FDA Lifts Major Warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is eliminating the prominent "black box" warnings on many hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications, signaling a major shift in how the treatment is viewed for menopausal women.

The decision affects products containing estrogen or progestogen, alone or combined, that are prescribed to treat t...

Why Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate the Grocery Store — and What it Means for Your Health

They're tasty, affordable and satisfy fast — ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of the calories consumed by the average adult, and even more for children.

These foods are a growing public health concern and federal health officials are working to remove some from food assistance prog...

The Hype and Limits of At-Home Gut Microbiome Tests

The market for at-home gut microbiome tests is booming, with companies promising insights into health, chronic illness and even longevity through intestinal bacteria.

But many gastroenterologists are urging consumers to be cautious, according to The Associated Press, as the science backing these direct-to-consumer tests is extreme...

ByHeart Expands Infant Formula Recall Nationwide as Investigation Continues

ByHeart Inc. has announced a full recall of all its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products due to concerns about potential contamination leading to infant botulism.

To date, the outbreak has affected 15 babies in 12 states. 

The decision to expand the recall was made late Monday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

No Clear Link Between Acetaminophen And Autism Or ADHD, Major Reviews Find

There’s no clear evidence linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy with developmental issues like autism or ADHD, two major evidence reviews have concluded.

Any increased risk observed in dozens of studies tended to cancel out when researchers adjusted for other potential factors, or when they compared between siblings to validate ...

What's Better For Eczema, Bathing Daily or Weekly?

Bathing can be a tricky subject for people with eczema, some of whom fear that a daily bath might cause a symptom flare.

But a major study now says eczema patients can choose to wash up either daily or just one to two times per week without any fear of their symptoms getting worse.

There was no difference in eczema symptoms between a...