Popular sleep aids before surgery may lower risk of long-term opioid use, study finds
A new study suggests that taking melatonin or Ambien before surgery may help reduce anxiety, postsurgical pain and opioid use during the immediate recovery period.
A new study suggests that taking melatonin or Ambien before surgery may help reduce anxiety, postsurgical pain and opioid use during the immediate recovery period.
Women's wellness experiences: What's behind their popularity
Women's wellness experiences are growing in popularity. Many say the in-person connection to work out in community is even greater after the solitude of the pandemic.
Women's wellness experiences are growing in popularity. Many say the in-person connection to work out in community is even greater after the solitude of the pandemic.
Pro-football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Pro-football Hall of Famer and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has opened up about his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, a condition he has been managing for approximately a year-and-a-half.
Pro-football Hall of Famer and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has opened up about his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, a condition he has been managing for approximately a year-and-a-half.
New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Dementia risk may be linked to seemingly harmless daily habit, new research suggests
A study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults who napped frequently or unintentionally had a higher risk of developing dementia over the following decade.
A study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults who napped frequently or unintentionally had a higher risk of developing dementia over the following decade.
If you used Quest Diagnostics, your data may have been compromised: Here’s what happened
Quest Diagnostics, a medical laboratory testing company. has confirmed an unauthorized access that may have exposed certain patient records, Reuters reported.
Quest Diagnostics, a medical laboratory testing company. has confirmed an unauthorized access that may have exposed certain patient records, Reuters reported.
New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter
New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Childhood cancer risk may be higher after some fertility treatments, study finds
A large study found that some fertility treatments may be linked to a modestly higher risk of childhood cancer.
A large study found that some fertility treatments may be linked to a modestly higher risk of childhood cancer.
Health insurance costs continue rising for American workers, new survey finds
new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.
new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.
Common disorder linked to 70% higher death rate, but medication may offer protection
People diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a roughly 71% higher overall risk of early death compared to those without the condition, according to a new review published in JAMA Network Open.
People diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a roughly 71% higher overall risk of early death compared to those without the condition, according to a new review published in JAMA Network Open.
Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
FDA announces recall of more than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste
The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary nationwide recall of more than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste.
The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary nationwide recall of more than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste.
FDA recalls GLP-1 drug, other injectable medication over sterility concerns
Apothecary Pharma is recalling 23 vials of compounded injectable drugs distributed nationwide because their sterility cannot be assured, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Apothecary Pharma is recalling 23 vials of compounded injectable drugs distributed nationwide because their sterility cannot be assured, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Here's how much sleep doomscrolling is costing your kids
A new study supports what parents have long suspected: that their teens’ late-night smartphone sessions not only keep them up at night but also disrupt the next day.
A new study supports what parents have long suspected: that their teens’ late-night smartphone sessions not only keep them up at night but also disrupt the next day.
Doctors urge flu shots, as new strain raises concerns for younger people
Doctors are urging young people to get a flu shot, warning that an early rise in a new influenza strain poses an elevated risk for younger groups, including infants as young as 6 months.
Doctors are urging young people to get a flu shot, warning that an early rise in a new influenza strain poses an elevated risk for younger groups, including infants as young as 6 months.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to safely dispose of unneeded medications
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening
Cancer can strike at any age, often without symptoms. For many cancers, routine screening remains the best way to detect the disease early and reduce the risk of death.
Cancer can strike at any age, often without symptoms. For many cancers, routine screening remains the best way to detect the disease early and reduce the risk of death.
E-bike ER visits skyrocket 760% with child injuries up over 1,800%
Newly released medical data is revealing just how dangerous the surge in e-bike popularity has become.
Newly released medical data is revealing just how dangerous the surge in e-bike popularity has become.
New protein ranking names unexpected winner over beef, salmon and eggs
A new analysis of 20 protein sources found that the top scorer wasn’t steak, salmon or eggs — it was an everyday food many shoppers may be overlooking.
A new analysis of 20 protein sources found that the top scorer wasn’t steak, salmon or eggs — it was an everyday food many shoppers may be overlooking.
Why does making friends in adulthood feel so difficult?
Psychologist Dr. Bill Dyment joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss why making friends in adulthood can feel so difficult and how to be proactive about building meaningful relationships as you age.
Psychologist Dr. Bill Dyment joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss why making friends in adulthood can feel so difficult and how to be proactive about building meaningful relationships as you age.