Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Study reveals weekend-only workouts can also boost heart health
Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi granted full FDA approval and that means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of more than 60 diseases, study suggests
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Strong leg muscles possibly linked to improved health results after a heart attack, study finds
Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.
Cases of human metapneumovirus spiked this spring, CDC says – what is it?
Most have mild cases of this lesser-known virus, but some may have complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Here’s what to know.
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, gets full FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, key symptoms identified, US study finds
A U.S. study suggests 1 in 10 people are getting long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.