lettuce in the spotlight as investigators examine a possible link to Taco Bell, raising concerns among consumers about whether it's still safe to eat fresh gree[...]

Health influencers promote cortisol reduction tipsNYC certified dietitian and nutritionist Amy Shapiro discusses the latest social media health trends centered around cortisol, often dubbed the 'stres[...]