THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- For the first time, researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have broken down statistics on depression among Americans, pinpointing which states the debilitating illness is most likely to...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Scientists say they have created the first synthetic human embryo models, not actual human embryos but models meant to simulate and better understand early human development. These embryo-like structures were created from...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Menopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings can...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to the lengthy list of health benefits associated with this style of eating. Now, a new, small study suggests that one type of intermittent fasting — early time-restricted...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Vaginal "seeding" may be a safe way to transfer mom's beneficial bacteria to C-section babies -- and it might help them hit some early milestones a bit sooner, a small clinical trial suggests. Experts stressed that the...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- People with early markers of Alzheimer's disease in the brain also have alterations in their gut bacteria, a new study finds — hinting at a potential way to identify people at risk of dementia, and possibly even...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- A majority of insured Americans have struggled with a wide array of stumbling blocks when trying to get coverage for their health care needs, a new national survey shows. All told, the KFF report uncovered numerous...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Dads get plenty of attention on Father's Day, but they've sometimes been overlooked in research about how they affect their children's health. But from the start, fathers shape their...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Could high-quality child care for young children translate into better grades in math and science? Yes, says new research that found children with caregivers who provided both warmth and mental stimulation go on to do...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Suicides and homicides among young Americans are steadily increasing, U.S. federal health officials reported Thursday. Between 2007 and 2021, suicide rates among 10- to 24-year-olds soared 62% -- from 6.8 to 11 per...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- American men die of drug overdoses at a higher rate than women, but new research shows that difference can't be completely explained by factors like misuse or greater use. A study led by scientists from the Icahn School of...
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- While food allergies have not historically been top of mind for racial and ethnic minorities, new research shows that Hispanic, Black and Asian communities all face a higher prevalence of these issues. Money also mattered:...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study. People with IBD are 13% more likely to have a stroke up to 25 years after their diagnosis than those...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Regulators want your next tattoo to be as safe as it is trendy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft of new guidance aimed at helping manufacturers and distributors of tattoo inks prevent microbial...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Women with multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant, and researchers now think they know why. Pregnancy causes a downshift in a woman’s immune system, and it appears that this unintentionally improves...
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Crohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than half a million Americans have...
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Linzess (linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation. The approval was based on data from 328 participants...