Health News

1. Top Runner Blames Burrito for Positive Steroid Test

   Shelby Houlihan, one of America’s top runners, says eating a pork burrito probably caused a positive steroid test that resulted in her being banned from competing in the U.S. Olympic trials.

2. What Works Best to Ease Migraines?

   There's no single answer, but there are many new treatment options. Finding the right one may take some trial-and-error — so persistence is key.

3. How Dreams Might Prepare You for What's Next

   Dreams can feel random and disjointed but might actually serve a higher function, helping you prepare for what's ahead, according to new research findings.

4. Counting Calories Beats Fasting Diets for Weight Loss

   New clinical trial results show trendy intermittent fasting diets don't work any better than simple calorie cutting.

5. Fewer Dangerous COPD Flare-Ups During COVID

   A new study finds the health precautions used to combat spreading COVID may also have helped those with COPD.

6. COVID Led More Women to Forgo Needed Health Care

   A new survey found women more likely to go without health care, compared to men, possibly resulting in a higher number of women with severe health issues after the pandemic is over.

7. Big Rise in U.S. Teens Identifying As Gay, Bisexual

   A nationwide surveys shows more teens in the U.S. are reporting their sexual identity as gay, lesbian or bisexual.

8. Danish Soccer Player Suffered Cardiac Arrest During Euro Match

   Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen’s heart stopped beating after he fell to the ground during a Euro 2020 match against Finland on Saturday, Danish team doctor Morten Boesen said.

9. Music at Bedtime Might Not Be a Great Idea

   New research suggests the music you play at bedtime to help you fall asleep may actually have the opposite effect.

10. Living Day to Day With Psoriasis

    Lifestyle changes can help improve your psoriasis and your overall health. Follow these expert tips.

11. Oncologists, Breast Cancer Patients Differ on Alternative Therapies

    Oncologists underestimate patient use of complementary and alternative treatments and often differ with patients in their opinions of approaches that offer benefits

12. Study: Want to Have a Baby? Mind Your Alcohol

    Even moderate drinking may disrupt the time-sensitive sequence of hormonal events in conception.

13. Gun Suicides Are Rising Sharply Among American Youth

    A new study finds a rising number of young Americans, including children, are taking their own lives using firearms.

14. Doctors May Be Overprescribing Opioids After Surgeries

    Many patients could get the same level of pain relief from ibuprofen or acetaminophen without the risk of addiction.

15. Havana Syndrome Attacks Leave Baffling Symptoms

    The incidents in Cuba are under investigation as public servants and some members of their families undergo medical care.

16. COVID Vacations: Plan, Be Flexible, Travel Safe

    It's easy to get lost among the constantly shifting recommendations for summer travel, but consider your vaccine status, how you plan to get where you're going, and what COVID-19 numbers look like at your destination.

17. Expiration Dates on J&J COVID Vaccine Extended

    U.S. regulators have extended the expiration date on millions of J&J COVID vaccine doses by six weeks.

18. Arthritis Pain and Sleep

    Arthritis pain can make it difficult to sleep, and lack of sleep can aggravate joint pain. Try these tips from WebMD to break the vicious cycle.

19. Arthritis at Work: Tips to Help You Get Through the Day

    Arthritis can make every task challenging, especially at work. Get tips from WebMD for minimizing joint pain, strain, and stiffness at work.

20. 'Laughing Gas' May Help Tough-to-Treat Depression

    New research suggests the anesthetic known as "laughing gas" might be a safe and effective alternative when antidepressants fail help hard-to-treat depression.

21. The Day After a Bad Night's Sleep

    Didn't sleep well last night? WebMD discusses how to have more energy the day after a bad night's sleep.

22. Delta Variant and COVID-19 Vaccines: What to Know

    A study conducted in the United Kingdom finds that one dose of the Pfizer vaccine provided about 33% protection against the delta variant, first identified in India.

23. Caffeine May Raise Risk of Inherited Glaucoma

    Caffeine might increase the risk of an eye disease in people who have a genetic susceptibility.

24. Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes

    A new study finds those who have adequate levels of vitamin D when diagnosed with breast cancer have better long-term outcomes.

25. Pandemic Boosted Drinking Among Americans Over 50

    A new poll finds drinking rose among older Americans during the worst of the pandemic, and that could put their health at risk.