31,000-Year-Old Skeleton May Be Earliest Known Human Amputee
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A 31,000-year-old skeleton discovered in a cave in Borneo may be the earliest evidence of a surgical amputation in humans.
September 9th 2022, 3:23 pm
FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer
WebMD Health
The FDA has approved a new option for minimizing wrinkles which is the first competitor for Botox in decades.
September 9th 2022, 3:23 pm
Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness
WebMD Health
Recent research suggests kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits.
September 9th 2022, 1:54 pm
News Anchor's Stroke on Live TV a Reminder: Know the Signs
WebMD Health
The video of Chin struggling for words is bringing a lot of attention to this medical emergency. It shows how unexpectedly, and rapidly, stroke-like symptoms can start. It’s also a good reminder to anyone who thinks they or someone else might be having a stroke that they need to act fast.
September 8th 2022, 8:13 pm
Can You Still Be a Runner if You Don’t Look Like One?
WebMD Health
A study linked a narrow torso to faster running – but that’s only part of the story. Anyone who runs, regardless of body shape, can excel and reap health benefits.
September 8th 2022, 4:10 pm
Reduced Lactose Baby Formula May Raise Risk of Obesity Later
WebMD Health
Beware of infant formula you’re giving your baby. A new study showed a moderate association between low-lactose formulas made of corn syrup solids and two-, three-, and four-year-olds.
September 8th 2022, 2:39 pm
Queen Elizabeth, Longest-Serving Monarch, Dies at 96
WebMD Health
Elizabeth was born April 21, 1926, and ascended to the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952.
September 8th 2022, 2:30 pm
Juul to Pay $438.5 Million for Its Role in Teen Vaping Crisis
WebMD Health
The FDA is still deciding whether it will allow Juul to sell its products in this country.
September 7th 2022, 5:39 pm
Missouri School District’s Embrace of Paddling Bucks Trends
WebMD Health
Corporal punishment has been condemned for decades by organizations focused on children’s health, but some school districts still use it.
September 7th 2022, 2:36 pm
New Book Brings Information, Hope, to People with Mental Illness
WebMD Health
A new book -- You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health – With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real Individuals and Families -- by Ken Duckworth, MD, challenges the stigma that surrounds mental illness and educates the public about what it feels like to have mental health challenges.
September 7th 2022, 2:23 pm
Blood Test Shows Promise for Quick Diagnosis of ALS
WebMD Health
New research suggests patients suspected of ALS may soon be able to get a diagnosis much more quickly, not wasting their precious time.
September 7th 2022, 1:26 pm
‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets
WebMD Health
Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress.
September 7th 2022, 1:26 pm
Pediatricians Urge Flu Vaccine for Kids
WebMD Health
Guidelines recommend children 6 months and older be vaccinated annually.
September 6th 2022, 4:54 pm
Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries
WebMD Health
A recent study finds Black and Hispanic women tend to have traditional surgeries requiring a hospital stay.
September 6th 2022, 3:38 pm
Many Young Kids With COVID Show No Symptoms of the Disease
WebMD Health
Young kids with COVID-19 often have no symptoms at all, even when they have a high amount of the virus in them, according to a new study.
September 6th 2022, 2:24 pm
Think You Have Long COVID? See Your Primary Care Doc First
WebMD Health
Many patients dealing long COVID symptoms might be tempted to go straight to a specialist. But medical experts recommend starting in a different place: primary care.
September 4th 2022, 7:42 pm
Deadly 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Looks Like Candy, Could Entice Kids
WebMD Health
The bright colors, shapes, and sizes of fentanyl pills and powder are to attract and drive addiction among kids and young adults.
September 4th 2022, 7:40 pm
Can AI Deliver a More Accurate Cancer Prognosis?
WebMD Health
A new proof-of-concept study shows how AI could combine data to come up with a more objective – and potentially more accurate – prognosis for cancer patients.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
COVID Omicron Boosters About to Arrive, With Some Controversy
WebMD Health
Updated COVID vaccines are expected to be available by Labor Day, but public health experts have mixed feelings, with some citing lack of human data and others saying the need is urgent.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
What To Know About Fall Booster Shots Of Coronavirus Vaccine
WebMD Health
The updated boosters have generated some controversy and confusion. Here's what you need to know.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
Alcohol Warning Labels Need an Update, Researchers Say
WebMD Health
Warning labels on alcohol products are outdated and do not reflect the harms caused by alcohol, including the increased risk of cancer, say the authors of an NEJM article.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
With PFAS in Packaging, How Safe Is Microwave Popcorn?
