Alzheimer’s patients may benefit from pomegranates: 'Promising results'
The fruit contains a substance that helps boost memory and restore brain function, researchers say.
Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says
The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.
Second pool tests positive for West Nile Virus in same Austin zip code
For the second time in two weeks, a pool has tested positive for West Nile virus in Austin.
Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.
Texas doctor working to improve menopause care in the U.S. with new book
Menopause is gaining momentum, thanks in large part to a doctor in Galveston, Texas, who has made it her mission to educate and empower women.
What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
Nurses push for a STEM designation amid shortages
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
Kansas City Chiefs’ BJ Thompson stable after cardiac event: Reports
B.J. Thompson, defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting on Thursday, a source familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed, WHO says
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
Texas State student recovering after grease fire accident
A Texas State Student is recovering from second and third degree burns on her face and chest after a cooking accident.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
McDade man almost runs out of oxygen supply during storm power outage
A McDade man was without power for roughly 48 hours due to recent storms, causing him to almost run out of oxygen.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.