• FDA Approves New Motion Sickness Drug
  
  Vanda Pharmaceuticals said its drug for the prevention of motion-induced vomiting was approved by the U.S. health regulator becoming the first treatment for the condition to receive the nod in more than 40 years. The drug Nereus being tested to prevent...
• Secrets of the Happiest Couples
  
  A leading relationship expert says the happiest couples share a set of simple weekly habits that help keep their relationships strong connected and intimate. According to psychologist Mark Travers these couples prioritize small meaningful routines that build emotional...
• Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Raw Oysters
  
  Health officials are warning seafood lovers to think twice before eating raw oysters amid a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in more than 20 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC said 64 people have been infected with a rare strain of...
• 3 Foods Proven to Ease Constipation
  
  Holiday time is hectic and you may not be eating all the right foods to keep your digestive system humming. At least 2.5 million people in the U.S. see their doctor for constipation often caused by not eating enough fiber inadequate hydration medication side effects and...
• Be Aware of Elevated Cortisol Symptoms
  
  Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a key role in regulating metabolism immune function and the bodys response to stress. Often called the "stress hormone" cortisol naturally rises and falls throughout the day and increases during physical or...
• The Condition That Causes Your Gut to Stall
  
  Does it sometimes feel like your supper is sitting like a boulder in your gut You may have a condition called gastroparesis. About 1 in 4 people have symptoms of the disorder which causes the stomach to empty slowly according to the National Institutes of Health. "Patients...
• Flu Is Rising Rapidly, Driven by a New Variant
  
  Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S. driven by a new variant of the virus - and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel. That variant known as "subclade K" led to early outbreaks in the United Kingdom Japan and Canada. In the U.S. flu typically begins...
• Hundreds of Drug Price Hikes Planned for '26
  
  Drugmakers plan to raise U.S. prices on at least 350 branded medications including vaccines against COVID RSV and shingles and blockbuster cancer treatment Ibrance even as the Trump administration pressures them for cuts...
• Dr. Oz to Newsmax: Flu Vaccine Is 'Controversial of Late'
  
  Dr. Mehmet Oz the administrator of the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services said the seasonal flu vaccine has become "controversial of late" arguing that its inconsistent effectiveness has fueled debate even as a more severe flu strain spreads across the U.S.
• Court Allows Cuts to Planned Parenthood's Medicaid Funding
  
  An appeals court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trumps administration to enforce in a collection of Democrat-led states a provision of his signature tax and domestic policy bill that deprives Planned Parenthood health centers of Medicaid funding if they perform ...
• Dr. Oz to Newsmax: Trump Delivers Largest Rural Health Boost Ever
  
  Dr. Mehmet Oz told Newsmax on Tuesday that the Trump administration is making a record 50 billion federal investment in rural healthcare calling it a needed overhaul of a system that has left millions with limited access to care based on where they live.
• Passengers' Brain Signals May Direct Self-Driving Cars
  
  Cars from companies like Tesla already promise hands-free driving but recent crashes show that todays self-driving systems can still struggle in risky fast-changing situations.
• New Criteria Show 75% of US Adults Can Be Considered Obese
  
  Far more adults in the United States could be considered obese under a new definition that proposes adding body fat and health conditions to body mass index BMI numbers.
• Early IBD Linked to Changes in Gut Bacteria, Evidence Shows
  
  Early changes in a persons gut bacteria might herald the onset of inflammatory bowel disease IBD a new evidence review has found. This finding could help doctors diagnose IBD earlier and researchers added potentially fuel efforts to find new treatments for the...
• Head Injuries Linked to Suicide Risk, Researchers Say
  
  A serious knock on the noggin might substantially increase a persons risk of suicide a new study says. People whove sustained a head injury are 21% more likely to attempt suicide than those without such an injury researchers recently reported in the journal...
• Where a Senior Lives Can Hinder Their Recovery From a Broken Hip, Experts Say
  
  Where a senior resides might factor into whether they lose their independence to a broken hip a new study says. Elderly folks are less able to return home following a fall-related hip fracture if they live in a poorer neighborhood researchers found.Seniors living in the...
• Gestational Diabetes Increasing Steadily in US
  
  Gestational diabetes rose every single year in the United States since 2016 putting both mother and baby at risk during these pregnancies a new study says. The condition increased by 36% between 2016 and 2024...
• Trump WH Agrees to Review Stalled NIH Research Grants
  
  The Trump administration on Monday reached a deal with researchers and Democrat-led states who sued over cuts to funding for diversity-related research agreeing to review grant applications that were stalled or rejected during the legal battle.
• Make New Year's Resolutions That Stick
  
  New Years resolutions often fall apart because people set ambitious goals without a clear plan or realistic steps to achieve them. In fact a Forbes HealthOne Poll survey found that the average resolution lasts just 3.74 months. Only 8% of respondents stick with their...
• E. Coli Concerns Lead to Ground Beef Recall in 6 States
  
  The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a recall over fears of E. coli on more than 2800 pounds of raw ground beef shipped to distributors in six states Pennsylvanias WTAJ-TV reported Monday.
• Six Home Remedies Proven to Ease a Cough
  
  As we enter the peak cold and flu season people seem to be coughing everywhere. Coughs are hard to get rid of but before you head to the pharmacy for a pricey over-the-counter cough syrup that comes with side effects learn about the tried-and-true doctor-approved home...
• How Your Body Changes During Dry January
  
  Many people participate in Dry January each year and recent surveys suggest millions of Americans attempt to give up alcohol for the month. In 2025 an estimated 15% of U.S. adults considered taking part reflecting growing interest in mindful drinking and overall...
• Beneficial Volunteer Opportunities for Families, Kids
  
  When Cami Teacoachs son turned three she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens. They hiked and picked up trash. He helped harvest produce at community gardens and made seed balls out of mud throwing...
• Video Games Relieve Stress in Young Adults
  
  Did a younger sibling or cousin get a Nintendo Switch 2 for Christmas this year Young adults feeling stressed or burned out might want to hop on and play a few rounds a new study says. Popular video games like those in the Super Mario Bros. or Yoshi series can offer...
• Money Worries Hasten Heart Aging, Death
  
  Fretting over making ends meet ages your heart just as much as classic risk factors for heart disease a new Mayo Clinic study says. Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging researchers reported in the journal Mayo Clinic...

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