WebMD Health
Experts warn microwave popcorn could be loading your body with potentially harmful "forever chemicals."
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
CDC Gives Final Approval to Omicron COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
WebMD Health
CDC advisors somewhat reluctantly voted in support of new bivalent versions of COVID-19 vaccines despite a lack of clinical trial data, CDC director follows suit.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin Lightening Creams
WebMD Health
The FDA warns that skin lightening products can be dangerous when they contain the potentially harmful ingredients hydroquinone or mercury.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
More Cases in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce
WebMD Health
Nearly 100 people across six states have become sick by E. coli, in an outbreak possibly tied to contaminated lettuce used in sandwiches sold at Wendy's restaurants.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
U.S. Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
WebMD Health
The White House has declared monkeypox a national emergency Thursday and says Jynneos vaccine, used to treat monkeypox, will be administered through intradermal injections.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
Long COVID Doubles Risk of Some Serious Outcomes in Children, Teens: Study
WebMD Health
CDC researchers report that children and teenagers with 'long COVID' are at about twice the risk of developing some serious outcomes compared to others without COVID.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
Loneliness Can Be a Real Heartbreaker
WebMD Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) warns social isolation and loneliness put people at a 30% higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
‘Self-Boosting’ Vaccines Could Be Immunizations of the Future
WebMD Health
MIT researchers have developed microparticles that could be used to create self-boosting vaccines, saving us time and money, and better curbing the spread of germs.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
Which Source of Dietary Fiber Works Best?
WebMD Health
A new study found no one fiber supplement outperformed the others in changing consumers' gut microbiome.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
Monoclonal Antibody Might Help Prevent Malaria
WebMD Health
Experts cautioned that much work remains. But they also described new findings as an "exciting" development against a major killer of children in developing countries.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
How Retraining Your Brain Could Help With Lower Back Pain
WebMD Health
New research suggests the solution for the world’s leading cause of disability may lie in fixing how the brain and the body communicate.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
The New War on Science: 4 Reasons People Reject Good Data
WebMD Health
Scientific skepticism is a global phenomenon. Social psychology researchers sought to find out why and what we can do about it.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
New Omicron COVID Boosters Coming Soon: What to Know Now
WebMD Health
New COVID-19 vaccine boosters, targeting new Omicron strains of the virus, are expected to roll out across the U.S. in September.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
More Illegal Sites Running Online Abortion Pill Scams
WebMD Health
Before you buy, consider red flags and consult two websites that track legitimacy.
August 6th 2022, 3:29 pm
Why Exercise Doesn’t Help People With Long COVID
WebMD Health
COVID-19 patients who had the most severe illness will struggle the most with exercise later. But even people with mild symptoms can struggle to regain their previous levels of fitness.
August 3rd 2022, 4:02 pm
Weight Loss Surgery for Fat Cats?
WebMD Health
Americans are notorious for overfeeding their pets. In 2018, nearly 56 million cats and 50 million dogs were overweight or obese. But when you can’t manage to cut down on the kibble and pare back the pâté, could weight loss surgery be the answer for your overstuffed companions?
August 3rd 2022, 3:31 pm
The Truth Behind ‘Go Ask Alice’
WebMD Health
New book further details fraud behind 1970s bestseller.
August 3rd 2022, 3:31 pm
Waking Up at Night Could Be Your Brain Boosting Your Memory
WebMD Health
University of Copenhagen researchers have linked brief nighttime awakenings to better memory in mice, adding to our understanding of what happens in the brain during sleep.
August 3rd 2022, 3:31 pm
Neighborhood May Affect a Couple's Odds of Conceiving
WebMD Health
Researchers say people who live in economically deprived neighborhoods are about 20% less likely to conceive, compared to people from areas with more resources.
August 3rd 2022, 12:12 pm
Why COPD Is Often Worse in Women Than Men
WebMD Health
A new study suggests women tend to experience more severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men due to the smaller size of their airways.
August 3rd 2022, 11:58 am
Are Mini Robots Coming to a Hospital Near You?
WebMD Health
A walking crab and a swimming cylinder are among the newest developments in mini robotics, a field pursuing tiny machines that could someday perform medical jobs.
