Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
A new study has found that closely following the Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce the risk of dementia, particularly in individuals genetically predisposed to...
Plague Case Reported in South Lake Tahoe
A resident of South Lake Tahoe, California, has tested positive for the plague, according to local health officials. The individual, who is now recovering...
FDA Approves Signos Glucose Monitor for Weight Loss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first glucose monitoring system designed specifically for weight loss, developed by the startup Signos. The...
New Guidelines Urge Action on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects nearly half of U.S. adults and remains the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease....
Needle-Free Flu Vaccine Now Available for Home Use
Rising Concerns Over Flu-Related Deaths
The latest flu season recorded more child fatalities than any year since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, with most victims...
Nationwide handsoap recall over bacteria risk
Contamination prompts urgent safety warning
DermaRite Industries, a North Bergen, New Jersey-based manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall of certain handsoap products after internal testing...