Healthy Living

Tourists told to visit iconic destination 'on doctor's orders' as pushback emerges

The "Visit Sweden" campaign created a medical referral program in which doctors can prescribe Swedish trips for mental and physical health through evidence-based cultural activities.

5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

Medical experts share five essential tips for flu shot preparation and recovery, including proper clothing choices, hydration and management of side effects.

Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses

Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.

Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease

Researchers announce breakthrough results for AMT-130, the first disease-modifying treatment for Huntington's disease, with FDA approval application planned for early next year.

AI tech helps a senior reunite with her cat after 11 days

A woman from Washington reunited with her missing Maine Coon cat Louie after 11 days using Love Lost, a free AI-powered pet recovery platform.

Experts sound alarm as weight-loss shortcut could put Americans at risk

High costs and shortages are driving demand for unregulated GLP-1 drugs, prompting FDA alerts about counterfeit Ozempic and calls for stricter enforcement by legal experts.

New MAHA initiative around biomedical research is uniting the GOP with some unusual bed fellows

In a striking alliance, MAHA’s latest health strategy pairs together unusual collaborators to support a federal initiative that phases out animal-based science experiments.

Your morning coffee could be sabotaging your prescription drugs without you knowing it

Heart medications, asthma treatments, osteoporosis drugs and mental health prescriptions can all interact with caffeine, potentially altering their therapeutic benefits.

Freedom and facts, not fear, should frame America's choices on alcohol

A new Gallup poll shows 53% of Americans now view moderate drinking as harmful to health, with young adults leading a significant shift away from alcohol consumption.

Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms

Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.