Michigan reports first U.S. deaths linked to cyclospora outbreak
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two people have died in Michigan after becoming ill during the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, marking the first confirmed U.S. deaths associated...
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Cyclospora Skinny’ Trend Sparks Health Warnings as Parasite Is Promoted Online for Weight Loss
PHOENIX, Ariz. (WOWO) — Health officials and doctors are warning people not to participate in a dangerous social media trend joking about using a parasitic...
Polypharmacy Warning: Multiple Prescription Drugs Linked to Increased Mortality Risk in Seniors
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WOWO) — Older adults who take five or more prescription medications may face a higher risk of death compared with those taking...
GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Can Help Shed Pounds, But Experts Warn About Regain After Stopping
LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — As GLP-1 medications continue to grow in popularity as weight loss treatments, health experts are warning patients that maintaining results after...
Time-Restricted Eating May Support Brain Health in Older Adults, New Study Finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOWO) — A new study suggests that when older adults eat each day may influence brain health, with researchers finding that women who...
FDA Panel Recommends Broader Access to Six Popular Peptides Used for Weight Loss, Healing and Health Conditions
BALTIMORE, Md. (WOWO) — Millions of Americans could eventually have greater access to several popular peptide compounds after a federal advisory committee recommended moving six...
High-Tech Bracelet Designed to Detect Date-Rape Drugs and Notify Emergency Contacts
TAMPA, Fla. (WOWO) — A new wearable technology being developed by a University of South Florida graduate aims to help people detect when their drinks...
Researchers Link Persistent Low Income to Faster Cognitive Decline Later in Life
BOSTON, MA (WOWO) Long-term financial hardship may affect more than a person’s finances — new research suggests decades of economic stress may also be linked...
Alcohol Consumption Debate Grows as Health Officials Reassess Drinking Risks
CINCINNATI, OH (WOWO) New guidance and growing public discussion about alcohol consumption are renewing questions about how much drinking is considered acceptable — and when...
E-Bike Injuries Surge Across U.S. as Emergency Rooms See More Severe Trauma Cases
NEW YORK, NY (WOWO) Electric bikes and scooters are becoming an increasingly common way to get around, but doctors and researchers are warning that the...