Chew on this. One in five American children are being given melatonin gummies and tablets by their parents to get them to sleep — despite ongoing warnings against giving the popular natural sleep aid to children and adolescents without a prescription. The increased numbers represent a shocking rise from just a few years ago, according … Read more
Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people scrambling for alternatives and doctors advising against using laxatives in excess. Dr. Christine Meyer, a physician and value-based care consultant in Exton, Pennsylvania, confirmed to Fox … Read more
We can all be Barbie girls — but doctors are warning not to take it too literally. The new “Barbie” movie has taken the internet by storm, inspiring culture and fashion, dubbed “Barbiecore,” and even contributing to a pink paint shortage. But one scene, in particular, has become infamous, with people obsessing over it since the trailer … Read more
A young male, who formerly identified as a transwoman, who was castrated and became a “patient for life” as part of “gender-affirming care,” wants to warn others not to follow in his footsteps. He discussed his story of resilience and learning to accept himself for who he is for the first time with Fox News … Read more
Many people using skin-lightening products are unaware of the harmful side effects, according to a new report. Skin bleaching in the US is an expanding — and unregulated — industry, according to a new study published on Thursday in the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, adding that it “not only poses risks to consumer health … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger is warning of the dangers of abusing steroids while bodybuilding. The “Terminator” star told Men’s Health for its July/August cover story that “people are dying” from abusing performance-enhancing drugs. When the 75-year-old was a bodybuilder in the 1970s, he said he legally did a regimen of testosterone and D-Bol under the supervision of a doctor. “Bodybuilding always, … Read more
After the devastating loss of her wife, one woman is issuing a stark warning about the health risks of vaping. Amanda Lee Hall was a smoker, turning to e-cigarettes in an attempt to kick the bad habit for good, but her lungs eventually “shut down,” resulting in her death in 2021. “We lost the heart … Read more
Halloween is right around the corner, and many people will put their pets in costumes for some fun trick-or-treating or parading. With so many pets out and about, knowing how to keep your pet safe during the holiday fun is important. There are some key tips to keep in mind. Among them: Beyond the chances of a pet … Read more
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The CDC is asking pediatricians to look for a rare, but serious respiratory infection in children. It’s not the flu or covid-19. It’s called Enterovirus D68, which can lead to a condition that causes paralysis. It’s tricky to diagnose because its symptoms mirror the common cold, with afflictions like runny nose, cough, … Read more