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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.

March 25, 2025

Texas lawmakers consider measure prohibiting SNAP benefits from being used to purchase junk food

A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.

March 24, 2025

Trump nominates Susan Monarez to become the next CDC director, says Americans 'lost confidence' in agency

Susan Monarez, the current acting director of the CDC, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next director of the agency.

March 24, 2025

Hair loss? Gut health issues? Dr. Nicole Saphier reveals smart fixes

Dr. Nicole Saphier shared her advice on treating hair thinning with natural oils and herbs, plus expert tips on improving gut health through probiotics, prebiotics, hydration and diet.

March 24, 2025

Dengue fever cases rising in popular spring break locations, CDC alerts

As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.

March 24, 2025

New bipartisan proposal targets 'one of the most egregious' kinds of fraud ravaging healthcare industry

A Medicaid and Medicare fraud crackdown is anticipated with a bipartisan congressional proposal to check Social Security Administration death records.

March 24, 2025

Cooking up food in the office microwave? New study reveals shocking amount of bacteria

A study analyzed bacteria levels in office microwaves compared to other environments. A food safety expert shared essential hygiene tips to keep shared microwaves clean and minimize health risks.

March 24, 2025

North Carolina family can sue over COVID-19 vaccine administered without consent, court rules

A North Carolina mother and her son can sue after the boy was given a COVID-19 vaccine without consent, the state Supreme Court ruled.