OTC hearing aids: Doctor recommends hearing test before buying
Over-the-counter hearing aids hit the shelves last week. Still, there’s a lot consumers need to know before spending between $200 to $3,000 at a major retailer.
Over-the-counter hearing aids hit the shelves last week. Still, there’s a lot consumers need to know before spending between $200 to $3,000 at a major retailer.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Aurora patient information breached; 3 million patients exposed
Personal health information of up to 3 million patients in Illinois and Wisconsin may have been exposed to outside companies through tracking technology used on a large hospital system's electronic health records website.
Personal health information of up to 3 million patients in Illinois and Wisconsin may have been exposed to outside companies through tracking technology used on a large hospital system's electronic health records website.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
'Ozempic weight loss' TikTok craze, diabetes drug harder to get
A TikTok trend promises easy weight loss, but the recent craze involving the use of the prescription drug Ozempic off-label is making it harder to get for those who need it.
A TikTok trend promises easy weight loss, but the recent craze involving the use of the prescription drug Ozempic off-label is making it harder to get for those who need it.
'Ozempic weight loss' TikTok craze, diabetes drug harder to get
A TikTok trend promises easy weight loss, but the recent craze involving the use of the prescription drug Ozempic off-label is making it harder to get for those who need it.
A TikTok trend promises easy weight loss, but the recent craze involving the use of the prescription drug Ozempic off-label is making it harder to get for those who need it.
Milwaukee COVID boosters available; 5 and older
The updated COVID-19 boosters are now available at Milwaukee Health Department immunization clinics for everyone five years of age and older.
The updated COVID-19 boosters are now available at Milwaukee Health Department immunization clinics for everyone five years of age and older.
Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
More gardens, green space might boost life spans in poorer neighborhoods, study finds
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
Children whose parents lack warmth more likely to grow up obese, study finds
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Meijer administering updated COVID boosters to patients ages 5-11
Meijer pharmacies are now administering updated COVID-19 boosters to patients ages 5-11 at each of the retailer’s pharmacies across the Midwest.
Meijer pharmacies are now administering updated COVID-19 boosters to patients ages 5-11 at each of the retailer’s pharmacies across the Midwest.
Survey: More than 60% believe migraines, allergies, other ailments will be cured in 100 years
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate