Melissa Rudy

PM2.5 particles from Canadian wildfire smoke can penetrate deep into lungs and the bloodstream, posing risks even for healthy people across 20+ states.

Lipfendra, the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by roughly 56% to 60% when combined with statins.

Doctors say the risk of Cyclospora from eating lettuce remains extremely low, but recommend washing all leafy greens thoroughly amid the Taco Bell probe.

A viral TikTok trend showing people microwaving NeeDoh stress balls led to an Alabama boy getting third-degree burns after hot gel exploded on his neck.

Preliminary findings suggest aortic dissection was the cause of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death. Doctors explain the warning signs and high-risk groups.

A senior care expert says 77% of families wish they'd acted sooner, revealing the subtle signs of cognitive decline to watch for during visits.

Katie Couric detailed a frightening episode at the Aspen Ideas Festival where she thought Joe Biden was president and couldn't recall the year.

Super movers, who walk at speeds comparable to people 30 years younger, showed about half the risk of cognitive decline, a Stony Brook Medicine study found.

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has caused 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations linked to cooling towers.

New ETEC vaccine technology targeting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli has been licensed to Valneva after decades of research at University of Bergen.

Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson says he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an autoimmune disorder that damages the stomach's parietal cells and can interfere with the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12 and iron.

From walking everywhere to eating seasonal foods and sharing community meals, experts say these forgotten American health habits are worth reviving.

Life expectancy rose from the age of 30 to nearly 80 years. Today, infectious diseases have given way to chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

A new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program offers Wegovy and Zepbound to eligible seniors for $50 a month starting July 1, slashing obesity drug costs.

From smallpox eradication to COVID vaccines, explore the most significant vaccine breakthroughs in the U.S. over 250 years of fighting disease.

Researchers found that World Trade Center responders with PTSD showed molecular changes associated with faster biological aging and an increased risk of chronic illness.

Doctors suspected metastatic brain cancer in a 60-year-old man, but scans revealed pork tapeworm larvae causing neurocysticercosis.

U.S. life expectancy has doubled since 1776 thanks to vaccines, antibiotics, sanitation and clean water that reduced infectious disease deaths.

Brandi Glanville says doctors confirmed a benign tumor in her facial lymph node, sharing the update on her podcast after years of swelling issues.

A new review suggests palmitic acid in saturated fats may impair insulin response, while oleic acid in olive oil may help protect against type 2 diabetes.

Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, has died at 48 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer.

Researchers found eight specific preservatives associated with higher blood pressure, including sodium nitrite commonly found in processed meats.

GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are linked to cosmetic concerns, including sagging earlobes, deflated breasts and flatter buttocks, surgeons say.

New Japanese research links higher vitamin C blood levels to better-preserved brain structure and stronger neural connections in older adults.

Dirty sodas combine soft drinks with syrups, creamers and fruit juices, delivering up to 400 calories and 70 grams of sugar per drink, doctors warn.

A woman with advanced Alzheimer's reportedly showed significant brain function improvements after taking psilocybin mushrooms, per a case report.

Virginia Beach mother Audrey Leishman shares her harrowing sepsis survival story to raise awareness after NASCAR star Kyle Busch's death from the condition.

A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving the next morning, researchers say.

A new study found that a structured yoga program helped cancer survivors experience major improvements in sleep, mood, fatigue and overall well-being.

CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.