FDA approves daily pill shown to cut repeat stroke risk by 26%

The FDA has approved Sunharbo, a once-daily pill that helps reduce the risk of another stroke in certain adults who recently had a clot-related stroke or mini-stroke.

US loses measles-elimination status, WSJ reports: What this means

The United States has lost its measles-elimination status after 26 years of keeping the highly contagious disease at bay with vaccines,

Wisconsin measles outbreak: Second child death reported

Wisconsin health officials are reporting a second child has died of measles in connection with the ongoing outbreak in the state — the largest in 35 years.

Ozempic and Zepbound users face 6 rebound risks after stopping, doctor warns

Stopping GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound can lead to renewed hunger, weight regain and a reversal of improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.

Kentucky governor calls for firing of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.

Hospital sewers may be breeding grounds for dangerous superbugs, study finds

Hospital wastewater has been shown to promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially making sewer systems hotspots for antimicrobial resistance, according to a new Swedish study published in Nature Communications.

US to fund new research into potential PTSD treatment for veterans

The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday. 

23rd Veteran group helps military members deal with trauma
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Veterans Day is a day we pause as a nation and community to honor the men and women who have served our country. But for so many of our heroes, the battles don't end when they take off the uniform. The invisible wounds of service -- like anxiety, isolation and depression -- can last for years. Mike Waldron, the executive director of 23rd Veteran, talks about how they help veterans deal with trauma.

Christina Applegate investigating breast implant illness after MS misdiagnosis

Christina Applegate is searching for answers after her MS misdiagnosis and is now investigating whether breast implant illness could be behind her ongoing health struggles.

COVID-era testing method could help identify obesity, asthma, other health conditions

Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions. 

FDA adds GLP-1 warning for rare vision loss
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The FDA is adding a warning about a rare but potentially serious vision loss condition associated with popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

How to navigate Thanksgiving dinner on a GLP-1

Balanced portions can help people taking GLP-1s enjoy Thanksgiving while limiting digestive discomfort.

GLP-1 drugs getting new labels warning of rare vision-loss condition

All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss. 

Blood sugar spikes could hinge on the order you eat your food, study suggests

A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it's not necessarily a "quick fix."

Illinois veterans struggling with vision gifted Meta AI glasses
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About 50 veterans who are blind or visually impaired are receiving some special gifts ahead of a Veterans Day event in Illinois. FOX's Kasey Chronis shows us how Ray Ban Meta AI glasses will help these veterans in their day-to-day life.