November 21, 2024

U.S. Alcohol Intake Rose During Pandemic, and for Years After

Even as the pressures of the pandemic began to ebb, Americans' growing dependence on alcohol did not, a troubling new study shows.

November 21, 2024

FDA Proposes Ban on a 'Useless' Decongestant, Phenylephrine

More than a year after its advisory panel unanimously declared the drug phenylephrine to be useless against nasal congestion, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing that it be removed from common over-the-counter decongestants.

November 1, 2024

Sleep Apnea Could Raise Dementia Risk, Especially for Women

Sleep apnea appears to increase a person's odds of developing dementia, a new study finds.

October 16, 2024

Hope for New Test, Treatment for Endometriosis

Endometriosis could be linked to the health of a woman’s microbiome, a new study says.

September 26, 2024

Ovarian Cancer in the Family? Know Your Risks

Nearly a quarter of all ovarian cancers are fueled by family genetics, so what should you do if your mom or sister are diagnosed?

September 26, 2024

FDA to Investigate Safety of Toxic Metals in Tampons

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons.