A genetic testing company is under fire from the Federal Trade Commission for failing to protect customer data.
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More People Got Diabetes During The Covid Pandemic—Here’s Why
Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, including over 280,000 adolescents under the age of 20.
Taking ‘Smart Drugs’ Like Adderall Without ADHD Actually Decreases Productivity–Here’s How
Using ADHD drugs when you don’t have it may make you work more—but less successfully.
Health Insurance Stocks Tumble Over Spike In Surgeries Delayed By Pandemic
UnitedHealth’s stock fell 7% Wednesday after saying an uptick in surgeries could squeeze revenues.
Most U.S. Drug Treatment Centers Don’t Give Teens Addiction Medication, Study Says
Only one in four adolescent residential treatment centers in the U.S. are using medication to treat opioid use disorder in adolescents, a study out Tuesday found.
First Vaccine For Chikungunya—An Emerging Mosquito-Borne Threat—Nears After Promising Trial Results
If approved, Valneva’s shot could be the first approved for chikungunya, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes with similar symptoms to dengue and Zika, including severe joint pain that can last years.
Light And Moderate Drinking Could Improve Long-Term Heart Health, Study Finds—Here’s Why
A glass of red wine—or beer—might improve your heart health, according to a new study, but it will still increase your cancer risk.
Taurine—A Key Ingredient In Energy Drinks—Could Slow Down Aging And Extend Life, Research Suggests
A researcher said the nutrient, naturally produced in the body and found in many foods, “could be an elixir of life within us that helps us live longer and healthier lives.”
Pope Francis Hospitalized To Undergo Abdominal Surgery
The 86-year-old pope, who was last hospitalized in April, is expected to remain in the hospital for several days while he recovers.
‘Gender Identity Is Real’: Judge Temporarily Blocks Florida’s Ban On Gender Affirming Care For Minors
A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of parents of transgender children with the decision, arguing that gender-affirming care is medically necessary.
