HEALTH
Weight-Loss Drug May Cause Increased Risk of Rare Blindness, Study Claims
A study claims that patients taking drugs for diabetes and obesity were more likely to develop NAION, although no direct link has been confirmed.
Scientists May Have Found the Secret to a Longer Life
A new study has shown that those who count their blessings are less likely to die early.
Poor Exam Results May Not Be Entirely Your Fault, Study Reveals
High ceilings might be hurting your exam scores, a new study found.
Cucumber Recall Update As Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Untreated Water
"Salmonella found in the water used by Bedner Growers is a match to a strain of Salmonella Braenderup that is causing some of the illnesses," the FDA said.
Opioid Breakthrough as New Drug Supercharges Overdose-Reversing Medicine
"We hope this molecule may serve in the future as additional tools in the fight against opioid overdose deaths," the researchers told Newsweek.
Common US Environmental Pollutants May Cause Depression
A new study has linked common U.S. pollutants to depression symptoms, highlighting key public health concerns.
Sharks May Hold Secret to Keeping a Healthy Heart as You Age
Greenland sharks are the longest-living vertebrates on the planet and may offer insights into extending human life spans.
Weight-Loss Breakthrough As Scientists Make Regular Fat Cells Burn Calories
Scientists discover how to transform white fat cells into calorie-burning beige cells, paving the way for weight-loss treatments.
First Real-Time Embryo Growth Video May Solve Human Development 'Mystery'
Insights gained from this footage may help us better understand congenital defects during early pregnancy and how to stop them.
How It's Possible to 'Inherit Stress', According to a Neurosurgeon
John Strugar, a professor at Yale University, said that although although we can inherit stress, it can be reversed.
Alzheimer's Breakthrough May 'Rescue' Early Neuron Loss
The findings may also help in the treatment of many other neurodegenerative diseases, the researchers say.
Autism and ADHD Might Be Diagnosable in Babies via 'Intelligent Onesies'
The wriggling of newborns could help scientists detect neurodivergent conditions much earlier in a child's life, a study reveals.
NYC, Philadelphia Among US Cities That May Get 'Inundated' With Raw Sewage
The findings add to growing concerns the cities could be facing a public health crisis.
Foods Overlooked in the US May Boost Kids' Brain Power
"[These] foods are often not a regular part of children's diets in the United States," the researchers said.
Scientists Reveal Foods To Eat Now To Stave Off Cognitive Decline Later
Data on over 3,000 people shows only 8 percent with low-quality diets maintained high cognitive abilities into their 70s, a new study reveals.
Common Snack Foods May Increase Risk of Death
Some foods were more closely linked with an increased mortality risk than others.
Map Shows Top 10 Most 'Dangerous' States in the US
U.S. death rates are roughly 2.5 times higher than average in other high-income countries, but some states are worse than others.
CEO Reveals the Six Things She Does Every Day
"I love what I do, but I was starting to see the signs of burnout coming," Viviane Paxinos said.
'Concerning' Bird Flu Study Finds Surfaces Contaminated for a Long Time
The findings come amid a multi-state outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows and a third confirmed case in humans.
A Decade In, Value-Based Care Looks Like Buying a Patient's Fridge
When a health system knows no boundaries, patients—and budgets—reap the benefits.
Full List of California Beaches Residents Warned to Avoid
Public health officials in Southern California urged beachgoers to avoid 18 beaches over concerns about high bacteria levels.
Cardiovascular Health Now Biggest Risk Factor for Dementia
Dementia risk factors are changing, and the new biggest threat has been revealed in research.
Delaware Warning Over Deadly Disease-Carrying Bugs: 'Wake-Up Call'
"The bugs are here," the researchers said. "There is a hole in the system."
Fatigue Was My Only Symptom. The Diagnosis Left Me in Shock
I had to start planning for a life possibly without me in it. My hope for a cure sits in the hands of a stranger.