The Power of a Pause: When to Get a Second Medical Opinion and How to Do It
Eighty-eight percent of patients get a different diagnosis after seeking a second opinion.
Microplastics Found in Human Bones May Accelerate Aging and Weaken Skeleton
As fractures rise 32 percent by 2050, scientists warn microplastics may be the culprit.
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GOP Senator Asks RFK Jr. to Release Records on Child Deaths Linked to COVID Vaccination
Health officials have not made public documents or data supporting their recently disclosed findings.
Why CDC Stopped Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccination for Most Newborns
Most pregnant women test negative for hepatitis B.
Nationwide Nasal Spray Product Recall Expanded
People with weakened immune systems who use the recalled products may suffer life-threatening infections.
Inulin: A Widely Used Fiber That Could Be Double-Edged for Certain People
Found in many processed foods, inulin has been linked to cancer in animal studies and an early human case report.
Why Gratitude Changes the Brain–Not Just the Heart
A few simple habits can help the brain gravitate toward a state of gratitude that benefits both brain and body.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: When the Immune System Attacks Your Joints–Symptoms to Watch For
Rheumatoid arthritis is a major contributor to disability among older adults.
Insomnia: 3 in 10 People Experience It–Here Are the Causes
Insomnia is often overlooked. It isn’t just about how many hours you sleep—it can manifest in many different ways.
CDC Stops Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccine for All Newborns
The agency adopted advice from its vaccine advisory panel.
Tanning Beds Nearly Triple Risk of Melanoma: Study
Indoor tanning must be made illegal ‘at the very least’ for minors, said a study author.
Health Department Recommends Newborns Get Screened for 2 More Conditions
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved recommending screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: When the Immune System Attacks Your Joints–Symptoms to Watch For
Rheumatoid arthritis is a major contributor to disability among older adults.
Insomnia: 3 in 10 People Experience It–Here Are the Causes
Insomnia is often overlooked. It isn’t just about how many hours you sleep—it can manifest in many different ways.
The Heart: The Monarch Organ That Governs Joy and Ways to Nourish It
The heart is more than a blood-pumping organ; it also governs the mind.