August 2nd 2022, 4:57 pm
Many Saw 'Meaningful' Weight Loss from 12-Week Online Program
WebMD Health
The effectiveness of the free behavioral weight management intervention will be tracked up to a year.
August 2nd 2022, 3:16 pm
Haven't Had COVID Yet? Wanna Bet?
WebMD Health
A mounting pile of scientific evidence suggests millions of Americans have been infected with the virus without ever even knowing it because they didn’t have symptoms or had mild cases they mistook for a cold or allergies.
August 2nd 2022, 3:16 pm
9 in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private
WebMD Health
A new survey shows more than 9 in 10 Americans believe that medical privacy is a right and their health data shouldn't be for sale.
August 2nd 2022, 11:43 am
Summer Flu, RSV in July, 'Super Colds?'
WebMD Health
The pandemic has triggered changes in influenza, RSV, and the common cold, and experts said they can’t yet fully explain why.
August 1st 2022, 2:28 pm
‘Love Hormone’ No Help for Troubled Relationships: Study
WebMD Health
Nasal sprays that contain the "love hormone" oxytocin have been marketed as a potential cure-all to improve emotional connection with others and even save troubled relationships. But a new study from the United Kingdom suggests otherwise, revealing that oxytocin spray does not make young healthy men more able to recognize emotions.
August 1st 2022, 2:28 pm
Evusheld for COVID: Lifesaving and Free, but Still Few Takers
WebMD Health
The drug is an available, highly effective preventive for millions of immunocompromised people, yet many patients – and even some doctors – are unaware of it, or able to get it.
August 1st 2022, 11:26 am
Wave of Opioid Overdoses Expected to Hit U.S. Rural, Urban Areas
WebMD Health
Researchers say the coming wave of opioid overdoses “will be worse than ever seen before."
July 29th 2022, 1:09 pm
What’s the Best Exercise for Blood Sugar?
WebMD Health
All physical activity is good, but different types can affect your blood sugar in different ways. What will work best for you?
July 29th 2022, 12:10 pm
Is Balding Unavoidable? New Research Suggests Not
WebMD Health
Scientists identify a single chemical that someday could help end baldness and speed wound healing
July 29th 2022, 12:10 pm
As Mega Millions Prize Balloons, Our Brains Are Affected
WebMD Health
Prize is the third-largest in recent history
July 28th 2022, 5:21 pm
Ancient DNA Points to Oral Herpes' Beginnings
WebMD Health
For the first time, researchers report they have uncovered and sequenced four ancient herpes virus genomes.
July 28th 2022, 3:39 pm
Diets Heavy in 'Ultra-Processed' Foods Could Harm the Brain
WebMD Health
According to a new study, eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia.
July 28th 2022, 3:39 pm
How Doctors Are Weighing the Legal Risks of Abortion Care
WebMD Health
Since the Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion providers must make many day-to-day medical decisions, with the changing legal risks being as top-of-mind to doctors as the safety of their patients.
July 28th 2022, 3:39 pm
Patients, Ads Set Men Straight on Peyronie’s
WebMD Health
Often the condition is painful. Men who have Peyronie’s tend to be in middle age and have other conditions, including diabetes and erectile dysfunction – or both.
July 28th 2022, 1:18 pm
Video Gamers Are Better Decision-Makers
WebMD Health
College coeds who play action video games make faster, better decisions than non-gamers, a study shows.
July 28th 2022, 1:18 pm
During Sleep, the Brain Is Wide Awake, Learning
WebMD Health
Sleep is crucial to our ability to make connections from information we pick up during the day, according to a computer model of two areas of the brain.
July 27th 2022, 3:52 pm
More Evidence That COVID-19 Started in Wuhan Marketplace
WebMD Health
The virus driving the COVID-19 pandemic started as two slightly different strains, jumping to humans a few weeks apart at the end of 2019, research shows.
July 27th 2022, 3:52 pm
President Biden Tests Negative for COVID-19, Ends Isolation
WebMD Health
The president will test more frequently, and wear a mask around other people for the next 10 days.
July 27th 2022, 2:06 pm
No Long COVID Drugs Yet, But Other Treatments Available
WebMD Health
There's no specific drug to treat long COVID yet. But as long COVID clinics have sprout up across the country, there are more and more options for patients who deal with lingering, but life-altering symptoms.
