Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
Serena Williams had benign cyst size of "small grapefruit" removed from neck
Retired tennis legend Serena Williams posted to social media that "all is OK" after having the grapefruit-sized cyst surgically removed from her neck.
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the infections on the rise this season, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia.
Many adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, may be more common in adults than we realize. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know about the diagnosis.
Your friend loves a candidate you hate. Can your relationship survive?
To stay friends or not to stay friends, that is the question for many Americans as they navigate deep political divides this election cycle. Here's what experts say.
3 reasons behind the rise in breast cancer, including some you can control
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
Soda mixed with coffee creamer? The "dirty soda" trend, explained.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
Majority of kids worry about school. Psychiatrist shares tips to ease anxiety.
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Some apple cider could make you sick. Here's what to know.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
Should you try a trending "cortisol cocktail" for stress and weight loss?
TikTok's latest wellness concoction is dubbed the "adrenal" or "cortisol cocktail," which users claim can reduce stress and even help with weight loss. We asked experts to weigh in.
Hurricanes indirectly cause deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm, study finds
New research suggests tropical cyclones, both hurricanes and tropical storms, drive thousands of deaths for years after a storm passes.
The biggest health risks from hurricanes, flooding
Massive rains and flooding are a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Suicide rates increased from 2020 to 2022, with firearms as the leading means
The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
When should you get the flu shot? A doctor weighs in on best timing, options.
What to know about the "optimal time" to get vaccinated against the flu — and how the FluMist nasal spray stacks up to the traditional shot.