OTC birth control pill expands access to more people
A new study shows more than 26% of the people taking the “O-pill” were not using any birth control before.
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New blood pressure guidelines recommend less alcohol
Health experts have released updated guidelines for managing blood pressure, including an earlier start to treatment and a stronger focus on cutting out alcohol.
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Americans are drinking less alcohol
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans are drinking alcohol at the lowest levels in decades. Only 54% of U.S. adults said they currently drink, marking the lowest number in the poll’s history.
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Fast walking is key longevity, research says
Analysis of the data showed study participants who fast-walked for at least 15 minutes every day saw a nearly 20% reduction in premature death.
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Friendly’s recalls ice cream over mislabeled packages
More than 300 tubs of ice cream were packaged in Vanilla Bean containers, but with Cookies & Cream lids. The affected cartons were distributed in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Former U.S. surgeon general on CDC shooting and vaccine research cuts
Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about a shooting which left a police officer in Georgia dead as well as talk about cuts to mRNA vaccine research.
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Trump Administration pulls funding for mRNA research
The decision effectively cancels projects being led by major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moderna.
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Dr. Oz on drug pricing, Medicaid and rural healthcare
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the impact of drug pricing due to tariffs, changes being made to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid services, and more.
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Dogs in California die due to an unknown cause
Neighbors say, in the last 10 days, six dogs have died and more than a dozen more have fallen ill without a clear cause.
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Psychiatrist on why ignoring negative emotions can backfire
In her book, “Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being,” Dr. Sue Varma suggests avoiding phrases that invalidate a person’s feelings, like “You’re overreacting,” “Don’t be so sensitive,” “Just let it go,” and “You’re making a big deal out of nothing.”
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Deion Sanders announces he’s been cured of bladder cancer
Sanders revealed he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer. However, his oncologist says he underwent a procedure to remove his bladder and construct a new one, and he is now cancer free.
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‘Kids Eat in Color’ founder offers tips to help kids eat better
“Kids Eat in Color” founder Jennifer Anderson has specific advice on children and candy. Delay introducing sugar as long as you can. Avoid negotiating about it, and try not to frame it as “bad” so your child doesn’t feel guilty or scared.
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New study says the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains
British researchers examined a large database of brain scans and found an age acceleration of five-and-a-half months associated with the pandemic
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Erik Menendez reportedly battling a ‘serious medical condition’
It comes as he and his brother, Lyle, are fighting for their freedom, with both serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents.
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Researchers say more than 14 million children remain unvaccinated
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund released its latest immunization report last week. Researchers found roughly 14.3 million children have never received a vaccine shot.
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New study finds nicotine pouches responsible for poisoning kids
The study looked at cases of children under six who accidentally ingested nicotine through products like vapes, gums, and lozenges. Most types of exposures fell after 2016, but exposures from one delivery method, nicotine pouches, went way up, rising more than 760% between 2020 and 2023.
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Psychologist shares how to talk to kids about disasters
Tragedies, such as the recent deadly flooding in Texas, have left kids with a lot of questions and perhaps some anxiety. Research shows children who see or hear about disasters are more likely to show symptoms of fear, worry, preoccupation, and even have trouble sleeping.
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Plague detected in patient who died in Arizona
A patient who died at a Flagstaff, Arizona hospital last week was diagnosed with the bacteria that causes the plague, marking the first known plague-related death in Coconino County since 2007.
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How kids with heart conditions can safely stay active this summer
About 900,000 children in the U.S. are estimated to be living with a heart condition, according to the CDC.
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CDC ends emergency response to H5N1 Bird Flu as cases drop
The agency says the decision comes after a steady drop in cases and no new human infections reported since February.
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