July 27th 2022, 2:06 pm
More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health
WebMD Health
A large research review finds tracking your activity might inspire you to walk up to 40 minutes more a day, about 1,800 more steps, which could translate to the loss of more than two pounds over five months.
July 27th 2022, 9:19 am
Gun Deaths Rose 30% Among U.S. Kids in a Decade
WebMD Health
A new study finds young Americans became 30% more likely to die as a result of gun violence over the past decade, largely due to gun-related suicides.
July 26th 2022, 2:06 pm
Marmite May Help With Anxiety, Study Finds
WebMD Health
While people around the world are polarized on its taste, scientists have agreed that Marmite may be good for more than just toast.
July 26th 2022, 12:50 pm
VA Foster Program Helps Older Vets Manage COVID Challenges
WebMD Health
Medical foster homes are privately owned homes in which a licensed caregiver lives with and supervises residents around the clock. Caregivers help aging veterans with activities of daily living like bathing, cooking, making and getting to appointments, getting dressed, and taking daily medication.
July 26th 2022, 12:50 pm
Nightmares Can Sometimes Warn of Parkinson's Onset
WebMD Health
New research suggests bad dreams may signal the start of Parkinson's disease in some older adults.
July 26th 2022, 12:50 pm
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb Among U.S. Kids, Teens
WebMD Health
A new analysis of nationwide health survey data shows rates of obesity continues to rise for kids between 2 and 5 years of age as well as 12- to 19-year-olds.
July 25th 2022, 4:51 pm
Two Children in U.S. Diagnosed with Monkeypox
WebMD Health
Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. according to federal health officials.
July 25th 2022, 3:50 pm
The Next Blood Pressure Breakthrough: Temporary Tattoos
WebMD Health
Thin sticker-like wearable electronic tattoos may help you continuously track your blood pressure someday, revealing trends and changes during stress, sleep, or exercise.
July 25th 2022, 2:05 pm
Hair Loss, Impotence Join List of Long COVID Symptoms
WebMD Health
Researchers report that people with long-haul COVID experience a wider set of symptoms than once thought, including hair loss and sexual dysfunction.
July 25th 2022, 2:05 pm
Hospital Programs Tackle Mental Health Effects of Long COVID
WebMD Health
New programs target one of the hardest-hit groups of patients: people with the psychological effects of long COVID.
July 25th 2022, 2:05 pm
Some CBD Creams, Patches Don't Match Labels: Study
WebMD Health
Cannabidiol (CBD) products made from hemp have gotten more popular in recent years. But how much can you trust what the label says, compared to what really is in CBD patches, creams, and lotions?
July 25th 2022, 2:05 pm
FDA to Take a Hard Look at Its Food, Tobacco Programs
WebMD Health
Following the high-profile infant formula shortage and recent rulings on e-cigarettes, the FDA will begin a comprehensive review of its food and tobacco programs.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
HRT Won't Raise Recurrence Rate for Breast Cancer Survivors
WebMD Health
Researchers report hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for breast cancer survivors doesn't appear to increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
Lawsuit Alleges Eating Skittles Poses a Safety Risk
WebMD Health
Candy giant Mars Inc., promising the experience of tasting the rainbow, is under fire for ingredient in its popular candy.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
Devices That Can Help You Get a Restful Night's Sleep
WebMD Health
Sleep aids such as weighted blankets have been found to be beneficial for many.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
Science Lags Behind for Kids with Long COVID
WebMD Health
For children with long COVID, there are no medications shown to directly target the condition. Instead, caregivers target their symptoms, which include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, head-aches, and a racing heart.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
First U.S. Polio Case in Nearly a Decade Reported in New York
WebMD Health
Investigators are now working to determine specifically how the infection happened and whether others were exposed, while health officials have scheduled polio vaccination clinics for Friday and Monday in New York.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
Is Australia's COVID, Flu ‘Twindemic’ A Warning for the U.S.?
WebMD Health
An alarming spike in COVID-19 and flu cases in Australia could put the U.S. on track for what health experts call a “twindemic” – a dangerous viral one-two punch in the months ahead.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Their Work
WebMD Health
A Medscape poll reveals that they want patients to understand how many challenges they have, as well as how much work they do to take care of patients.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
Go Bananas for Female Heart Health
WebMD Health
The researchers found that as potassium consumption in women went up, blood pressure went down. And as potassium consumption rose, so did women's blood pressure.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
Keytruda Extends Survival for Women With an Aggressive Breast Cancer
WebMD Health
A new study finds adding the drug Keytruda to standard chemotherapy can extend the lives of some women with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
July 22nd 2022, 7:03 pm
Doctors Still Overprescribing Fluoroquinolones Despite Risks
WebMD Health
Since the 1980s, more than 60,000 patients have reported hundreds of thousands of serious events linked to fluoroquinolones to the FDA, including 6,575 reports of deaths.
