Advocates for the cannabis and hemp industries say regulation is preferable to an outright ban. Image credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images A provision in the recent federal spending bill would ban a wide range of hemp-derived cannabinoid products starting in November 2026. The proposal closes the hemp “loophole,” stemming from the 2018 Farm Bill, and potentially […]

Experts say there is no credible scientific evidence that aluminum in vaccines causes peanut or other food allergies. heather diehl/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. says aluminum in vaccines may be a factor in a child developing a peanut allergy. Experts say Kennedy’s comments are not based on credible scientific evidence. Children are exposed

Sleeping in total darkness may help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. d3sign/Getty Images A recent study reports that exposure to light during sleep is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. During sleep, ambient light contributes to brain stress that can cause arterial inflammation, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Most Americans would try a plant-based diet to prevent diabetes, a recent poll shows. Image credit: Maria Korneeva/Getty Images New research says people are willing to make dietary changes to help with diabetes. However, they don’t always understand which type of diet is best for diabetes. Research indicates that a plant-based diet is better for

Ultra-processed foods may contribute to the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in women, study warns. A new study reports that there is an association between ultra-processed foods and the risk of developing polyps that could progress into colorectal cancer in women under the age of 50. Experts say these findings back up previous research on

The TrumpRx prescription drug savings program is expected to be available by early 2026. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have agreed to sell their weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, through the new TrumpRx program. The portal site is expected to launch in early 2026 and will provide consumers the ability to buy prescription drugs directly from

The FDA will remove black box warning labels on HRT products, which the agency states has sown confusion around hormone therapy for menopause. Lupe Rodriguez/Stocksy The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the removal of black box warnings on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) treatments for menopause.  The federal agency has requested that HRT manufacturers update

Acetaminophen is the safest option for pain relief and lowering fever during pregnancy. Anfisa&friends/Stocksy A new research review disputes claims made by the Trump administration that Tylenol use during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism and ADHD in children. The researchers claim that recent studies cited by the White House are flawed. Tylenol remains

A new clinical trial found that coffee drinkers with AFib had a significantly lower risk of recurrence. Boy_Anupong/Getty Images A new clinical trial challenges the long-held medical advice that coffee triggers a common type of heart arrhythmia. Results of a new trial found that adults with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who drank coffee daily had a

A common drug used as an emergency contraceptive may also help lower breast cancer risk. Tom Werner/Getty Images Researchers say that a drug used as an emergency contraceptive or to treat fibroids may help lower breast cancer risk. Ulipristal acetate, the “morning after pill,” was found to reduce the activity of breast cells where cancers

A new study found that waist-to-height ratio was closely linked to heart disease risk than BMI or waist circumference. Ableimages/Getty Images A new study suggests your body shape may reveal heart disease risk more accurately than BMI. Researchers found people with larger waists relative to their height were more likely to develop calcium buildup in