Firefighters fear toxic chemicals in their gear may contribute to surge in cancer cases

Firefighters around the country are worried that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason cancer rates among their ranks are rising.

Laxatives: What to know about a shortage that Americans are facing

It's a rather delicate problem, but it needs to be talked about nonetheless. Here's what to know about a laxative shortage across the U.S., and how the country possibly got to this point.

Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'

The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.

New Jersey mother battling kidney failure desperately searching for donor

A Burlington County mother battling kidney failure is desperately hoping to find an organ donor, so she can continue to watch her 3-year-old daughter grow. 

COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older

Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.

FDA advisers: Popular nasal decongestant ineffective for congestion relief

The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts.

Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, say FDA experts

The FDA assembled advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind counters.

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week

There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.

Anti-acne treatments you can do at home
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From water filters to pillowcases, esthetician Linda Tagliamonte has all the at-home treatments to help improve your acne for less.

These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'

COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.

Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day

The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.

Exercises you can do at your desk
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When it comes to exercise, you don't always have the time. But these simple exercises can help you burn fat at work!

Narcan is now available without a prescription: Here's where to find it

As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.

COVID cases uptick as FDA teases recommendations on updated booster shot

With students heading back to the classrooms and cooler fall temperatures right around the corner, doctors are sounding the alarm on a recent uptick in COVID cases.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says

Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.