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FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

An extensive review determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.

Cold and flu medicine on a store shelf in Miami.

Cold and flu medicine on a store shelf in Miami.

Health news

3d ago

Health news

Just 5 minutes of this type of exercise could help lower blood pressure, study suggests

And increasing your daily activity up to 20 minutes can reduce the risk of heart disease by a significant amount.

Fitness Group Cooling Down After City Run

Fitness Group Cooling Down After City Run

Abortion Rights

5d ago

Abortion Rights

Deadly impact of abortion bans surface as 10 states vote on ballot measures

Two Texas women died after they faced delays in getting miscarriage care because of the state’s abortion ban, ProPublica reported last week.

Two women argue at Harris Campaign Reproductive Rights Bus Tour stop

Two women argue at Harris Campaign Reproductive Rights Bus Tour stop

Health news

5d ago

Health news

Outbreaks of deadly illnesses could follow if anti-vaccine messages continue, doctors fear

Pediatricians worry about a fallout from former President Trump's vocal endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Child getting a vaccine

Child getting a vaccine

NBA

5d ago

NBA

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich out indefinitely with health issue

Assistant Mitch Johnson, who coached the team in its win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, will fill in for Popovich in the interim.

Image: Gregg Popovich

Image: Gregg Popovich

U.S. news

5d ago

U.S. news

Woman falsely claiming to be nurse injected fake Botox, prosecutors say

Rebecca Fadanelli, 38, is accused of putting "unsuspecting patients at risk by representing herself to be a nurse and then administering thousands of illegal, counterfeit injections."

Stock photo of Botox injection

Stock photo of Botox injection

U.S. news

6d ago

U.S. news

James Van Der Beek announces colorectal cancer diagnosis

The “Dawson’s Creek” star said “there’s reason for optimism.”

James Van Der Beek poses on the red carpet

James Van Der Beek poses on the red carpet

EXCLUSIVE

6d ago

EXCLUSIVE

Trump doesn't rule out banning vaccines if he wins

In an interview with NBC News, the former president also said a push by RFK Jr. to remove fluoride in water “sounds OK to me.”

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Rally In Atlanta

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Rally In Atlanta

Coronavirus

6d ago

Coronavirus

Some people will need an extra Covid vaccine in the spring

The CDC is recommending that older adults get a second Covid shot in the spring. How durable are the vaccines?

COVID vaccine and Flu shot.

COVID vaccine and Flu shot.

2024 Election

7d ago

2024 Election

RFK Jr. says a Trump White House would immediately push to remove fluoride from water

Major health groups support water fluoridation as a public health benefit and emphasize that the practice is safe.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

U.S. news

7d ago

U.S. news

Daylight saving time has ended. What to know about 'falling back.'

Love it or hate it, it’s time to turn back the clocks again. Here’s what you need to know as daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday.

Image: clockmaker daylight savings time Scott Gow

Image: clockmaker daylight savings time Scott Gow