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'Vampire facials' were linked to cases of HIV. Here's what to know about the beauty treatment

Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report last week, marking the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through cosmetic services using needles. Federal health officials said in a new report that an investigation from 2018 through 2023 into the clinic in Albuquerque, VIP Spa, found it apparently reused disposable equipment intended for one-

Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker fired

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal from a CBD hemp oil maker fighting a lawsuit from a truck driver who says he got fired after using a product falsely advertised as being free from marijuana's active ingredient. Douglas Horn says he took the product to help with chronic shoulder and back pain he had after a serious accident.

46% of Americans have seasonal allergies — and 22% have missed work or school because of it, new Yahoo/YouGov poll finds

If allergy symptoms are bothersome or impact quality of life, experts say it’s time to take medications. Here's what experts recommend.

How Supplement Stores Are Trying to Tap Into the Ozempic Boom

As diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy took off in the past few years, many people turned away from established diet and nutrition products. Now, two retailers that specialize in nutritional supplements — GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe — are trying new approaches to win over people who are taking those drugs or who are interested in them. GNC is dedicating a wall of supplements in its more than 2,300 stores to products that it believes will appeal to people on Ozempic, which conta

Sexsomnia: An embarrassing sleep disorder no one wants to talk about

Imagine having sex with your partner in your sleep and having no memory of it once awake. Welcome to the world of sexsomnia.

Why Your Breakfast Should Start with a Vegetable

By changing the order in which you eat food, it’s possible to eat carbs and have healthy blood sugar, too.

FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety

Makers of medical tests that have long escaped government oversight will have about four years to show that their new offerings deliver accurate results, under a government rule vigorously opposed by the testing industry. The regulation finalized Monday by the Food and Drug Administration will gradually phase in oversight of new tests developed by laboratories, a multibillion-dollar industry that regulators say poses growing risks to Americans. “The agency cannot stand by while Americans conti

The WHO overturned dogma on how airborne diseases spread. Will the CDC act on it?

The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like Covid, influenza and measles.

Eli Lilly lifts profit view on diabetes, weight-loss drugs strength

Sky-rocketing demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound, both chemically known as tirzepatide, has propelled the drugmaker's market value above $700 billion - surpassing that of Tesla and Walmart. In the short- to mid-term, the U.S. drugmaker expects sales growth for its weight-loss and diabetes treatments to primarily be a function of quantity that it can produce and ship. Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, which manufactures the weight-loss drug Wegovy and related diabetes treatment Ozempic, is Lilly's m

King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity

King Charles III returned to public duties on Tuesday, visiting a cancer treatment charity and beginning his carefully managed comeback after the monarch’s own cancer diagnosis sidelined him for three months. The event marks the king’s first formal public engagement since Feb. 6, when Buckingham Palace announced that he would be taking a break from public duties to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. It will be the first of several public appearances Charles will make in

Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab

The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after authorities locked him out of the facility — a sign of the Beijing's continuing pressure on scientists conducting research on the coronavirus. Zhang Yongzhen wrote in an online post Monday that he and his team had been suddenly notified they were being evicted from their lab, the latest in a series of setbacks, demotions and ousters since the virologist published the sequence i

Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes

HYDERABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Australia's food safety agency is collecting information on the possible contamination of spice mixes sold by Indian companies MDH and Everest to decide if a food recall is required, it said on Tuesday, the latest regulator to step up scrutiny. Hong Kong suspended sales this month of three MDH spice blends and an Everest mix for fish curry. "We are working with international counterparts to understand the issue and with federal, state and territory food enforceme

Anne Hathaway's plan was to stop drinking until her kids were grown up. Now, she says she's over 5 years sober.

A CDC report found that the loss in productivity due to hangovers cost the economy almost $90 billion in 2010.

FODMAP Diet: Everything You Need to Know

FODMAPs are carbohydrates found in certain foods, like beans and wheat. The low-FODMAP diet is an elimination diet to identify food triggers, often in people with IBS.

