Health

As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the confirmation hearing for Health and Human Services Secretary, some may have noticed that his voice has a raspy, strained sound. The prospective HHS head has spoken about his voice over the years, sharing that he was diagnosed long …

At Market Basket locations in some parts of Massachusetts, customers are being asked to limit their egg purchases to two cartons per family. Another shopper, this one in Las Vegas and also on the hunt for eggs, reported finding empty shelves at a local grocery store. On social media, a consumer accustomed to paying …

A common mental health issue could take years off your life, new research has revealed. People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were found to live shorter lives than those who were not diagnosed, according to a study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers from University College London …

A tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City, Kansas, has become the largest documented on record in the United States. As of Jan. 24, 2025, there have been 67 active cases reported in Wyandotte County (60) and Johnson County (7) since January 2024, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment …

Bill Gates said he believes he would have been diagnosed with autism if he were growing up today. The Microsoft co-founder and tech billionaire, 69, made the revelation in his upcoming memoir, “Source Code: My Beginnings.” In an excerpt of the book, which was published in The Wall Street Journal, …

The confirmation hearing to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expected to take place beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29. The highly anticipated hearing follows the introduction of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement – a campaign to revolutionize health …

Water is known to be a great resource for good health, but sparkling water could also offer unique benefits. A new report, published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, suggests that carbonated water may support weight loss by enhancing glucose uptake and metabolism in red blood cells. The researchers aimed …

A man who served in World War II as an airman recently turned 100 years old — and celebrated in style with two different birthday parties.  He also said the smartphone has been one of the most significant inventions in his lifetime — plus shared his tips for living a …

While red meat is a rich source of protein, iron and other nutrients, a recent study linked it to an increased risk of dementia — but some doctors are casting doubt on the claim. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mass General Brigham found that …

An Alabama woman who is the only living recipient of a pig organ transplant passed a major milestone on Saturday when she became the longest living person with a functioning pig organ. Towana Looney, 53, remains healthy and full of energy, reaching the record 61-day mark with her pig kidney …