July 5th 2022, 3:38 pm
REM Sleep Critical to Emotional Health: Study
WebMD Health
Knowing how the brain processes emotion during REM sleep may open the door to new mental health therapies, say researchers in Switzerland.
July 5th 2022, 3:38 pm
COVID-19 and Summer 2022: Boost Now or Best to Wait?
WebMD Health
A new combination vaccine for COVID-19 will likely be coming out this fall, offering more protection against the Omicron variants of COVID-19.
July 5th 2022, 3:38 pm
Biggest Weight Gain Now Comes Early in Adulthood
WebMD Health
New research shows most American adults have not only gained more weight, but they gained most of it earlier in life.
July 5th 2022, 1:10 pm
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream
WebMD Health
The CDC has linked a recent Listeria outbreak to ice cream made by Florida-based Big Olaf Creamery.
July 5th 2022, 10:37 am
Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker Hospitalized With Pancreatitis
WebMD Health
The pancreas is a big digestive gland that sits behind the stomach. It can get inflamed for a variety of reasons, but it is most often related to gallstone disease or excessive alcohol use.
July 1st 2022, 1:49 pm
Vaccine Makers to Update Boosters to Target Omicron Subvariants
WebMD Health
The FDA announced has asked vaccine makers to update their COVID booster shots to target the Omicron subvariants known as BA.4 and BA.5.
July 1st 2022, 1:20 pm
How Much Health Insurers Pay for Almost Everything Is About to Go Public
WebMD Health
New government rules force health insurers to publicly disclose what they pay for just about every service. That information could help consumers and employers know whether they’re getting a fair deal.
July 1st 2022, 1:20 pm
SCOTUS Opinion Leak Caused Spike in Search for Abortion Drugs
WebMD Health
During the week of the leak, May 1 to May 8, Google recorded 350,000 internet searches for abortion medications, the greatest number since the search company began collecting data in 2004.
July 1st 2022, 1:20 pm
This Fourth of July, Aim to Be Free of Food Waste
WebMD Health
With the U.S. inflation rate at 8% in May, Americans are estimated to spend about $6.9 billion on food for July Fourth. So how can Americans avoid overbuying and over-preparing this holiday season?
July 1st 2022, 1:20 pm
Scientists Find Brain Mechanism Behind Age-Related Memory Loss
WebMD Health
Discovery could lead to new dementia treatments or even help prevent cognitive decline in the first place, Johns Hopkins researchers say.
July 1st 2022, 1:20 pm
New Report Raises Question: Can You Get COVID From Your Cat?
WebMD Health
News that a veterinarian in Thailand was infected with COVID by a cat she was treating raises new questions about risk of animal-to-human transmission.
June 30th 2022, 2:48 pm
Pfizer Plans a Vaccine to Target All Coronaviruses
WebMD Health
Pizer and its partner BioNTech announced plans on Wednesday to develop a vaccine that will work against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and the entire class, or family, of related coronaviruses.
June 30th 2022, 2:48 pm
Can the Flu Vaccine Help Keep Older Minds Sharp?
WebMD Health
Flu vaccination has been linked to a 40% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, according to a new study.
June 30th 2022, 1:34 pm
Headed Back to the Water? Keep Swim Safety in Mind
WebMD Health
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4, with 425 such events in 2020, according to the CDC
June 30th 2022, 12:18 pm
Nordic Walking Beats Other Workouts for Heart Health: Study
WebMD Health
Heart patients who did Nordic walking fared better in a 6-minute walk test than those who did high-intensity interval training or other workouts.
June 29th 2022, 5:35 pm
Protect Your Hearing from Fireworks This Fourth of July
WebMD Health
The American Academy of Audiology is warning Americans to protect their hearing this Fourth of July.
June 29th 2022, 5:35 pm
Genetic ‘Taste Score’ Could Help Us Eat Healthier and Reduce Disease Risk
WebMD Health
Tufts University researchers say new findings may someday advance personalized nutrition, improving diet and reducing the risk for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
