Health

An FDA-organized committee, influenced by HHS Secretary RFK Jr., has voted to endorse lifting restrictions on peptide approval, despite ongoing safety and efficacy data gaps.

Two major Cyclospora outbreaks are here. The biggest is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell. What symptoms to watch for, how to get tested, and what it means for you.

A new dental gel could rebuild damaged tooth enamel, potentially preventing decay and helping sensitive teeth. Here's what this innovative approach from University of Nottingham scientists means for your oral health and when you might see it.

As the DRC Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak reaches 999 deaths, new clinical trials for vaccines and treatments emerge.

A breakthrough using the pghi-4 molecule aims to restore vancomycin effectiveness against resistant superbugs like E. faecium.

New research from the Institute of Science Tokyo indicates that cultural engagement is linked to a 3-year reduction in physiological age.

A study linking Popular Sugar Substitutes to faster brain aging challenges their 'healthy alternative' positioning, potentially reshaping market dynamics for food and beverage companies.

Artificial intelligence is being piloted to streamline prior authorization, but concerns grow about increased wrongful denials and potential profit motives in rejecting care.

Wildfire smoke lung effects are a major health concern as Canada's wildfires push air quality to hazardous levels. Understand how fine particulate matter affects your respiratory system and the strategies to reduce exposure, including staying indoors and using N95 respirators, as recommended by health officials.

Researchers solved a 15-year mystery: how Bacteroides fragilis toxin triggers colon cancer. It binds to claudin-4, suggesting new therapies.

New NHS data reveals black doctors are four times less likely than white counterparts to receive medical training placements.

New research suggests far more people may have the marker for alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-linked meat allergy, than previously thought. Here’s what these new alpha-gal antibodies numbers mean for you and your diet.