Seasonal Allergies Might Increase Suicide Rate, Study Says

Seasonal allergies are considered an annoyance to most, and maddening to some.

Few think of seasonal sniffles and sneezes as potentially fatal — but we might be overlooking the danger they pose, a new study warns.

High pollen counts are linked to a significant increase in suicide risk, according to findings published in the Dec...

Air Pollution Particles Hitch A Ride On Red Blood Cells, Into Major Organs, Study Says

The tiny particles inhaled from air pollution stick to our red blood cells, hitching a ride to do damage throughout our bodies, a new small-scale study says.

These particles — produced by motor vehicles and industrial emissions — recently have been found in the brain and the heart, where they are linked to increased risk of dis...

Two Of Five Drivers Killed In Car Crashes Were Stoned, Study Says

More than 2 in 5 drivers were driving while stoned when they died in car wrecks in a major Ohio county, a new study says.

Coroner records show that nearly 42% of drivers who died in motor vehicle collisions during a six-year period tested positive for THC, researchers are to report Tuesday at a meeting of the American College of Surgeons i...

Breeding Program at Queens Zoo Helps Restore Vulnerable Rabbit Species

Fifteen young New England cottontail rabbits born at a New York City zoo have been released into the wild in Maine as part of an effort to save the only rabbit species native to New England from disappearing.

Six of the rabbits were released at Fort Foster Park in Kittery, while four others were set free at Rachel Carson National Wildlife ...

Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise: Newborns Most at Risk, Experts Say

When someone has whooping cough, the sound can be unmistakable: A deep, gasping “whoop” as they struggle to catch their breath between fits of coughing. 

Now, this once-rare illness, also known as pertussis, is making a comeback across the United States.

Cases have now surpassed pre-pandemic levels, and while the dis...

FDA Signs off on New Version of Abortion Pill Mifepristone

A new low-cost version of the abortion pill mifepristone just received federal approval and it’s already stirring political controversy.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval to Evita Solutions for its generic version of mifepristone, a medication used to end early pregnancies up to 10 weeks. 

Nearly 100 Sickened Aboard Royal Caribbean Ship with Norovirus

Nearly 100 people aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas contracted norovirus during a two-week voyage from San Diego to Miami, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.

The highly contagious gastrointestinal illness affected 94 of the 1,874 passengers, with four crew members also reporting sympt...

Scientists Grow Egg Cells From Human Skin in New Study

Oregon scientists have taken an early step toward creating lab-grown eggs using human skin cells, but the process faces major challenges before it could ever be used to help people have children.

In the new study, published Sept. 30 in the journal Nature Communications, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) ...

Minnesota Confirms 10 New Measles Cases, All in Unvaccinated Travelers

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed 10 new measles cases this week, bringing the state’s total to 18 so far in 2025.

The cases were all among unvaccinated people who had recently traveled, KSTP-TV in Minneapolis reported.

Seven of the new cases were linked to families who traveled within the...

Menopause Doesn't Affect MS Progression, Major Study Concludes

Menopause does not increase symptoms and disability among women with multiple sclerosis, a major new study has concluded.

Some experts had been concerned that fluctuating hormone levels associated with menopause might affect severity of the neurodegenerative disease, researchers said.

MS disability notably increases around age 50, wh...

Free School Meals Linked To Less High Blood Pressure Among Children

Universal free meal programs appear to improve kids’ heart health, a new study says.

The proportion of students with high blood pressure fell by nearly 11% over five years among schools that signed up for free meal programs, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.

The better nutrition kids get from these fr...

Bad Sleep Linked To Accelerated Brain Aging

Rotten sleep might accelerate the aging of a person’s brain, partly by increasing inflammation, a new study says.

People’s brains aged faster as they scored worse on a five-point scale of sleep quality, researchers reported Sept. 30 in the journal eBioMedicine.

“The gap between brain age and chronological a...

Smart Patch Helps Addicts, Alcoholics Manage Stress And Cravings

A “stress coach” smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage their anxiety and cravings, lowering their risk of relapse, a new study shows.

The biofeedback patch provides people with real-time monitoring of their heart rate, which can become erratic for folks stressed out by drug or alcohol cravin...