Bankruptcy judge OK’s $7.4 billion OxyContin settlement
A bankruptcy judge on Friday approved a $7.4 billion settlement to end thousands of legal claims filed…
Ukraine: UN condemns latest deadly attack targeting civilians in Kyiv
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Stolen Past: Inside the fight against illicit antiquities trafficking
UN Photo/Amanda Voisard An artifact is displayed at an…
Expert warns of ‘silent epidemic’ that puts men’s health at serious risk
While gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects both men and women, men tend to experience more severe symptoms and complications. Studies show that men have higher acid…
Trial finds new pill replace injections, can cut cholesterol by 60%
A new Merck pill called enlicitide slashes levels of harmful LDL cholesterol by up to 60%, similar to…
Alzheimer’s could be predicted years before symptoms arise using new risk tool
A team of Mayo Clinic scientists have created a way to estimate a person’s risk of developing memory and thinking problems long before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease begin,…
Diabetes drug appears to mitigate benefits of daily walks
Diabetes drug Metformin appears to blunt improvements in blood pressure, fitness and blood sugar control…
Ukrainian civilian casualties rise 27 per cent compared to last year
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Some cancer patients could avoid surgery with innovative new therapy
An experimental drug has shown promise in fighting a hard-to-treat form of bladder cancer known as BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). BCG…
Weightlifting may be more effective than running for averting diabetes
Strength training might be even more effective than running when it comes to protecting against diabetes,…
Tobacco and nicotine ban sparks backlash from business owners in coastal town
Officials in Tiburon, California, have moved to prohibit the sale of all tobacco. On Wednesday, the town council unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban the sale of…
ByHeart recalls all infant formula amid botulism outbreak
Baby formula maker ByHeart on Tuesday recalled all of its organic Whole Nutrition Infant Formula amid a…
Killer condition lands in top 10 leading causes of death as global cases surge
Chronic kidney disease has been named the ninth leading cause of global death. Record numbers of men and women are currently estimated to have reduced kidney function,…
FDA removes black box warning on hormone replacement therapy
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Commissioner of the Food and Drug…
The surprising ways foods can change body odor, according to experts
It’s no secret that certain foods give off certain scents, but the way they interact with the gut, skin and other parts of the body can also change people's body odor.…
Clinical trial suggests opioids unnecessary after wisdom tooth surgery
A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provides better pain relief than hydrocodone with…
Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes, study suggests
A deep clean at the dentist may benefit more than just your oral health. In a two-year study of people with periodontitis or severe gum disease, researchers from University…
Experts: Seasonal depression more likely as days get darker
As days get longer in the fall and winter, experts warn that risk increases for seasonal depression. File…
One toxic behavior kills relationships, leading happiness expert warns
Most people spend their lives chasing happiness — or, more often, running from unhappiness — whether it’s through healthy coping methods or unhealthy escape routes. Happiness…
Skip the banana for a healthier smoothie, study says
According to a study, smoothies are healthier without bananas because the fruits may interfere with…