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It's hard to stop at 1 drink. Here's why — and how to cut back on alcohol.

Alcohol triggers the release of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that makes you feel good — and makes it harder to stop.

Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and stings — and avoid bugs this summer

You’re not imagining things — bugs, including ones that bite, are more active in the summer. Here’s how to identify bug bites, treat them and keep bugs away.

The FDA reverses its ban on Juul e-cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it has reversed its ban on Juul e-cigarettes while it reviews new court decisions and considers updated information provided by the vape maker.

A man in Mexico died with one form of bird flu, but US officials remain focused on another

The mysterious death of a man in Mexico who had one kind of bird flu is unrelated to outbreaks of a different type at U.S. dairy farms, experts say. Here’s a look at the case and the different types of bird flu. WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MEXICO BIRD FLU CASE? A 59-year-old man in Mexico who had been bedridden because of chronic health problems developed a fever, shortness of breath and diarrhea in April.

New COVID-19 vaccine for fall should target JN.1 lineage, not variant, FDA panel

Current vaccines don’t provide as much protection against JN.1 and its several sub-variants that have been driving cases for months.

Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak that has spread to 25 states

Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.

How AP analyzed Gaza Health Ministry's death toll data

The Associated Press analyzed the death toll in the Israel-Hamas war using data provided by the Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip. The analysis found that the proportion of women and children killed has declined over time. The ministry, which is part of the Hamas-run government in Gaza, does not distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths, so the proportion of women and children killed is seen as the best available proxy for the civilian death toll.

Halsey reveals she has lupus and a rare blood-cell disorder. Here's what to know.

The singer was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease and rare blood disorder two years ago.

What to know about the first human case of H5N2 bird flu

Should we be worried about the first human case of the H5N2 strain of bird flu? H5N2, confirmed in a man in Mexico who died, is different from the bird flu virus affecting cows in the U.S.

Study finds 1 in 5 young athletes meet criteria for pre-hypertension

Up to one in five young athletes ages 10 to 31 may have pre-hypertension, a precursor to high blood pressure, according to a new preliminary study. More than 20% of athletes studied met the criteria for having high blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Teenage boys appeared to be more at risk than teenage girls, according to the study, with more than double the rates of stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension.

Heart Healthy Foods: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Heart-healthy foods can both benefit long-lasting cardiovascular health and prevent heart disease. Here are the foods to eat and those to avoid

Everything You Need to Know About Metabolic Acidosis

Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which acid builds up in the body due to a problem in your cells that throws off the chemical balance in your blood. Learn more.

Trooper hailed as a hero after saving baby who stopped breathing

Baby Brexley was traveling with her parents, mom Gracie Gray and dad Kahl Huffman, along U.S. Highway 54 in Kiowa County on May 12 when her parents said she suddenly stopped breathing, lost consciousness and started turning a purplish color. "On our way to church, she just kind of got into this weird cry, so I had Kahl pull over," Gray recounted to "Good Morning America." Both Gray, 22, and Huffman, 30, said they felt "helpless" at the time.

Woman says she battles trauma, depression 1 year after not receiving abortion care under Florida law

Deborah Dorbert knew it would be excruciating, both emotionally and physically, to carry to term and deliver a baby doctors told her would only live a few minutes, at most. "It was the most excruciating pain to go through," Dorbert, 35, told "Good Morning America" of giving birth to her son Milo Evan Dorbert on March 3, 2023, after not being able to access abortion care in her home state of Florida. What Dorbert said she never could have imagined was the mental health crisis that would unfold

Mpox public health campaign was successful but cases still occur at low levels in US: Study

In summer 2022, the global mpox outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the U.S. with cases rising exponentially every week and no signs of slowing. Dr. David Talaen, co-lead author and a professor of emergency medicine and infectious diseases at UCLA, said after the 2022 global outbreak, there were small, localized outbreaks seen in cities including Chicago and Los Angeles, so the team wanted to examine if mpox was remerging. "The second thing was that mpox is not strictly a sexually transmitted

Prince William gives update on Kate Middleton's health amid cancer treatment

Prince William shared an update on Kate Middleton's health this week, nearly three months after Kate announced she had been diagnosed with cancer. While meeting with World War II veterans in Portsmouth, England, on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, William was asked by one veteran whether Kate was "getting any better." In response, William said, "Yes," adding, "She would've loved to be here today."

