A decade of patient follow-up finds a combo of two immunotherapy drugs can greatly extend survival for people with advanced melanomas. In 2011, a diagnosis of advanced, metastatic melanoma typically meant death within 6.5 months, noted researchers...

Nearly a quarter of all ovarian cancers are fueled by family genetics, so what should you do if your mom or sister are diagnosed? According to one expert, knowing whether you are at high risk is the...

Beans may sometimes give you gas, but one expert says that shouldn’t stop you from finding ways to include them in your diet. Why? Because they are packed with nutrients that contribute to good health. “Beans are...

Boar’s Head announced Friday that its Jarratt, Va. deli meat manufacturing plant, found to be the source of a deadly outbreak of listeria infections, will be closed indefinitely. Boar’s Head added that it also believes it has...

Ozempic and its weight-loss cousin, Wegovy, outperform another longstanding weight-loss drug that targets the same hormone associated with blood sugar and appetite, a new study finds. Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) promoted the loss of 10% or more...

One third of cinnamon products tested by Consumer Reports contained elevated levels of lead, the watchdog agency warned Thursday. The finding follows concerns about metals in foods after tainted cinnamon applesauce poisoned hundreds in 44 states last...

Over 5 million Americans could benefit if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the “magic mushroom” psychedelic psilocybin as a treatment for depression, researchers estimate. “While our analysis is a crucial first step, we’ve only scratched...

FRIDAY, Sept. 13 , 2024In a case that continues to confound scientists, U.S. health officials said Thursday that they still don’t know how a Missouri patient caught the bird flu and that the case may just be...

Smokers who make the decision to quit will see almost immediate health benefits, including a quick drop in their risk for atrial fibrillation, new research shows. “The findings provide a compelling new reason to show current smokers...

Initially approved to treat type 2 diabetes, Ozempic and Mounjaro also can help people with type 1 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, a new study finds. Overweight or obese type 1 diabetics taking...