Colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50 years old. One man shares his journey of being diagnosed at 38 and the importance of regular screenings. Colonoscopies can detect colorectal cancer early and save lives. At 38 years old, William Lindley began experiencing stomach issues, including a constant urge to go to the…
A new Norwegian study finds that one hour of screen time at bedtime results in a 59% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep. The findings indicate that social media use is no more disruptive to sleep than watching TV or movies or reading on a mobile device. While there is some…
A new restriction on the sale of compounded weight loss drugs containing the active ingredient semaglutide is scheduled to take effect in about a month. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are taking steps to help make their brand-name weight loss drugs Zepbound and Wegovy more affordable. Two people who have been taking compounded weight loss…
The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether states can deny Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood because the organization’s clinics perform abortions. The Trump administration has also temporarily frozen $27 million in Title X family planning funding designated for Planned Parenthood. Experts say these funding reductions would reduce the health services provided by the organization, most…
The FDA has approved a new at-home test for two common sexually transmitted infections and a sexually transmitted disease. The test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis produces results in 30 minutes. Experts say the kit allows people to test themselves for STDs in the privacy of their home. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently…
Legendary actor Val Kilmer of ‘Top Gun’ fame passed away at 65 at his Los Angeles home. Kilmer’s daughter shared that the cause was pneumonia, an infectious disease of the lungs. Experts say Kilmer’s previous treatment for throat cancer and his age may have been contributing factors. It’s recommended that older adults protect their health…