Melatonin warning: ER visits for children accidentally eating supplements spike

Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.

German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says

The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.

Doing taxes drives younger generations to tears

One in four Gen Z-ers responding to a recent poll said they'll need help from a therapist to recover from the experience of filing their taxes.

Cancer-causing chemical linked to popular acne products, lab says

An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.

COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests

Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.

Gas stoves will likely not be banned in the US anytime soon

It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.

Powell says rate cuts are likely coming in 2024
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said policymakers are on track to cut interest rates sometime in 2024, but are not ready to do so until they are confident inflation is tamed.

Cosmetic limb surgery trend thrives in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has emerged as a leading destination for cosmetic limb surgery, with the Limbplastx Institute in nearby Henderson at the forefront.

Limb surgeries being performed in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas is becoming a destination for cosmetic limb surgery thanks to the Limbplastx Institute in Henderson, Nevada. (Credit: KVVU)

Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know

Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.