What everyone should know about antibiotics, according to experts

Antibiotics are some of the most powerful tools in medicine. They’re prescribed to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, most ear infections, strep…

Queen Guitarist Brian May Reveals He Had Minor Stroke: Warning Signs He Noticed

Brian May, guitarist for the rock band Queen, revealed he recently experienced a minor stroke. Although he is now recovering and in good health, he briefly lost the ability to…

Health Experts Debunk 3 Popular Sleep Hacks: Try These Alternatives Instead

Many Americans turn to social media for sleep advice. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that more than 30% of Americans have tried one of this…

Telehealth may be just as effective as in-person checkups, new research finds. Here’s how to make the most of your virtual appointment.

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that telehealth may be just as effective as in-person primary care visits when it comes to addressing a patient’s needs. The…

The placebo effect is real. Here’s how sugar pills can help relieve pain and improve IBS.

Recently, a team of researchers set out to study the antidepressant effects of ketamine — and stumbled upon a medical phenomenon. The double-blind study at Stanford’s School of Medicine recruited…

Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? What experts say amid lawsuits claiming a link to autism and ADHD.

Why might someone use acetaminophen during pregnancy? Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, acetaminophen has long been a go-to over-the-counter drug for anyone…

Another Study Links Ozempic, Wegovy to Suicidal Thoughts. Debate Over Safety Continues

The authors of a new study identified a link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation. They found that people who use semaglutide and medication for mental health conditions may face…

Mounjaro, Zepbound Lowers Diabetes Risk By 94%, Eli Lilly Trial Shows

In a new clinical trial, the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide was effective in helping people maintain weight loss over a 3-year period. Researchers reported the resulting weight loss also lowered participants’…