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Share on Pinterest A new CDC panel voted to make changes to childhood vaccination schedules and further narrow recommendations for COVID-19 shots. Shutterstock The acting CDC director suggested the MMR vaccine should be distributed into three monovalent shots. The CDC’s new vaccine panel, ACIP, had recently changed its recommendations for childhood vaccines and updated COVID-19

Share on Pinterest The FDA will advise physicians about the potential risks of Tylenol during pregnancy. Getty Images The Trump administration said the FDA will begin notifying doctors about the possible link between autism and Tylenol during pregnancy. The FDA initiated a label change for Tylenol to include mention of the possible associated risks of

Share on Pinterest Two new studies found that higher doses of semaglutide safely led to greater weight loss with minimal side effects. Olena Malik/Getty Images Researchers say higher doses of semaglutide weight loss medications can be effective in helping treat obesity. In two new studies, the researchers reported that people taking 7.2 mg doses of

Share on Pinterest Experts say everyone who is eligible should get vaccinated against influenza this fall. Getty Images/Maskot Health officials anticipate this winter’s flu season to be moderate compared to last year’s severe season. Nonetheless, experts recommend that everyone who is eligible get vaccinated against influenza this fall. Experts say flu shots lower the risk

Share on Pinterest More than half of heart attacks in younger females could stem from causes other than artery blockage. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed/Getty Images Doctors often assume heart attacks in younger people arise from blocked arteries. However, a new study suggests that these heart attacks often have other causes. The researchers noted that this was

Share on Pinterest Experts say emotional eating should be addressed before a person is prescribed a weight loss drug. Justin Paget/Getty Images A new study reports that weight loss medications may not be as effective for people with emotional eating issues. Weight loss drugs work by suppressing hunger, so they may not be as beneficial

Share on Pinterest Are weighted vests really a fitness breakthrough? That depends on a lot of factors, including your current fitness level and goals. Yakov Knyazev/Stocksy United Weighted vests are trending, with proponents making many claims about the potential health benefits. Weighted vest training may help with cardiovascular fitness by increasing workout intensity. There is

Share on Pinterest A new study highlights possible consequences of cannabis use on metabolic health. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A large study found that type 2 diabetes risk could be four times higher among cannabis users. Cannabis may increase diabetes risk by promoting insulin resistance and unhealthy eating habits. Lifestyle measures might help mitigate risk

Share on Pinterest “Sirens” star Julianne Moore is raising awareness about Alzheimer’s prevention. Photography courtesy of Art + Commerce Academy Award winner Julianne Moore is speaking out about Alzheimer’s disease. The “Sirens” actor recently teamed up with Eli Lilly to advocate for brain health. Moore won an Oscar in 2015 for her role in “Still

Share on Pinterest Emerging evidence suggests that a ketogenic diet could help support mental health. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A new pilot study reports that young adults experienced a 70% reduction in depression symptoms after following a ketogenic diet. Participants also reported improvements in cognitive performance, overall well-being, and modest weight loss. Researchers suggest that nutritional