For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public…
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Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits
by adminMost adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, but two…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression,…
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Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
by adminPopular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the risks of substance abuse disorders, psychosis, infections, some kinds of cancer and…
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“Ooh, that’s a big one,” Donald Trump said Monday as he signed an executive order – one of dozens during his first hours as president – to withdraw the United…
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Amid a deluge of executive actions, the Trump administration has asked federal health agencies to pause external communications, such as regular scientific reports, updates to websites and health advisories, according…
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The federal government will only recognize two sexes, male and female, under an executive order that President Donald Trump signed Monday. The order reverses efforts by the Biden administration to…
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President Donald Trump announced Monday he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization, in a significant move that drew criticism from public health experts on his first day…
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As the LA wildfires have shown, people with disabilities often have to fend for themselves
by adminAs the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires began last week, Jo-Marie Lawrence was watching a movie in Burbank with her friend when the mall lost power. That meant Lawrence, 32,…
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Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
by adminNow that the US Food and Drug Administration has banned red dye No. 3, many people are criticizing or questioning the safety and the FDA’s allowance of red dye No.…