Smiling King Charles visits cancer centre on his return to public duties

LONDON (Reuters) -A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed in February with cancer, paying a visit to a treatment centre for the disease in London. Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that doctors were sufficiently pleased with the 75-year-old king's response to treatment for the unspecified form of cancer that he would be able to resume some public-facing engagements. The first of these saw the king and his wif

Allergic Conjunctivitis: Everything You Need to Know

Types, Causes, Treatment, and More

Feds testing ground beef where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu

USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.

What a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Measures

A basic metabolic panel is often a part of routine blood work. It helps providers monitor glucose levels and possible organ complications. Learn more.

UnitedHealth hackers took advantage of Citrix vulnerabilty to break in, CEO says

Hackers broke into UnitedHealth's tech unit on Feb. 12 by exploiting a security vulnerability in software from private IT company Citrix that allows employees remote access to their desktop computers, the largest U.S. health insurer will testify before a House panel this week. UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty's testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, slated for Wednesday, will follow weeks of disruption to American healthcare since the insurer's Change Healthcare unit was hacked.

Type A Personality vs. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder vs. OCD

While these conditions seem related, they are actually very different things

West Virginia's and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

West Virginia's and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a case likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-6 in the case involving coverage of gender-affirming care by North Carolina’s state employee health plan and the coverage of gender-affirming surgery by West Virginia Medicaid.

Prince William, Kate Middleton mark 13th anniversary with never-before-seen wedding photo

Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary. The couple, who wed on April 29, 2011, marked the occasion publicly by sharing on social media a never-before-seen portrait of themselves taken on their wedding day inside Buckingham Palace. The photographer who took the photo, Millie Pilkington, shared the photo on her own social media, writing on Instagram, "Wishing the @princeandprincessofwales the very happiest wedding anniversary."

My Wall Street job was seductive, and nearly destroyed me

This investment banking analyst quit her job on Wall Street after she fainted at work. She says banking made her tired, anxious, and unhappy.

One dose of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy back in supply, FDA website shows

"We are aware that another manufacturer has communicated supply shortages for its obesity medicine, which may have implications for Wegovy demand," the Danish drugmaker told Reuters in an emailed response. Increasing demand for a type of highly effective diabetes and weight-loss treatment known as GLP-1 agonists has led to supply constraints for drugmakers such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. An update on the health regulator's website earlier this month showed most doses of Lilly's diabetes dr

5 Signs of Autism That I Missed During Childhood, From an Autistic Psychologist

In hindsight, my sensory stuff has always been there

Crypto company Tether invests $200 million in brain-chip maker Blackrock Neurotech

Crypto company Tether has invested $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech, taking a majority stake in the U.S. brain implant company, Tether said in a statement on Monday. Blackrock Neurotech makes brain-to-computer interfaces, including neural implants which can allow people to control computers and prosthetic arms without moving, its website says. The deal, which closed on Friday after several months of due diligence, values Blackrock Neurotech at around $350 million, making Tether its largest

Stroke Level Blood Pressure: Determining Risk Based on Levels

Managing blood pressure levels is a modifiable risk factor for stroke. This article examines how high levels go before a hypertensive crisis with stroke.

Preauricular Lymph Nodes: What to Know

These lymph modes are located in front of your ears, and can become swollen if you have an infection in your head or neck.

Can Your Job Protect You From Dementia?

New research suggests that cognitively stimulating jobs may reduce the risk of dementia.

The latest on bird flu: What to know about its spread in the U.S., ground beef testing and whether your milk is safe

Everything you need to know about the spread of avian influenza, aka bird flu, in the U.S. and new testing on ground beef, milk and other dairy products.

Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that. “Drinking less is a great way to be healthier,” said Dr. Timothy Naimi, who directs the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. ARE DRINKING GUIDELINES CHANGING? The United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Holland and Australia recently reviewed new evidence and lowered their alcohol consumption recommendations.

Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris

Medical device maker Philips said Monday it will pay $1.1 billion to settle hundreds of personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines, which have been subject to a massive global recall. Philips has recalled more than 5 million of breathing machines since 2021 because their internal foam can break down over time, leading users to inhale tiny particles and fumes while they sleep. Monday's announcement is another step toward resolving one of the biggest medical dev

Introversion vs. Social Anxiety: What’s the Difference?

While some qualities overlap, these are two very different things

How to Spot and Take Care of Your Newborn’s Rash

A newborn’s skin is prone to many types of rashes. Most are harmless and go away on their own. Here's what you need to know.

Psoriasis and Depression: What’s the Connection?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can affect your mood, and many people with psoriasis experience depression. Here’s what you can do if you feel down.

How Much Protein Does the Average American Actually Eat?

Health and fitness influencers often recommend their followers eat more than 100 grams of protein each day, but how much protein you need comes down to your individual goals and overall health, experts said.

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Adolescents treat ‘for you’ algorithms as a social mirror and are willing to give up privacy to use it.

Ghosted, orbited, breadcrumbed? A psychotherapist breaks down some perils of digital dating and how to cope

Online dating has its own jargon. But the feelings involved are nothing new.

US FDA approves X4 Pharmaceuticals' therapy for immunodeficiency disease

(Reuters) -X4 Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S. FDA has approved its therapy to treat a rare genetic immunodeficiency disease in patients 12 years of age and older. X4's mavorixafor, to be sold under the brand name Xolremdi, is the first therapy to get U.S. approval specifically for the treatment of WHIM syndrome. WHIM is characterized by disorders in which the body's immune system does not function properly.

Despite concern about older adults living alone, these seniors prefer the solo life: 'I love not having to answer to anyone else'

Data shows that 27% of U.S. adults 60 and older live alone. Some of them wouldn't have it any other way.

Partner's Snores Keeping You Up? Consider a Sleep Divorce

It's more common—and helpful—than you might think

What's the fuss over Froot Loops and red dye 40? Here's what you need to know about the possible ban.

A California bill seeks to ban foods with red dye 40, along with 5 other dyes, from schools. Here's what you need to know.

Philips shares surge on US recall settlement news

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Philips shares surged 35% early on Monday as the medical devices maker announced a smaller-than-expected settlement to resolve claims over recalled breathing devices in the United States. Philips said it had agreed to pay $1.1 billion to settle all personal injury claims filed in the U.S., ending uncertainty that had slashed its market value over the past three years. "This settlement is significantly lower than expectations of $2-4 billion and worst case of $10 billion,"

Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts

MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a crushing and deadly heat wave. "We already have reports of high blood pressure and dizziness, and fainting for pupils and teachers in the past days," Benjo Basas, chairperson of Teachers' Dignity Coalition, a group of educators, told DWPM radio station. Temperatures in the Philippines are forecast to reach 37 degree C

Prince Harry to return to U.K. for Invictus Games anniversary

The Duke of Sussex will attend the thanksgiving service for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games Foundation in London on May 8.

Colorado officers responding to report of a screaming woman help deliver her triplets

Four Colorado police officers were dispatched to a home early one morning to investigate reports of a woman screaming.

Why do our noses get snotty when we are sick? A school nurse explains the powers of mucus

Slimy snot is an important part of how your immune system wards off germs and fights back from infection.

Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix sends cease and desist letter to prevent Donald Trump fundraiser during race

Race organizers say they'll revoke a Trump fundraiser's suite license if he holds an event for the former president on Sunday at the race.

Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou announces death of his 15-month-old son Kobe

"How do you deal with such a thing?" Ngannou asked in a social media post announcing his son's death.

NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams | Zero Blitz

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap the draft in the best way they know how: letter grades! Fitz and Frank discuss all 32 teams division by division as they give a snapshot of how fans should be feeling heading into the 2024 season. The duo have key debates on the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and more.