New research reveals that bottled water drinkers consume significantly more microplastics than tap water users, with particles linked to cancer risks and chronic health complications.

Salon hair washing can trigger rare beauty parlor stroke syndrome when neck positioning compresses arteries, though proper support reduces risk significantly.

New JAMA study finds inhalers for asthma and COPD generate over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to pollution from 530,000 cars.

Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.

Researchers announce breakthrough results for AMT-130, the first disease-modifying treatment for Huntington's disease, with FDA approval application planned for early next year.

Scientists in Germany have created a novel flu detection method using an edible sensor that produces taste when the influenza virus is present in the mouth.

Air pollution exposure could make Alzheimer's disease worse by speeding up brain changes that cause memory loss and impaired judgment, a Penn Medicine study finds.

High costs and shortages are driving demand for unregulated GLP-1 drugs, prompting FDA alerts about counterfeit Ozempic and calls for stricter enforcement by legal experts.

Researchers analyzed data from over 222,000 Parkinson's patients and found TCE exposure from metal degreasing and industrial cleaning may increase disease risk.

A new Wright State University study finds that over 40% of fatal car accident victims had elevated THC levels in their blood, with average concentrations far exceeding legal limits.

Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.

Nutritionist Kendall Mackintosh recommends fruits packed with natural hormones and antioxidants to help regulate sleep cycles and aid rest.

A NIH-funded study shows acupuncture treatments significantly reduce chronic low back pain and disability in adults 65 and older compared to usual medical care alone.

Testosterone therapy can help men with low hormone levels, but experts warn of serious risks including stroke, prostate issues and heart disease complications.