The Science Behind How Our Thoughts Feed the ‘Doom Loop’
Scientists are finding that predicting mental health risks through brain activity alone is far from simple.
Why One Doctor Says Depression Treatment Needs a Reset
A former FDA officer argued the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression lacks proof and antidepressants are overprescribed.
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Adult Cigarette Smoking Declines but Habit Continues to Exact Economic, Health Toll: Cancer Society
In the United States, 29 percent of all cancer deaths can be attributed to cigarette smoking.
RFK Jr. Calls for Global Ban on Mercury in Vaccines
Allowing mercury in vaccines while calling it dangerous in batteries and makeup is a ‘double standard,’ he said.
What to Know About Obamacare Rates for 2026
Some analysts dispute the warning of catastrophic rate increases for millions of Americans, though underlying costs are rising rapidly.
Any Amount of Alcohol Raises Dementia Risk: Study
A study of half a million people challenges the idea that light drinking protects the brain.
Pancreatic Cancer: A Silent and Deadly Cancer–Signs to Watch For
Though only six inches long, the pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Tinnitus: Ringing or Buzzing Sounds Without an External Source–Here Are the Causes
The ringing or other phantom sounds can emerge in one or both ears, and the symptoms vary widely between people.
Pressure Prescription: 6 Exercises to Help Normalize Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can cause a whole host of problems that only get worse with time. These exercises can help decrease blood pressure and keep it down.
More High Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled Due to Potential Carcinogens, FDA Says
N-nitroso prazosin, a type of nitrosamine, is above the FDA’s acceptable limits, the agency says.
FDA’s Top Drug Regulator Has Resigned, Health Department Says
Dr. George Tidmarsh was head of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Study Finds Birth Control Contraceptives Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer accounts for almost a third of all new cancers among women in the United States every year.
Chagas Disease: The Hidden Infection That Becomes a Lifelong Disease–How to Prevent It
Chagas disease is caused by a parasite found in the droppings of kissing bugs, which are left behind after the bugs feed on a person.
Breast Cancer: 2nd Most Common Cancer in Women–Here Are the Early Signs
About two-thirds of breast cancer cases are detected at a localized stage, when the disease remains confined to the breast and treatment tends to be effective.
Unexpected Signs of a Hip Problem—and What You Can Do About It
Around 72 percent of Americans misunderstand the source of their pain.
