May 12 FDA says ‘dangerous’ substance known as ‘gas station heroin’ poses major risk to young people FDA Commissioner Martin Makary sounded the alarm on tianeptine, also known as "gas station heroin," and its growing adverse affects on the youth community.
May 12 Common household spice may interfere with medicines, study suggests Cinnamon consumption in large amounts could interfere with medication effectiveness, according to recent research. A study examines health implications and differences between cinnamon types.
May 11 Top 10 'allergy capitals' of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms As allergy season kicks into high gear, a doctor provides tips to manage symptoms, as the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reveals the 10 "allergy capitals" of the U.S.
May 10 Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.
May 8 Why your laundry could be making you sick and what to do about it Research finds the home washing of healthcare uniforms may spread superbugs as domestic machines fail to kill harmful bacteria, according to a new study.
May 7 Undercover investigation: Planned Parenthood prescribing hormones to minors with minimal oversight Phone calls released today by pro-life activist group Live Action reveal that Planned Parenthood clinics in several states offer cross-sex hormonal treatments to minors as young as 16.
May 7 Parkinson's patients who take 'magic mushrooms' see key benefits, study finds A new study finds that psilocybin — a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms — can improve mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.
May 6 Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment A Minnesota woman was told her stage 4 colon cancer couldn’t be cured. Two years later, she’s cancer-free — and says a last-chance clinical trial gave her back her life.
May 5 Man’s blood used to create antivenom for 19 deadly snakes Scientists have created what they believe to be the most broadly effective antivenom to date — and its key ingredient came from a single man's blood. Both the researchers and the donor reveal how it all came together.
May 3 Semaglutide found to have shocking benefit for liver disease patients in new study Semaglutide injections reversed some cases of MASH liver disease in clinical trials, reducing inflammation in 62.9% of patients and offering new hope for those with the life-threatening condition.