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March 25, 2025

Senate committee advances nomination of Dr Oz to run Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance voted along party lines Tuesday to advance Dr. Mehmet Oz's nomination to run Medicare and Medicaid services to a full Senate vote.

March 25, 2025

Heart disease risk higher for women who have these unhealthy lifestyle habits

A new study highlights that eight specific health and lifestyle factors could increase women's heart disease risk more than men's. Doctors share their insights.

March 25, 2025

Trump administration to shutter HHS’ long COVID office: report

The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice will shut down under the Trump administration following announcements of HHS' reorganization effort.

March 25, 2025

Amazon Big Spring Sale: 8 natural remedies on sale that can help combat spring allergies

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has many allergy-relief products on sale, including those made with organic, natural ingredients.

March 25, 2025

Trump admin cuts additional $1M in federal funding for 'transgender animal' experiments

The National Institute of Health quietly cut over $1 million in federally funded research evaluating if rats going through hormone therapy were more likely to overdose on a popular party drug.

March 25, 2025

Whiskey for life? Age matters if you want a shot at winning this contest

Cinnamon whiskey lovers have the chance to win a free lifetime supply of a popular liqueur brand. One requirement is that they were born in 1935 or earlier — and they need to submit a short essay.

March 25, 2025

Senate committee to vote on Dr. Oz's nomination to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance will vote later Tuesday on whether to advance Dr. Mehmet Oz's nomination to run Medicare and Medicaid services to a full Senate vote.

March 25, 2025

Men face higher cancer risk with this specific body fat measurement

New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for obesity-related cancers — but only for men, not for women. Experts weighed in.

March 25, 2025

Flight passenger says dog barked 'nonstop' during 8-hour flight, sparking debate among travelers

A Reddit user is sparking a debate over traveling with pets after a dog was barking nonstop during an eight-hour flight from Paris to Newark, New Jersey. Social media users weigh in.

March 25, 2025

'Zombie drug' smuggled across southern border a growing threat to Americans, doctor warns

Xylazine, which is added to fentanyl and makes the synthetic opioid even deadlier, is being manufactured abroad and smuggled into the U.S., a doctor says.