Americans are drinking as much alcohol now as in Civil War days
They’re soldiering on. Americans are drinking alcohol at levels reminiscent of the Civil War era, a new report from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and...
Early surge of flu activity in Australia has doctors on alert for what may happen in US this fall and winter
Epidemiologists this summer are closely watching the sharp rise in flu activity in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is currently winter, to see if it’s a sign of...
I’m a doctor who’s seen 2 dead patients come back to life — here’s how it happens
It turns out there is life after “death” — at least for some lucky patients. An emergency room doctor who has seen two people return...
First-of-its-kind erectile dysfunction gel Eroxon gets FDA OK
It’s helping couples gel — literally. A first-of-its-kind topical gel to treat erectile dysfunction has been given the OK from the Food and Drug Administration...
I’m a doctor — the disgusting reason why I never eat in bed
This news will have your skin — and bed — crawling. A Singapore-based TikToker who claims he’s a general practitioner has revealed the gross reason...
Women and men face different cancers — depending on where fat falls
Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer — but which kinds of cancer? New research has found that the answer differs between men...
Nearly 15% of children received mental health treatment in 2021: CDC
Amid skyrocketing rates of poor mental health among US youth, nearly 15% of children received mental health treatment in 2021, according to new data from...
Light drinkers suffer fewer heart attacks: American College of Cardiology
Here’s to heart health — and a much-deserved moment to unwind. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology revealed...
it’s killing the diet industry too
The Ozempic effect is disrupting the weight loss industry faster than Real Housewives are dropping dress sizes. Everyone is talking about anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic,...
Influencer dies at Chinese weight loss camp trying to lose 200 pounds
A 21-year-old influencer named Cuihua died Saturday after attempting to shed 200 pounds as fast as possible while at a weight loss camp in China....