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Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of death, but there's a major catch
The report was released ahead of an update to federal dietary guidelines coming next year that could include new recommendations about how much alcohol people should drink.
Mystery illness in Congo could be severe malaria, health officials say
Dozens of people have died and nearly 600 cases have been reported since October.
FDA ruling limits which foods can be labeled 'healthy' on packaging
What does “healthy” mean? New guidelines for food labels focus on what we should eat, instead of what we shouldn't.
FDA says tirzepatide shortage is over after taking a second look
A lawsuit from a compounding trade group in October claimed tirzepatide was still in shortage, forcing the FDA to reassess.
UCLA student sues California doctors, says she was 'fast-tracked' into transgender surgery
The lawsuit alleges Kaya Clementine Breen, 20, was misdiagnosed with gender dysphoria and rushed into “irreversibly damaging” transition-related treatment and surgery.
U.S. life expectancy rose significantly last year, hitting highest level since pandemic
Covid dropped from the fourth-leading cause of death to the 10th, according to a CDC report.
U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana
The CDC said the person was most likely exposed to the virus from sick or dead birds in a backyard flock.
As health secretary, RFK Jr. could hold enormous influence over childhood vaccines
The secretary can appoint members to a CDC advisory panel that makes recommendations about vaccinations.
Medication abortions may be more painful than women expect, study finds
The pain is often described as similar to period cramps, catching some women off guard if it turns out to be more severe.
Tennessee woman accused of selling fake weight loss drugs as counterfeit concerns grow
The woman was accused of selling counterfeit versions of popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. Experts say fakes have exploded in the U.S.
UnitedHealth is contributing to the Dow's historic losing streak
Many major health care stocks have fallen sharply since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed this month.