Bird flu outbreak reported in Minnesota dairy herd, the state's first

(Reuters) -The ongoing U.S. outbreak of avian flu in dairy cattle reached Minnesota on Thursday as the state announced its first infected herd. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health said the farmer of the affected herd reported more than 40 cows with signs of fever. The animals were tested on Monday and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the positive test on Wednesday night.

What Is Iliopsoas Bursitis?

Sometimes a Post-Op Side Effect

More than 160 sick from recalled cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak

Check your fridge or produce drawer before you add cucumbers to a salad or enjoy as a snack, because the garden varietal has been recalled across 14 states and was recently linked to a Salmonella outbreak. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 162 people have reported illness and 54 people have been hospitalized with salmonella following a cucumber recall by a Florida producer. The agency's epidemiologic data and testing showed the outbreak strain of Salmonella Afri

Confusion and Cognitive Effects: What to Know

A Symptom With Many Potential Causes

US FDA staff raise no major concerns about Eli Lilly Alzheimer's drug

An FDA analysis of trial data for Eli Lilly's experimental Alzheimer's drug donanemab released on Thursday revealed no red flags, but raised questions about safety of the treatment for patients with early-stage disease. The drug is a potential rival to Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi, which won approval last July. Both treatments are antibodies designed to remove toxic beta amyloid plaques from the brains of people with early Alzheimer's disease.

Common sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question. Xylitol is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new Cleveland Clinic research.

The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 took on people with diabetes continues today

People with diabetes are about twice as likely to become seriously ill with COVID-19 compared with those who don’t have diabetes.

Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel2) and Vision Loss

A Progressive Type of Vision Loss

Novartis, Roche unit and others face Italy antitrust probe over eye drug

ROME (Reuters) -Italy's antitrust regulator said on Thursday it had launched an investigation into pharmaceutical companies including Novartis and Roche-controlled Genentech for having potentially restricted competition in the sale of an eye drug. Biopharma developer Samsung Bioepis, biotechs Biogen and Genentech, and Novartis, and some of their Italian, Dutch and UK units, allegedly coordinated their commercial strategies to delay the launch in Italy of Byooviz, a drug made with ranibizumab an

1st fatal human case of bird flu subtype confirmed in Mexico: WHO

It is the first laboratory-confirmed human case of the H5N2 strain of bird flu, or avian influenza, reported globally and the first-ever reported case in Mexico. This strain is different than the bird flu strain that is currently circulating in livestock in the United States and has infected three dairy workers in the U.S.

Patient in Mexico dies after bird flu infection, becoming strain's first human fatality: WHO

A person in Mexico who died after contracting bird flu is the first death from an avian flu strain not previously detected in humans, WHO says.

Man in Mexico died of a bird flu strain that hadn't been confirmed before in a human, WHO says

A man's death in Mexico was caused by a strain of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. The WHO said it wasn’t clear how the man became infected, although H5N2 has been reported in poultry in Mexico. There are numerous types of bird flu.

Jelly Roll, wife announce they are exploring growing family via IVF

Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie XO are exploring expanding their family via in vitro fertilization (IVF), the couple announced this week. The singer first opened up about his family plans on the Tuesday episode of the "Bussin' with the Boys" podcast saying, "My wife and I are talking about having a baby." "My plan was never to be 60 it was to be like 55...Now I'm like, well I'd like to see my 60s you know what I mean" noted Jelly Roll, who recently completed a 5k run.

'American Idol' alum Mandisa died from complications of class III obesity. Here's what that means.

Experts explain how weight-related complications might have led to the singer's death.

FDA advisers urge targeting JN.1 strain in recipe for fall's COVID vaccines

Government advisers Wednesday said it’s time to update the recipe for the COVID-19 vaccines Americans will receive in the fall -- targeting a version of the ever-evolving coronavirus called JN.1. Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax all have tested doses updated to match the JN.1 variant that became dominant last winter. FDA’s advisers voted Wednesday that the next vaccine should come from the JN.1 “lineage” or family.

Will there be a new Covid vaccine in the fall?

Although Covid cases remain low in the U.S., vaccine experts are already looking toward the winter, with eyes on preventing a seasonal surge.

Humans can catch bird flu, but not easily. What experts say about symptoms and risks

What to know about symptoms and risk after three Americans tested positive for the virus this year.

