Healthy Living

This odd dental habit could spark heart health risks, experts warn

The oral hygiene trend of tongue scraping may improve hygiene and reduce bad breath — but overdoing it could harm heart health by disrupting good bacteria and raising blood pressure risk.

Enoki mushroom packages recalled for possible listeria contamination

A brand of enoki mushrooms has been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the mushroom packages were distributed nationwide.

Joe Rogan gave up drinking alcohol for this one simple reason

Podcaster Joe Rogan recently stopped drinking alcohol, he announced on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience." Neurosurgeon Dr. Brett Osborn shares the associated health risks.

Jennifer Aniston breaks 'extreme' fear of flying with hypnosis: Does it work?

Jennifer Aniston recently shared that hypnosis therapy helped address her severe fear of flying. Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert comments on how to treat flight anxiety.

E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report

The FDA is under fire for not publicly warning about deadly E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states, raising questions about food safety protocols.

HHS probing hospital over firing of nurse who blew whistle on minors getting gender treatments

HHS is investigating a hospital after a nurse who sought a religious exemption to avoid administering puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to children was fired.

New drug for Parkinson’s shown to be effective in clinical trials: 'Very encouraged'

A new pill, tavapadon, has shown potential in easing Parkinson’s symptoms while limiting side effects. In patients taking at least 400 mg of levodopa daily, tavapadon helped reduce motor fluctuations.

First GLP-1 pill for weight loss, diabetes shows success in late-phase trial

Eli Lilly has seen positive results from a phase 3 trial of Orforglipron, the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss and type 2 diabetes. Previous versions were administered via injection.

Rising autism rates now affect 3% of children, says CDC report

A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks reacts to the latest data.

Fake Ozempic drugs found in US drug supply, FDA warns

The FDA has issued a warning about counterfeit Ozempic medications, sharing the lot numbers and serial numbers of products that should not be used, sold or distributed.