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The NFL is asking nUC San Diego to study cannabis as a pain reliever for elite athletes. Photo: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa (Photo by Philipp von Ditfurth/picture alliance via Getty Images)

NFL Feb 3, 2022

Why the NFL Gave UC San Diego Half a Million Dollars to Study Cannabis as a Treatment for Injuries

Professional football is a 100% injury endeavor. Anyone who makes it to the NFL will get hurt at some point. It’s just the nature of the game, and the types of injuries football players suffer don’t e...

Medicare 20 hours ago

Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients
coronavirus 19 hours ago

A ‘silent' COVID surge may hit the US over the holidays, experts warn

Recalls Dec 24

FDA raises recall alert to highest level on Costco eggs over risk of severe illness or death due to salmonella

Federal food regulators raised their alarm for recalled eggs sold from Costco stores over possible salmonella exposure, reclassifying the targeted product to their highest risk level.
Health & Wellness Dec 23

Whooping cough cases reach highest level in a decade

The U.S. has recorded over 32,000 whooping cough cases this year, compared with around 5,100 as of mid-December last year. Infants are most vulnerable to the bacterial infection.
abortion Dec 23

Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

The battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended.
FDA Dec 23

FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?

For consumers, the change will likely mean switching to alternatives, including nasal sprays or older oral decongestants that were moved behind the pharmacy counter almost two decades ago.

Health Dec 22

Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction

This year has been marked by concerning developments in the virus’ spread, including widespread detections in wastewater and mutations observed in the virus.
Health care Dec 22

Faith-based cost-sharing seemed like an alternative to health insurance, until the childbirth bills arrived

Health care sharing ministries advertise reimbursements for members’ medical bills. But they are largely unregulated, and most have restrictions on maternity coverage.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dec 21

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

The U.S. flu season is underway. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its latest flu-monitoring data, and noted sharp increases in several measures.
news Dec 20

FDA approves Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea, expanding use in U.S.

The agency’s decision expands the use of Zepbound and could potentially pave the way for Eli Lilly to gain broader insurance coverage for the treatment.
Food & Drink Dec 20

Is alcohol good for you? A new report adds to the confusion

The report was released ahead of an update to federal dietary guidelines coming next year that could include new recommendations about how much alcohol people should drink.
FDA Dec 19

FDA ruling limits which foods can be labeled ‘healthy' on packaging

What does “healthy” mean? New guidelines for food labels focus on what we should eat, instead of what we shouldn’t.
California Dec 21

California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also known as Type A H5N1. It was detected for the first time in cattle in the U.S....
Actors Dec 19

Actor Zach Gilford shares shocking photos of swollen face

The “Criminal Minds: Evolution” star, 42, shared photos of his face amid an unspecific health event.
Health & Science Dec 19

US life expectancy rose significantly last year, hitting highest level since pandemic

U.S. life expectancy rose last year, hitting its highest level since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health Dec 18

As health secretary, RFK Jr. could hold enormous influence over childhood vaccines

The secretary can appoint members to a CDC advisory panel that makes recommendations on vaccinations.
Health Dec 19

Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
Health Dec 18

Why Americans are outraged over health insurance — and what could change

The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care.
Health & Wellness Dec 18

This app pays you to walk every day—top users can earn up to $1,000 a year: Here's what to know

Getting a walk in every day is key to good health and an app called WeWard will pay you to hit that step count. “On average people walk 25% more,” founder says.