Average body temperature is not what you think
The average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Everyone knows that, right? According to a new study published in September in JAMA…
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Strep throat infections surge
Strep throat infection rates are higher than usual this year, and experts fear that surging cases may worsen an ongoing amoxicillin shortage, according to…
FDA to ban toxic hair straighteners
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to ban hair-straightening products that contain or emit formaldehyde, according to the…
Many medical students consider quitting
A quarter of U.S. medical students are considering quitting their studies, according to The Hill. A survey of 2,212 medical students from 91 countries…
Some popular cold remedies don’t work
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel recently confirmed what health care providers and consumers have long suspected: Phenylephrine, a…
What to expect for the coming flu season
First, the bad news: This flu and respiratory season might be another bad one, according to the AARP. Influenza activity from the Southern Hemisphere,…
Report: Hypertension is a global health problem
A new report from the World Health Organization states that high blood pressure affects one in three adults worldwide and is a leading risk factor for…
Ultraprocessed foods linked to depression
People who eat more ultraprocessed foods may face higher risk for depression, according to a new study in the journal JAMA Open Network. According to NBC…
Federal government proposes new nursing home staffing rules
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new rule that would require all facilities to meet new minimum staffing standards,…
Blue light-blocking glasses don’t work
A new meta-analysis of 17 studies finds that blue light-blocking glasses don’t deliver any real benefits, according to NBC News. While sellers often claim…