NTD spoke with Sarah Cart, author of “On My Way Back to You,” a memoir of her process of navigating the challenges and struggles of managing her husband’s devastating illness. She talks about the transition to becoming the caregiver of someone who she used to lean on and how amid everything, she found the strength […]
Isabella Strahan, the daughter of former NFL player and television personality Michael Strahan, has been very candid about her journey with medulloblastoma after being diagnosed with the rare form of brain cancer in October 2023. The 19-year-old has been chronicling her health battle online, recently sharing that she only has two more rounds of chemotherapy […]
CHICAGO—Dairy farmers in the United States are raising their defenses to try to contain the spread of bird flu: banning visitors, cutting down trees to discourage wild birds from landing, and disinfecting vehicles coming onto their land. South Dakota on Thursday became the eighth state to find highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy […]
Americans usually eat more salt than they need, according to the Food and Drug Administration, but this has led to a public perception that avoiding salt is healthier, according to Cindy Chan Phillips, the owner of Cindy Chan Phillips Nutrition. She tells NTD that a balanced approach is key to finding the optimum salt intake […]
A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this week. The latest developments on the virus also include infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching bird flu from a mammal. Although health officials say the risk to the public remains low, there […]
NTD sits down with Daniella Dayoub Forrest, a personal trainer, functional health coach, and the author of ‘Own Your Wellness,’ to talk about how to improve your own individual, overall wellness and to meet your fitness, weight-loss, and health goals.
TOKYO—Five people who took a Japanese health supplement have died and more than 100 have been hospitalized as of Friday, a week after a pharmaceutical company issued a recall of the products, officials said. Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. came under fire for not going public quickly with problems known internally as early as January. The […]
Improving ventilation is one way to curb the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says in new guidance. “By using core strategies, like vaccination and practicing good hygiene, we can protect ourselves and those we care about from respiratory illness. Improving ventilation is another one of […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public to avoid using certain over-the-counter topical products marketed to relieve pain before, during, or after specific cosmetic procedures, including microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, tattooing, and piercing. The agency has issued warning letters to six companies responsible for manufacturing these products, citing violations of federal […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to remove social media posts and webpages that urged people to stop taking ivermectin to treat COVID-19, according to a settlement dated March 21. The FDA has already removed a page that said: “Should I take ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19? No.” Within 21 days, […]
High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in some acne treatments from brands including Estee Lauder’s Clinique, Target’s Up & Up, and Reckitt Benckiser-owned Clearasil, said independent U.S. laboratory Valisure. Valisure has also filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, calling on the regulator to recall the products, conduct an investigation, […]
Jamie Foxx has some jokes to tell. The Oscar winner posted a funny video of himself on Instagram from his 2002 HBO special “I Might Need Security” in which he is doing an impression of Prince. Mr. Foxx teased his possible return to the standup stage. “PRINCE singing the Brady Bunch theme song was a […]
Here’s to improving your health! Heart disease and Alzheimer’s are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. In tonight’s episode, we talk to Dr. Hina Chaudhry, a leading research cardiologist. Also, Dr. Sid O’Bryant, a leading clinical psychologist, discusses brain care research that may lead to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
A multinational study of over 99 million vaccinated people has identified higher incidences of neurological, cardiovascular, and blood disorder complications than what the researchers expected. The peer-reviewed observational cohort study, published in the Vaccine journal on Feb. 12, aimed to evaluate the risk of 13 adverse events of special interest (AESI) following COVID-19 vaccination. The […]
The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) again issued a warning about a so-called “Disease X” pandemic, saying it’s a “matter of when, not if.” At the World Government Summit, held in the United Arab Emirates last week, Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus claimed to members that his prior predictions about a virus like COVID-19 came […]
A recall of products containing cheese linked to a bacterial contamination reported this month expanded to salads and taco kits, officials say. The company, Rizo-Lopez, based in Modesto, California, recalled dozens of products related to the recall, saying that a listeria bacterial outbreak forced it to do so. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
Demand for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic remains high globally, leaving diabetes patients in need. Dr. Scott Atlas from Stanford’s Hoover Institution says obesity is the most serious public health problem in the United States and it’s hazardous.
CVS Health lowered its adjusted profit forecast for 2024 on Wednesday after an increase in medical procedures among older adults in the United States fueled costs in its insurance business in the fourth quarter. The company beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit, however, on strength in its drugstores and its pharmacy benefits management (PBM) […]