Too Much Sun? Here’s How to Tell If You Have Sunburn or Sun Poisoning

Sunburn and sun poisoning are both types of skin damage caused by overexposure to the sun’s UV rays. However, the big difference is how severe they can get and the symptoms they bring along. Here's how to tell the difference, according to dermatologists.

Adults 60+ Will Have 3 RSV Vaccines to Choose From This Year

Moderna's RSV vaccine, the first RSV vaccine to use mRNA, earned FDA approval for adults 60 and up. Here's what you need to know.

Bird flu reported in Iowa dairy herd, expanding US outbreak in cows

CHICAGO (Reuters) -A U.S. outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows expanded to a tenth state as Iowa reported its first infection in a herd on Wednesday. The United States has confirmed cases in more than 80 herds nationwide since late March and three dairy workers have tested positive. Iowa, which is projected to be the tenth biggest milk-producing state this year, is the first new state to find an infected dairy herd since the U.S. confirmed an outbreak in Colorado on April 26.

First case of rare, sexually transmitted form of ringworm reported in the U.S.

A sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the United States.

Martin Lawrence addresses health concerns after ‘Bad Boys 4’ premiere: ‘I’m healthy as hell’

Martin Lawrence is assuring fans that he is healthy amid concern sparked by his “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” press tour.

Person with bird flu died in Mexico, WHO says

(Reuters) -A person with prior health complications who had contracted bird flu died in Mexico in April and the source of exposure to the virus was unknown, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. WHO said the current risk of bird flu virus to the general population is low. The 59-year-old resident of the State of Mexico had been hospitalized in Mexico City and died on April 24 after developing a fever, shortness of breath, diarrhea, nausea and general discomfort, WHO said.

First-of-its-kind Youth Mental Health Corps trains young people to help their peers

The Youth Mental Health Corps, a first-of-its-kind public-private initiative trains youth to help their peers and get credentials to pursue behavioral health careers to help tackle the youth mental health crisis.

Halsey shares details on lupus, 'rare' disorder in emotional Instagram post

Halsey is opening up about her health struggles she sings about in her new song "The End." The "Without Me" singer took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that she has been diagnosed with both systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a "rare" T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder beginning in 2022. SLE is the most common form of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of the body, according to the Lupus Foundation of America.

An FDA panel just rejected using MDMA to treat PTSD. Here are 5 things to know about the psychedelic drug.

MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is seen by some experts as a potential breakthrough treatment for PTSD, a mental health condition that’s difficult to treat.

Salmonella outbreak may be linked to recalled cucumbers, CDC says

Testing detected salmonella in a cucumber distributed by Fresh Start Produce, of Delray Beach, Florida, which last week recalled whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17 to May 21, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC received reports of 162 people sickened with salmonella potentially tied to the cucumbers in 25 states and Washington, D.C., between March 11 and May 16. The CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also are investigating an outbr

Jelly Roll is doing cold plunges as part of his new wellness kick. Here's what experts say about the effects of an ice-cold bath.

The musician says he does 30 minutes in a sauna before submerging himself into cold water.

'American Idol' singer Mandisa died of class III obesity, autopsy reveals

Grammy-award winning gospel singer Mandisa died of complications of class III obesity, according to her autopsy.

Heavy metals in dark chocolate pose 'minimal risk' to kids, none for adults, finds new study

A 2023 consumer reports study found elevated levels of lead or cadmium in a third of dark chocolate — but new research found metals in fewer than 3% of samples.

New Report Underscores the Seriousness of Long COVID

One of the nation’s premier medical advisory organizations has weighed in on long COVID with a 265-page report that recognizes the seriousness and persistence of the condition for millions of Americans. More than four years since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, long COVID continues to damage many people’s ability to function, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, a nongovernmental institution that advises federal agencies on science and medicine. “Long

20 Benefits of Pilates Backed by Science

There are many health benefits of pilates, from improving flexibility to increasing muscle strength and toning the body. Here’s what you need to know.

Actress speaks out after announcing she’s pregnant at 54

"Boy Meets World" star Trina McGee is opening up about her fourth pregnancy at the age of 54. McGee, who gave birth to her three younger children in her 20s, told "Good Morning America" she became pregnant again in her 50s naturally. The actress, who played Angela Moore on the popular '90s TV sitcom, said she began trying natural remedies such as elixirs one year ago as she and her husband Marcello Thedford started trying to conceive.

How Sensory Processing Disorder Can Impact Your Life

Whether you're oversensitive or undersensitive, there are ways to cope