Wildfire Smoke Might Damage Male Fertility

Wildfire smoke could be damaging men’s fertility, according to a new study.

Key measures of sperm quality appeared to drop among dozens of men participating in fertility treatments, researchers recently reported in the journal Fertility and Sterility.

“These results reinforce growing evidence that environmental e...

Increasing Number Of Pregnancies Affected By Heart Complications

Heart-related health problems might affect as many as 1 in 7 pregnancies, even among women without any prior heart disease, a new study says.

Researchers found a steady increase in heart-related health problems among more than 56,000 pregnancies between 2001 and 2019 in New England.

Heart attack, stroke, heart failure, blood clots, h...

Popular Painkiller Less Effective, More Risky Than Thought, Evidence Review Says

A widely prescribed opioid painkiller is not all it’s cracked up to be, a new evidence review has concluded.

The opioid painkiller tramadol does little to reduce moderate to severe pain, according to results published Oct. 7 in the journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

At the same time, tramadol increases a person&rsquo...

Health Habits In 20s, 30s Can Have Dramatic Effect On Later Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

The healthy habits people adopt and stick with in their 20s and 30s have a massive and direct impact on their risk of a heart attack or stroke decades later, a landmark study says.

Young adults who fail to keep heart-healthy practices can see their risk of future heart disease skyrocket by as much as 10 times as they age, compared to those...

Financial Toxicity Fatal For Some Cancer Patients

The financial hit from cancer care can prove fatal to some patients battling the dread disease, a new study says.

Patients whose credit rating drops after their cancer diagnosis are more likely to die fighting their malignancy, researchers reported Tuesday at the American College of Surgeons’ annual meeting in Chicago.

“O...

'Fun-Sized' Exercise Snacks Can Boost Fitness, Review Says

“Fun-sized” bits of exercise sprinkled throughout the day might help boost the fitness of inactive folks, a new evidence review says.

These exercise “snacks” — intentional short bursts of physical activity — significantly improved heart and lung fitness among adults, researchers reported Oct. 7 in the

Don’t Eat These Hello Fresh Meals, Officials Warn

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat two types of Hello Fresh ready-made meals that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness.

The warning came Monday after officials traced the affected Hello Fresh meals back to FreshRealm, a California-based company also linked to an on...

Experts Warn The IV Hydration Craze May Be Putting You at Risk

IV hydration spas are popping up across the United States, offering pricey vitamin infusions that promise energy, detox or immune support, but experts warn the science doesn't back up those claims. 

A study published Oct. 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the IV hydration industry operates with almost no regulation and l...

Halloween Candy Tips to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy

Halloween is all about costumes, candy and fun, but all that sugar can take a toll on your child’s teeth.

Dr. Cheen Loo, chair of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, shares ways families can enjoy the treats without letting tooth decay join the party.

Candy that can be tough on the teeth...

Foster Farms Corn Dogs Recalled After At Least Five Injuries Reported

Foster Poultry Farms is recalling more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dogs after wood fragments were found in the batter, causing injuries.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the Livingston, California–based company received multiple complaints from consumers who discove...

Deaths From Accidents Related To Drug Use Rose 60% In Five Years

More people are dying from accidents that occur while they’re using drugs, a new study says.

The death rate from unintentional injuries related to drug use rose nearly 60% between 2018 and 2023, researchers reported Tuesday at a meeting of the American College of Surgeons in Chicago.

“Drug use is now contributing to more ...

More Patients Using GLP-1 Drugs Prior To Weight-Loss Surgery

Many more folks fighting excess weight are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Zepbound to cut pounds before undergoing bariatric surgery, a new study says.

The use of these drugs before surgery rose 16-fold among patients preparing for weight-loss surgery, researchers reported Sunday at the American College of Surgeons’ annual m...

Bleeding Tied To Colon Cancer Risk Among Young Adults

Rectal bleeding could be a powerful early warning sign of colon cancer among younger adults, a new study says.

Such bleeding increased more than eightfold the odds of a colon cancer diagnosis among people younger than 50, researchers reported Tuesday at the American College of Surgeons’ annual meeting in Chicago.

By comparison,...

Rare, Dangerous Type Of Breast Cancer On The Rise In The U.S.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay news) — A rare but dangerous form of breast cancer is on the rise in the United States, a new report says.

Lobular breast cancer rates are rising three times as fast as all other breast cancers combined, 2.8% per year versus 0.8% per year, researchers reported Oct. 7 in the journal Cancer.<...

Concussions Might Be Early Warning Sign For ALS, Study Argues

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

But a new study argues the association might be the other way around, with concussions providing an early warning sign among folks already in the early stages of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

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Training, Support Empowers Pediatricians In Peanut Allergy Prevention

Pediatricians can better help parents prevent peanut allergies if they are provided support that helps them follow national guidelines, a new study says.

Doctors were more likely to recommend early introduction of peanut-containing foods into the diets of infants if they had educational and clinical support, researchers reported Oct. 6 in ...

Six Surgeons General Fire Editorial Grenade at RFK Jr.

In a blistering opinion piece published Tuesday in The Washington Post, six former U.S. surgeons general said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is putting the nation’s health at risk.

"Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this," the six wrote. "But the profound, immediate and unpre...

Interim CDC Chief Calls for Separate MMR Shots

The acting head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling on vaccine makers to create separate measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shots, though public health experts saying there’s no scientific reason to do so.

“I call on vaccine manufacturers to develop safe monovalent vaccines to replace the combi...

CDC Leaves COVID Vaccination Up to Patients

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dropped its recommendation that all Americans receive routine COVID-19 shots, leaving the decision up to patients and doctors.

The shift follows new guidance from a panel of vaccine advisers appointed by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who fired the CDC’s long...

Kroger Recalls Pasta Salads Sold in 30 States for Listeria Risk

The Kroger Co. has recalled two types of pasta salad bowls sold in nearly 30 states after learning the pasta ingredients could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections.

The recall includes Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, sold between Aug. 29 and Oct. 2 in...