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,…

Eli Lilly Cuts Zepbound Prices by 50% With Single-Dose Vials: What to Know

Eli Lilly officials announced a new program that provides consumers with single-dose vials of the weight-loss drug Zepbound at a discount price of 50% or more. Consumers who pay for…

FDA Approves Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening, What to Know

The FDA has approved a new colorectal cancer blood test by Guardant Health for Medicare coverage. The test, called Shield, looks for “free-floating” fragments of cancer DNA in the bloodstream.…

Why Good Sleep Habits Are Important For Adults With Overweight, Obesity

A study in overweight individuals concludes that misaligned body clocks are associated with raised metabolic risk factors. The findings show these metabolic changes vary between males and females. Realigning the…

Gen X, Millennials in U.S. Face Higher Risk of 17 Cancers Than Older Generations

A new study investigates trends in 34 types of cancer in the United States. For 17 cancer types, Generation X and Millennials have a higher risk than previous generations. Similarly,…

Red Meat Raises Dementia Risk, but Nuts and Beans May Have a Protective Effect

A new study has found a link between processed red meat and dementia risk. However, nuts and legumes appeared to protect against dementia. The saturated fat and preservatives in processed…