SUNDAY, Nov. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — That resourceful “trash panda” digging through your garbage may be more than just a nuisance — it could be a living example of evolution in progress. A new study suggests that raccoons living near humans are showing physical changes in line with theContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say a woman struggling with obesity who couldn’t resist eating fatty foods experienced declines in her cravings after taking tirzepatide, the GLP-1 weight-loss drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound. Studies of the woman’s brain function suggest the drug quieted what the researchersContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans are bracing for higher medical costs in the new year and a growing number say those expenses are already shaping their decisions for care, according to a new survey. The latest West Health–Gallup poll, shows that 47% of adults are worriedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Whooping cough is making a major comeback in the United States, with sharp increases now seen in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon and many other places. Health officials say the latest rise in pertussis cases is being driven by falling vaccination rates, waning immunityContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The opioid addiction medication buprenorphine can dramatically lower risk of overdose among teenagers and young adults — but only if taken long-term, a new study says. Those who kept taking buprenorphine as prescribed for at least a year were much less likely toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Long COVID can follow one of eight different symptom paths, as patients suffer for months past their initial infection, a new study reports. The eight identified “trajectories” show how long COVID can differ between patients based on its severity and duration, as wellContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Tired? Well, a new national survey shows that you’re not alone. Researchers found that most adults feel sleepy during the day, and that tiredness affects many parts of everyday life. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) surveyed U.S. adults and found thatContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — At least nine people in southern Ethiopia have been infected with Marburg virus, a deadly illness similar to Ebola. This marks the country’s first known outbreak of the highly contagious disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has alsoContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The market for at-home gut microbiome tests is booming, with companies promising insights into health, chronic illness and even longevity through intestinal bacteria. But many gastroenterologists are urging consumers to be cautious, according to The Associated Press, as the science backing these direct-to-consumerContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — ByHeart Inc. has announced a full recall of all its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products due to concerns about potential contamination leading to infant botulism. To date, the outbreak has affected 15 babies in 12 states. The decision to expand the recall wasContinue Reading