Date: 2025/06/11 - 18:32
Calorie-restricted dieting is linked to an increased risk of depression in a new study that finds anyone who is on a "diet" is more likely to be depressed. The findings were especially pronounced in people with overweight.
Date: 2025/06/11 - 00:32
New research shows the potential health harms of TikTok skin care videos touting "lighter, brighter skin" marketed toward young girls ages 7 to 18. Products ranged from $168 to $500 or more per regimen and contained harsh active ingredients, which may cause skin irritation and allergies.
Date: 2025/06/09 - 18:00
The U.S. federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made several debated claims about autism prevalence, including that it has become 'an epidemic'. A board certified family medicine physician helps us fact-check these claims.
Date: 2025/06/07 - 19:00
TikTok users are touting a migraine hack involving McDonald’s fries and a Coke to relieve their symptoms. The combination of salt, sugar, and caffeine may provide temporary relief. However, processed foods high in sodium, fat, and sugar may worsen symptoms and contribute to other problems.
Date: 2025/06/07 - 05:00
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are associated with a higher risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The risk increased the longer people were prescribed a GLP-1 drug, particularly those containing semaglutide.
Date: 2025/06/04 - 00:32
Researchers report that a three-year exercise program helped improve survival rates for people who have been treated for colon cancer. The findings could be helpful for doctors recommending exercise as part of a post-cancer regimen.