Health April 17 Rising autism rates now affect 3% of children, says CDC report A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks reacts to the latest data.
Health April 16 Fake Ozempic drugs found in US drug supply, FDA warns The FDA has issued a warning about counterfeit Ozempic medications, sharing the lot numbers and serial numbers of products that should not be used, sold or distributed.
Product Recalls April 16 Food sold at Target is recalled due to elevated lead levels A Miami-based company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling over 25,000 packages of a product that may contain elevated levels of lead.
Health April 16 Dementia risk connected to cannabis-related hospital visits, says study New research found that older individuals who visited the hospital for cannabis-related reasons could be at a higher risk of developing dementia. Canadian researcher Daniel Myran discusses the findings.
Health April 16 Common medical test linked to 5% of cancers, study suggests: ‘Use them wisely’ CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions, but they could pose a hidden risk. Doctors discuss.
Diabetes April 16 Diabetes risk linked to these ultraprocessed food combinations A new study found that certain combinations of food additives are linked to a higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Experts discuss how to mitigate risk.
White House April 15 Soaring Medicare prescription drug prices targeted in Trump's new executive order The order instructs the Department of Health and Human Services to standardize Medicare payments for prescription drugs no matter where a patient receives treatment.
Health April 15 More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history New birth data from the CDC reflects a major increase in birth rates among women over 40, as teen pregnancies continue to decline. Fertility specialist Dr. Ashley Wiltshire reacts.
Sports April 15 Federal judge rules against parents seeking to protest transgender athletes with wristband A New Hampshire school district's ban on parents protesting a biological male playing has been upheld for now despite First Amendment claims from parents
Food-Drink April 15 Brown rice far worse than white rice when it comes to toxins, study finds Researchers found that brown rice contains more of the carcinogenic inorganic arsenic than white rice, prompting calls for balanced nutrition and food safety awareness.
Health April 15 Anti-aging benefits linked to one surprising health habit Meditation has been linked to a slowdown in aging and reduction in stress. Biohacker Dave Asprey speaks with ӣƵ Digital about the health benefits of the practice.