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 programs. But experts… read on > read on >
Vitamin D might help people with heart disease avoid a heart attack, if it’s provided in a dose tailored to you by a doctor, a new study says. Folks provided vitamin D reduced their risk by more than half, researchers reported Sunday at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting in New Orleans. But there’s a… read on > read on >
A cup of coffee might actually benefit some people with a common heart rhythm disorder, a new study says. Adults with atrial fibrillation who drank a daily cup of coffee were 39% less likely to have an episode of irregular heart rhythm, compared to those who avoided caffeine, researchers reported Nov. 9 in the Journal… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Nov. 10, 2025 (Health News) — Millions of Americans who rely on medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be affected by a new drug recall. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has issued a voluntary, nationwide recall for several lots of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic version of an ADHD treatment prescribed for people over… read on > read on >
Evidence is mounting that oral immunotherapy can help many children shake off food allergies. Children benefited from being fed small amounts of food allergens to desensitize them, according to a pair of studies presented over the weekend at a meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Orlando, Florida. In the first… read on > read on >
If a healthy slurp is your aim, skip the banana when you whip up a smoothie. Researchers at the University of California-Davis found that adding banana may interfere with absorption of powerful compounds called flavanols, which are linked to brain and heart health. “We were really surprised to see how quickly adding a single banana… read on > read on >
Evidence is mounting that oral immunotherapy can help many children shake off food allergies. Children benefited from being fed small amounts of food allergens to desensitize them, according to a pair of studies presented over the weekend at a meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Orlando, Florida. In the first… read on > read on >
If a healthy slurp is your aim, skip the banana when you whip up a smoothie. Researchers at the University of California-Davis found that adding banana may interfere with absorption of powerful compounds called flavanols, which are linked to brain and heart health. “We were really surprised to see how quickly adding a single banana… read on > read on >
A new screening tool may help doctors and communities better understand why so many Americans struggle to eat a healthy diet, even when they have enough food. Researchers at Tufts University’s Food is Medicine Institute in Boston have created and tested a survey called the Nutrition Security Screener (NSS). Unlike standard food security tools that… read on > read on >
The pricing applies to Medicare, Medicaid and a program launching later this year called TrumpRx read on >
Getting your wisdom teeth pulled? You don’t need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provided better pain relief than hydrocodone with acetaminophen for the first two days after wisdom tooth surgery, researchers reported Nov. 6 in JAMA Network Open. Both men and… read on > read on >
Treatment with an experimental peanut protein patch can help young children safely build tolerance to peanuts, a new study says. More than 70% of children treated with the Viaskin Peanut Patch could tolerate at least three to four peanut kernels without a reaction after three years, researchers are scheduled to report Saturday in Orlando at… read on > read on >
Losing weight is considered one way to improve male fertility, but how guys drop pounds also matters, a new evidence review says. Men who lost weight through diet and exercise did wind up with better sperm quality, even with modest weight loss, researchers recently reported in the journal Human Reproduction Update. However, losing weight through… read on > read on >
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The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) drug division has resigned while under internal investigation, saying he was pushed out after raising concerns about how the agency planned to fast-track some new drugs. Dr. George Tidmarsh, who joined the FDA in July, stepped down Sunday, The New York Times reported. His resignation… read on > read on >
A growing Listeria outbreak linked to recalled pasta meals has now sickened 27 people and caused six deaths across 18 states, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Two new deaths were reported in Hawaii and Oregon, the agency said. Earlier deaths occurred in Illinois, Michigan, Texas and… read on > read on >
