Health September 6 Scrolling on your phone on the toilet raises health risk no one wants to talk about A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston finds that using smartphones in the bathroom increases hemorrhoid risk by nearly 50%.
Travel September 5 102-year-old man conquers Japan's highest peak in record-breaking climb Japanese centenarian Kokichi Akuzawa became the oldest Mount Fuji climber at 102 years old, overcoming heart issues and physical challenges to reach the summit.
Health September 5 Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn Rabies outbreaks among wild animals are rising across the U.S., with different species presenting regional risks, from the eastern states to Alaska and the Southwest.
Donald Trump September 4 Trump stands by RFK Jr. after heated Senate hearing: ‘I like the fact that he’s different’ President Donald Trump stood by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. after he faced an intense grilling from senators on Thursday, telling reporters, “I like the fact that he’s different."
DRINKS September 4 Energy drinks face new restrictions abroad: Could the US be next in line? The U.K. government proposes energy drink ban for minors, joining countries like Turkey and Sweden, while certain U.S. states consider similar legislation.
Health September 4 COVID-19 infection risk cut 'significantly' with simple nasal spray, research finds A phase 2 study shows that azelastine nasal spray lowered coronavirus infection rates to 2.2% compared to 6.7%, researchers at Germany's Saarland University revealed.
Health September 3 School vaccine mandates may go away in Southern state, surgeon general announces Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will move to eliminate vaccine mandates in schools, citing informed consent and individual choice over mandates.
Health September 3 Trump admin settles lawsuit, agrees to restore deleted DEI, gender health web pages Medical groups sued the Trump administration over the removal of CDC health webpages, resulting in settlement to restore DEI and LGBTQ+ content.
Health September 3 Erin Andrews had 'no symptoms' before cancer diagnosis, pushes for early screenings Erin Andrews credits her routine gynecologist's visits with saving her life from cervical cancer and now advocates for early detection through a national campaign.
Health September 3 Viral wellness trend has customers paying $130 for professional back scratches Professional back-scratching therapy gains popularity in Miami, as Scratcher Girls promotes mood-enhancing relaxation services despite mixed reactions.
Health September 3 Two key heart health metrics could determine how long you'll live Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London identifies two key factors of optimal heart health, and offers tips for adopting lifestyle behaviors to promote longevity.