Does Ozempic, Wegovy Cause Suicidal Thoughts? Debate Over Safety Continues

The authors of a new study say there’s no link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation, while another recent study suggests the inverse. Research into semaglutide use and suicidal thoughts…

Why Getting Your Flu and COVID-19 Shots at the Same Time Is a Good Idea This Year

CDC guidelines for the 2024–25 flu season recommend the flu shot for all individuals ages 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. The recommendations include two key updates: a return…

She Lived with Chronic Pain for Nearly Two Years, Then She Was Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis

About 1.5 million Americans live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Talisa King is sharing her journey to receiving an RA diagnosis, proper treatment, and finding effective pain relief. King helps others…

AFib Risk: Potassium Less Necessary After Heart Surgery Than Previously Thought

Researchers say the standard practice of potassium supplementation after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery could be more relaxed. A new study suggests potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery is only needed…

‘Weekend Warriors’ Get the Same Brain Health Benefits As Regular Exercisers

Weekend warriors — individuals who get most of their physical activity over one or two days in a week — gain similar brain health benefits as those who exercise more…

Quitting Smoking Cuts Heart Attack Risk by Nearly 50%, Study Finds

Researchers report that people with coronary artery disease can reduce their risk of heart attack by 44% by quitting smoking. The risk for people with this condition increases by 8%…

‘Real Housewives’ Star Vicki Gunvalson Shares Details of Near-Fatal Health Scare Following Misdiagnosis

Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Vicki Gunvalson recently opened up about a health scare she experienced. What she initially thought was a stroke turned out to be pneumonia and sepsis.…

Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Tips to Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus, Dengue, and EEE

Mosquitoes can carry viruses or parasites that cause a number of diseases in people. When a mosquito carrying a virus or parasite bites a person, it can pass on the…

TikTok Loves These 6 Herbal Supplements, But They May Damage Your Liver

New research has found that six herbal supplements that are popular on TikTok may cause liver damage. Researchers at the University of Michigan concluded that supplements, including Ashwagandha, Green Tea…

Sleeping In on Weekends May Lower Your Heart Disease Risk By 20%

A new analysis suggests that sleeping in on weekends could help lower heart disease risk in sleep-deprived individuals. The effects became more pronounced in people who regularly experience insufficient sleep,…