June 19, 2025 – The FDA has approved the first twice-yearly shot to reduce the risk of HIV infections.

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are a class of man-made compounds used in nonstick and waterproof products. They are ...

A new report questions the safety and effectiveness of most sunscreens, but dermatologists say those concerns may be ...

Pushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.

The FDA has approved a new pill called Widaplik, which combines three drugs – telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide – to treat adults who have high blood pressure.

At least 4 out of 10 women have dense breast tissue and may need testing beyond a standard mammogram. Two new studies help clarify your next steps.

May 8, 2025 – If you’ve ever hesitated before getting a CT scan, you’re not alone. A recent study linked 5% of all new cancer cases to radiation exposure from CT scans – a finding that’s ...

How Did the Blue Waffle Myth Start? This hoax started many years ago, when someone posted an online image of a bright blue vulva (the outside of a vagina). According to the anonymous poster, it ...

Nov. 19, 2024 – Want to lose a little weight, better manage your diabetes, or reduce your risk of heart problems? Odds are you eligible for a prescription for semaglutide, the popular diabetes ...

Sept. 16, 2024 – Tiny bottles of the weight loss drug Zepbound have started arriving in mailboxes across the country. People who order the medicine directly from drugmaker Eli Lilly can pay much ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) helps people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar if diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications haven’t worked. If you’ve just gotten a prescription for it ...

Red meat isn’t as high in purines as organ meats are, but they have enough that it’s wise to eat beef, venison, and bison only on occasion to keep your uric acid levels lower. Your safest ...