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Supreme Court Blocks Colorado Limits on Therapy for LGBTQ Minors

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a Colorado law that forbid mental health professionals from trying to change LGBTQ minors’ sexual orientation.

In an 8-1 ruling, the court said the law violated free speech protections by limiting what therapists can say during sessions.

The case was brought by a Christian therapist who argued...

Antidepressant Might Help Long COVID Fatigue, Study Says

A common antidepressant appears to help reduce fatigue in people living with long COVID, a new study says.

Fluvoxamine – a low-cost and widely available antidepressant – significantly improved fatigue among long COVID patients within two to three months, researchers reported March 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine....

Home-Delivered Groceries Boost Heart Health In Food Deserts, Study Says

Home-delivered groceries can help people who live in food deserts improve their heart health, a new study says.

Black adults experienced a significant reduction in both blood pressure and cholesterol after receiving home deliveries of groceries selected under the heart-friendly DASH diet, researchers reported at an  American College o...

Nicotine E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit, Review Concludes

E-cigarettes loaded with nicotine can help people quit smoking, a new evidence review has concluded.

Nicotine vapes produce quit rates 20% to 40% higher than traditional nicotine replacement therapies like patches or gum, researchers recently reported in the journal Addiction.

“We set out to determine if scientists agr...

Kinesio Taping’s Benefits in Doubt, Major Evidence Review Finds

Elite athletes often show up at the starting line with legs, arms and shoulders covered in strips of brightly colored tape.

This “KT tape” – kinesio taping – is meant to ease muscle and joint pain and boost range of movement.

But KT tape might not be very effective at all, instead working mainly as a placebo f...

High Sodium Intake May Trigger New Heart Failure

Most folks know that too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, but new research suggests it may be even more dangerous than thought.

A Vanderbilt University team found that excessive sodium intake was a direct, independent trigger for new-onset heart failure among a high-risk population.

The research, recently published in the <...

Study Shows BMI Often Gets Your Weight Category Wrong

For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been a standard tool doctors use to tell patients if they are underweight, normal weight or obese. 

But a new study shows that this simple math equation — an estimate of based only on height and weight — is often wrong.

Research to be presented in May at the European Congress on...

Former U.S. Surgeon General Challenges Trump Nominee

Who speaks for the nation’s health is now at the center of a heated debate in D.C.

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role, Dr. Casey Means.

Nearly 11 months after her nomination, Means is still waiting for Senate confirmation. Some lawmakers have ...

Short Bursts of Exercise Linked To Lower Risk of Major Diseases

As it turns out, you don't need long workouts to improve your health.

Just a few minutes of more intense activity each day may help lower your risk of serious diseases.

That’s according to a study published March 29 in the European Heart Journal, which looked at data from nearly 100,000 people.

Researchers found ...

Over 10.2 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Over Metal Bristle Risk

Millions of grill brushes are being recalled following reports that small metal bristles can break off and end up in food.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says about 10.2 million Nexgrill metal wire grill brushes are affected.

The problem: Loose bristles can stick to grills or food and be swallowed accidentally, le...

Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled Over Hidden Drug Ingredients

Two chocolate products marketed for sexual enhancement are being recalled because they were found to contain hidden prescription drug ingredients.

The recall involves "Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate" and "ilum Sex Chocolate," sold by the company Gear Isle, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Officials said the ...

Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal

Aggressively lowering high cholesterol can cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by about a third among people with clogged arteries, a new study says.

The results support updated guidelines that call for cutting “bad” LDL cholesterol levels to less than 55 mg/dL among people with heart disease driven by clogged and hardened a...

Cold Weather More Deadly For The Heart Than Heat, Study Finds

Seniors and people with heart problems need to exercise more caution during cold snaps compared to heat waves, a new study says.

Folks are at much greater risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart health problems during colder weather, researchers reported in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

About 80% of ...

Teens' Sleep Patterns Affect Their Diet, Exercise, Study Says

Teenagers might be known for being night owls, but they’ll be healthier if they can get to bed earlier, a new study says.

Teens who stay up late and sleep the morning away are more likely to eat more and be less physically active, especially when school is in session, researchers report in the April issue of the journal Sleep Hea...