FDA approves Wegovy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
Daylight saving time: How springing forward could affect your health
Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. “Springing Forward" can cause tiredness, but it can also impact your health.
Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. “Springing Forward" can cause tiredness, but it can also impact your health.
FDA clears use of first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Gas stoves will likely not be banned in the US anytime soon
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
Ty Pennington's near-death illness made him want to 'live to the fullest'
Ty Pennington gave fans a health update following his near-death experience involving an abscess on his throat.
Ty Pennington gave fans a health update following his near-death experience involving an abscess on his throat.
Free COVID-19 tests through USPS will be suspended March 8
Here’s how to get the COVID-19 tests before they are no longer available.
Here’s how to get the COVID-19 tests before they are no longer available.
Nearly 500 deaths per day from excessive drinking during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC report
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Dallas City Council considers adding vaping to smoke-free ordinance
Several health organizations are calling on Dallas to ban e-cigarette vaping indoors and at parks like it already does smoking.
Several health organizations are calling on Dallas to ban e-cigarette vaping indoors and at parks like it already does smoking.
Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
For women over 60, here is the number of daily steps needed to protect heart health
The '10,000-step rule’ may not be the benchmark for all age groups, say researchers.
The '10,000-step rule’ may not be the benchmark for all age groups, say researchers.
Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’
The 5-day diet reduced ‘biological age’ by 2.5 years, researchers found.
The 5-day diet reduced ‘biological age’ by 2.5 years, researchers found.
What is Zyn? These nicotine pouches prompt debate
The dispute surrounding Zyn reflects an increasingly complex marketplace in which companies like Philip Morris promote alternative products that may be less harmful than cigarettes and chewing tobacco.
The dispute surrounding Zyn reflects an increasingly complex marketplace in which companies like Philip Morris promote alternative products that may be less harmful than cigarettes and chewing tobacco.
Man recovering after getting life-saving treatment at Dallas hospital for bad cough
A 34-year-old man says ignoring a bad cough resulted in a stroke and heart failure. Parker Pierce was transported to Baylor Scott & White Dallas from a hospital in Tyler after doctors there knew he needed specialized care to save his life.
A 34-year-old man says ignoring a bad cough resulted in a stroke and heart failure. Parker Pierce was transported to Baylor Scott & White Dallas from a hospital in Tyler after doctors there knew he needed specialized care to save his life.
Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
If you were vaccinated for measles in the 1970s and 80s you may not be protected: Doctors
Doctors say the measles shot some people got who were born in the 70s and the 80s actually wore off after about 20 years, putting them at risk.
Doctors say the measles shot some people got who were born in the 70s and the 80s actually wore off after about 20 years, putting them at risk.
Biden has annual physical at Walter Reed, president ‘remains fit’ for duty, doctor says
President Joe Biden has been deemed “fit to successfully execute" his duties as president following a annual physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday.
President Joe Biden has been deemed “fit to successfully execute" his duties as president following a annual physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday.
Damar Hamlin visits patients at Plano heart hospital
It's been more than a year since the defensive back went into cardiac arrest during a game in Cincinnati.
It's been more than a year since the defensive back went into cardiac arrest during a game in Cincinnati.
Ozempic and other weight-loss drug use is booming. But are Americans on board?
Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs are booming in popularity. Here’s what to know about them and what Americans are saying.
Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs are booming in popularity. Here’s what to know about them and what Americans are saying.
Is the stomach bug going around? CDC reports norovirus spike in Northeast
Cases of the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, are rising across the Northeast, according to the CDC. How does norovirus spread? And how do you get norovirus?
Cases of the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, are rising across the Northeast, according to the CDC. How does norovirus spread? And how do you get norovirus?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reacts to Alabama court's IVF ruling
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas needs to address the uncertainty that comes from the recent legal ruling on frozen embryos in Alabama.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas needs to address the uncertainty that comes from the recent legal ruling on frozen embryos in Alabama.