Shocking side effect of blood pressure medication sent woman to the ER - New York Post

A swollen lip was the first sign of a life-threatening reaction to a medication she’d been on for 10 years.

Healthy Living: Understanding sleep disorders - ABC27

An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders. For example, did you know 26% of Americans have some form of sleep apnea? “Sleep apnea itself is a lack of oxygen to your organs; your brain, your heart, your kidneys,” said UPMC Nurse Practitioner…

This is how to wean off an SSRI, according to a psychiatrist - USA Today

Here’s what SSRIs are and how to safely stop taking them, per expert medical advice.

Tetanus cases are on the rise. A doctor explains what to know and how to protect yourself - CNN

Recent CDC reports found dozens of tetanus deaths since 2011 and four cases in children in 2024. CNN’s Dr. Leana Wen explains how people can protect themselves.

Researchers explore immunotherapy to revive natural hair color - WCNC

Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know - NPR

If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won't cover it, you have options.

One Protein May Prevent Brain Process Linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s - Newsweek

What matters isn’t the condensate—it’s whether tubulin is present, an associate professor told Newsweek.

People Are Sharing The Most Diabolical Things Doctors Have Said To Them And The Lack Of Filter Is Astonishing - BuzzFeed

"You're not sick. You're just an anxious woman. You know how I can tell? You move your hands a lot when you talk."

Raccoon tests positive for rabies after dog attack in backyard of N.J. home - NJ.com

A rabid raccoon killed by dogs in Far Hills prompts officials to urge pet vaccination and public caution.

Strength Training Is Linked to Longevity, 30-Year Study Finds - ScienceAlert

Strength training has long been seen as something you mainly do to build muscle or look good.

Scientists Say Frequent Ejaculation May Improve Sperm Quality and Fertility - SciTechDaily

Stored sperm may age faster than reproductive medicine has assumed, suggesting that shorter abstinence periods could benefit fertility outcomes. For decades, men undergoing fertility testing or treatment have often been advised to abstain from ejaculation for…

Doctors Are Sharing The Wildly Concerning Trends That Are Landing People In The Hospital - BuzzFeed

"RN here, taking care of a patient who stopped taking her blood pressure meds and started taking TikTok supplements instead. Her 12-year-old children found her down after a cardiac arrest. She's now anoxic, and the family is deciding if they want to keep her …

‘Surviving and Thriving at Altitude’: Summit doctor publishes book giving tips on high elevation health in Colorado’s mountains - SummitDaily.com

Physician Christine Ebert-Santos, whose family-practice clinic sits over 9,000 feet above sea level, is no stranger to treating patients reacting poorly to elevation.  She says her patients aren't all visitors from sea level or the front range experiencing hi…

Tick that spreads meat allergy, flu-like symptoms has reached 3 Connecticut counties - WTNH.com

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Experts say two invasive tick species have made their way to Connecticut, particularly in three coastal counties. Lone star ticks and Asian longhorned ticks are not native to the nutmeg state. Last week, the species had established p…

Millions of Metformin drug users issued serious four day warning - LADbible

The warning is due to the drug making users more susceptible to one thing

Utah measles outbreak among largest, ‘definitely the longest,” health official says - Deseret News

How many people in Utah got measles in this outbreak? What causes measles? Is the measles outbreak in Utah over? What are measles symptoms?