A Self-Injectable Birth Control Med Is Available, But Most Doctors Don't Prescribe It

Young women could be injecting long-lasting birth control meds themselves, but few have been told by their doctor that it’s an option, a new study says.

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) can prevent pregnancy for up to three months, and is available in a form that can be self-injected under the skin, researchers reported in th...

New Pill Can Report When You've Swallowed It

There’s a new — and somewhat creepy — way to make sure people are taking their prescription medications on schedule.

Researchers have developed a pill that can report when it’s been swallowed, by sending out a radio signal from inside the stomach.

The experimental pill could be used to monitor people for whom ...

Childhood Cancer Survivors Age More Rapidly, Genetics Show

More kids than ever are surviving cancer, but a new study shows how their childhood brush with the disease continues to haunt their health into adulthood.

Teenage and young adults who survived childhood cancer appear to age faster than people their age who never had cancer, researchers reported in the journal Nature Communications...

Want To Protect Your Gum Health? Eat More Tomatoes, Study Suggests

Worried about your oral health?

Eat more tomatoes, a new study suggests.

Insufficient intake of lycopene — a nutrient found in tomatoes and other red fruits — is associated with a significantly higher risk of gum disease in older adults.

Seniors who get enough lycopene are 67% less likely to develop severe gum disea...

Teenage Girl's Case Highlights Potential Explanation For Chronic UTIs

Millions of women and girls worldwide suffer from chronic urinary tract infections that defy treatment and stump both doctors and microbiologists.

But researchers now think they have figured out one way chronic UTIs occur.

A growing body of evidence suggests that the cause of these UTIs might be bacteria that embed deep within a woma...

Overcoming Obstacles to HIV Prevention

Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it.

From medical stigma to insurance denials and doctors who are unfamiliar with the regimen, a new report finds that many LGBTQ+ people have had negative experiences trying to protect themselves from...

What You Need to Know to Prevent And Fight Norovirus

Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.

While anybody can be infected, young children and seniors are at risk of becoming very sick, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) warns in its January newsletter News in Health.

Outbreaks of noroviru...

Weight Often Returns After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, Study Finds

People who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to gain the weight back, and sooner than many expect, a new study finds.

Researchers reviewed dozens of earlier studies and found that most people returned to their starting weight within about 18 months after stopping GLP-1 drugs. 

Those medicat...

RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a 'Better Thing'

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scaling back several childhood vaccine recommendations, prompting concerns that fewer kids will be protected as a result.

Flu shots, along with vaccines for RSV, COVID-19 and more are now advised mainly for kids who are at high risk of severe illness or after a discussion between...

Study Ties Rising Evictions to Higher Gun Violence in Chicago

Even as violent crime has dropped to historic lows in Chicago, gun violence remains a serious problem in some neighborhoods, especially those facing economic hardship.

A new study suggests one overlooked factor may help explain why: Evictions.

University of Chicago researchers found that neighborhoods with higher eviction rates also ...

Tamales Sold in California, Nevada Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.

The recalled products were sold in California and Nevada and were made between Oct. 10, 2024, and Oct. 10, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio...

What Is CPR and Who Needs It?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.

More than 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, according to the 2024 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Annual Report, and nationwide, 41.7% of pa...

'The Pitt' Informs, Educates Viewers, Study Says

Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.

"The Pitt" — which returned to HBO Max for its second season Thursday — is well-known for its commitment to accuracy and authenticity, research...

Your Teen Sleeping In During The Weekend? It Could Protect Them From Depression, Experts Say

Experts agree that keeping a regular sleep schedule is important for everyone, even night-owl teenagers and young adults.

But catching a few extra Z’s over the weekend might be good for young folks’ mental health, a new study says.

Young people who sleep in on weekends to catch up on sleep lost during the week had a lower...

Babies' Brain Development Lags In Cash-Crunched Families, Study Shows

A family’s financial difficulties might shape how an infant’s brain develops, potentially altering the course of their life, a new study says.

Babies tend to have signs of delayed brain development if their caregivers are struggling to make ends meet, researchers reported Jan. 5 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of...