This year, the number of US adults on a GLP-1 medication for weight loss reached an astonishing 11% — meaning more than one in 10 adults are on one form or another of the jab. This explosion in use of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro has happened over a very short time — about … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history. Despite the finding, the FDA said it’s unclear how the parasite got into lettuce at Taylor Farms’ facility. The agency has now closed its investigation into the outbreak, … Read more
One in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that early detection and treatment are only getting better. When breast cancer is caught in its earliest stages the 5-year survival rate is over 99%. While most women know to self-check and be on the … Read more
A woman says a rare type of cancer left surgeons forced to remove an estimated 80% of her nose and reconstruct it using cartilage from her rib. Mel Frisby, 39, was on holiday in Turkey in September 2022 when she jumped off a boat into the sea and realized upon surfacing she was having a … Read more
Could a new drug that makes fat cells self-destruct be the next big GLP-1? CBL-514 targets fat cells, and a new study shows that it was effective in slimming down participants’ waistlines. Early data suggests it’s effective at keeping it off, too. The new drug targets subcutaneous and visceral fat around the belly. Dmytro Flisak … Read more
Days after Sylvester Stallone revealed his own history with bulimia, experts are highlighting a growing but often overlooked rise in eating disorders among men. The Academy Award-nominated actor, 80, revealed during an interview with The New York Times that he developed an “obsession” with eating habits while prepping for his role in the 1982 movie … Read more
More kids and teens are getting colorectal cancer. And when it does strike, researchers say the disease manifests differently than in adults. Over the past two decades, colorectal cancers have exploded fivefold among children ages 10 to 14, more than tripled among teens aged 15 to 19 and nearly doubled among young adults ages 20 … Read more
Mike Stratton was on a “hell ride,” unable to move, as visions laid bare buried thoughts, resentments and destructive habits that had eroded his quality of life. This was the 34-year-old’s first encounter with ibogaine, a compound extracted from plants native to Africa that is sometimes called the “Mount Everest” of psychedelics. “I remember being … Read more
My Dad likes to remind me that wherever you go, you’re packing yourself. But increasingly hotels are looking to unpack you — and send you home calmer, happier or more connected to yourself. In the quaint colonial city of Marinilla, Colombia, Brian Schon designed tranquility into the heart of his Cannúa Lodge. Plans called for … Read more
We’re learning more about the super-effective “triple-G” weight loss drug retatrutide. The drug, the first of its kind to target three metabolic receptors (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon), is nearing the end of clinical trials and is expected to be submitted to the FDA for approval early next year. People are already clamoring to get their … Read more
More than 6 million Americans live with dementia. With an aging population and rising cases of conditions linked to dementia, like obesity, that number is expected to double by 2060. We can’t avoid getting older — dementia’s single greatest risk factor is increasing age — but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless to stop it. We … Read more
Three 18-year-old college students have died so far this year after taking part in dangerous hazing initiation rituals for fraternities and sororities. Victims’ families and organizations against hazing both warned initiations are getting worse year-by-year. Ridiculous rituals required to be welcomed into frats have included being forced to swallow live goldfish, waterboarding — the controversial … Read more
As GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to surge in popularity, experts warn that rapid weight loss and severe caloric restriction could deprive the brain of vital energy and nutrients. Dr. Tommy Wood, a professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington, said the drugs’ effects on the brain may depend on whether … Read more
Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday as the U.S. endures its worst year for the disease since 1991. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the person was from Lancaster County and was unvaccinated. The state did not provide any further information about the person who died. Lancaster County’s coroner, Dr. Stephen Diamantoni, … Read more
Don’t get teste. Women — and the people who love them — are mostly familiar with the mood swings associated with PMS. But it turns out, men have their own mood issues tied to changing hormones, which one expert has dubbed “irritable male syndrome,” or IMS. Even if it’s not an official clinical diagnosis, doctors … Read more
A woman who was prescribed antibiotics for tonsillitis after getting a sore throat ended up learning she had a rare form of leukemia. Rowan Bland, 28, began feeling run down and developed a sore throat in February 2025, which was diagnosed as tonsillitis. But antibiotics didn’t work, and she began to develop random bruises as … Read more
Edward Gillen, 59, woke up one May morning last year and noticed a speck in his eye. The Massachusetts dad of four and beloved softball coach was just about the retire. Meanwhile, his sight was getting worse by the day. He desperately tried to nail down the cause quickly, but his vision loss deteriorated even … Read more
New research shows that U.S. alcohol use has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but drinking remains above pre-pandemic levels — with one particular group showing a sharp increase in heavy intake. A study led by the University of Southern California/Keck Medicine found that among adults ages 50 to 64, alcohol use … Read more
It’s impossible to predict exactly who will and who won’t get cancer — but there are certainly factors that we know increase our risk, like family history and smoking. Also upping your odds? Certain illnesses. And they account for more cancer cases than you might think. A new study published in “The Lancet Oncology” suggests … Read more
Road rage? Try road relaxation. When most of us conjure up a wellness escape in our minds, it’s a trip to the spa. Maybe there’s a massage. Some zen tunes. A bit of aromatherapy. But one luxury car brand is posing the unlikely question: Why drive to the spa when you can drive in the … Read more