Health News

Test for Emerging Pathogen Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first test to identify the pathogen Candida auris (C. auris) .
Depression and Your Heart
Those with heart disease may have worse outcomes if they also have depression, according to a new study.
Can You Trust Online Health Message Boards?
Medical advice on message boards may not be as accurate as you think.
Choosing the Right Allergy Medication
With hundreds of allergy medications available for purchase, it's no surprise that many consumers are confused when they try to choose the right medication for their allergies.
Going Gluten-Free: What You Need to Know
Gluten-free diets, considered a medical treatment to manage celiac disease, are becoming more and more popular. But do you know what going gluten-free is really all about?
Managing Blood Pressure
To treat high blood pressure, many people in a recent survey said they would rather drink tea than exercise.
Autism Drug Gets 'Breakthrough' Status
A possible treatment for autism has been granted expedited development and review.
Germs and Antibiotic Resistance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported hundreds of instances of germs with antibiotic resistance genes in the US.
Cryotherapy a Cool Trend After All?
Whole-body cryotherapy may not be so cool after all, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Kratom Products Tied to Salmonella
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a mandatory recall for kratom products due to a risk of salmonella.