SUNDAY, July 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm. Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that giving food to wild animals — especially elephants — can change their behavior inContinue Reading
SATURDAY, July 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Lift a toast to summer fun but don’t let risky drinking ruin the party. Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns. And 1 in 6 Americans is a binge drinker. “ThinkContinue Reading
So far, 11 people have been sickened and four hospitalized; no deaths have been reportedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — After years of legal battles and health concerns, Juul Labs has the go-ahead to sell some of its electronic cigarettes in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it will allow Juul to market its e-cigarette device andContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a vein condition that affects many older adults, the White House said. Trump, 79, recently noticed some mild swelling in his lower legs. After a medical checkup, doctors found he has chronic venous insufficiency, a conditionContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hispanic people are more likely to develop peripheral neuropathy than white people, and it’s not clear why, a new study has found. Hispanic folks were 32% more likely than white people to have this nerve disorder even after accounting for known health, lifestyleContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two-thirds of nieces and nephews caring for an aging relative with dementia never expected to wind up with that responsibility, a recent small-scale study says. These caregivers say they either gradually fell into the role, or had it forced upon them by familyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hives can drive a person crazy, covering parts of the body with maddeningly itchy welts. Now, a new evidence review has identified the most effective treatments for people who suffer from chronic hives. The injectable antibody drug omalizumab and a yet-to-be-approved pill calledContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated tongues and other signs of poor oral health also were more likely to have elevated blood sugar,Continue Reading
Agency has concluded the standards are obsolete and no longer neededContinue Reading