WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patient portals have made it easier for millions of Americans to view test results, message their doctors and schedule virtual visits. But for the more than 25 million people in the U.S. who speak little English, these tools often remain out of reach.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have found an unlikely new material for growing tissue: Seaweed. The ocean plant, best known for wrapping sushi or floating along the shore, may soon help doctors repair hearts and reduce animal testing. In a study published Oct. 21 in Biointerphases, researchersContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The World Health Organization (WHO) says the final Ebola patient from Congo’s most recent outbreak has been discharged — a hopeful milestone in efforts to contain the deadly virus. The last confirmed case was reported Sept. 25, and no new infections have beenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 3,000 people in Britain have sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming its baby powder caused cancer, according to court filings. The case, filed in Britain’s High Court, seeks more than 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in damages and marks the first groupContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound might help protect people from health risks related to sleep apnea, a new study says. Type 2 diabetes patients taking GLP-1 drugs were overall less likely to die within the next year, but those with sleep apneaContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A more dangerous strain of mpox, a virus that causes painful lesions and flulike symptoms, has been detected in three California residents who had not traveled internationally. Officials said this is the first known local spread of the severe form in the UnitedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Moving away from a hometown can be a bittersweet experience, as people leave behind familiar comforts for a fresh start. It also might be a sign of better future health, a new study says. Americans who migrate within the United States have significantlyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The surging popularity of pickleball has brought with it a concerning increase in eye injuries among players. Pickleball-related eye injuries rose by more than 400 cases a year from 2021 to 2024, up from around 200 annually during the prior decade, researchers reportedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Volleyball player Madelyn Olympia, 14, started experiencing back pain after diving for a ball. “The first time it happened, I was just diving normally, but something sounded different,” Madelyn, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, said in a news release. “After that, it hurt every timeContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heavy metals might be hiding in your post-workout shake. A new report from the publisher of Consumer Reports found that many popular protein powders and drinks contain measurable levels of lead. The nonprofit group tested 23 protein supplements and found that more thanContinue Reading