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Spanish woman believed to be the oldest person in the world has died at age 117
The family of Maria Branyas, considered the world’s oldest person at 117 years old, posted on X that the American-born Spaniard died in “her sleep, at peace.”
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Colorectal cancer survivor diagnosed at 40 showed almost no symptoms – except this one
According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the most common symptom is no symptom at all. Here’s what a survivor and a doctor say about colorectal cancer screening and prevention.
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Colorectal cancer survivor diagnosed at 40 showed almost no symptoms – except this one
Colorectal cancers are becoming more and more common. They’re the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50. News4’s Melissa Mollet speaks to a survivor who was diagnosed at age 40 about why men should be aware of the signs.
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Common low-calorie sweetener may be riskier for the heart than sugar, study suggests
Another study is raising concern about the safety of the widely used sugar alcohol sweetener erythritol, a low-calorie sugar substitute found in “keto-friendly” foods, baked goods and candies. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic compared erythritol to typical sugar and found only erythritol caused worrisome cardiovascular effects.
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Oropouche virus outbreak puts Latin America under alert
The Pan American Health Organization has issued an epidemiological alert as Latin America experiences a rise in cases of the Oropouche virus, a little-known disease spread by midges and mosquitoes.
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IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know
Spend some time on TikTok and you’ll see loads of people talking about digestive troubles like irritable bowel syndrome. Experts say the forthright nature of these discussions are a good thing but that it’s important to verify the information and seek professional help if you see blood in your stool or have unbearable discomfort. They say stress management, adjusting your...
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FDA approves new blood test to detect colon cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new blood test on Monday to help screen more Americans for colon cancer.
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Everything you need to know about IVF
The number of babies born using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is growing every year in the U.S., but there are still a lot of misconceptions about what IVF actually is. Here’s what you need to know.
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Celebrities and influencers are helping promote high-tech medical scans that companies claim can help catch deadly diseases, including cancer.
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Best products for tracking health
Looking for devices to track health but don’t know which ones are the right one for you? News4’s Eun Yang shares some of the top products that can be used at home.
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Are you using sunscreen correctly? Here's how much to use and if you should reapply
As widespread heatwaves hit cities across the U.S., the best protection against the sun and UV rays is sunscreen.
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Free mega health clinic at RFK Stadium provides medical services
Liberty Health Alliance is holding a mega health clinic in the parking lot of RFK Stadium. Medical professionals are providing dental care, women’s health services, eye exams and more. All services are free of charge July 11, July 12 and July 14. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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What is the bubonic plague, and why are we still catching it?
The bubonic plague is most famous for spreading during the Black Death epidemic in 14th century Europe, but we’re still finding cases of people catching the disease today. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are tampons safe? New study finds lead and arsenic in tampons. But don't panic, experts say
A new study examined composition of tampons and found heavy, toxic metals. But more research is needed, experts say.
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A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
A Massachusetts man can speak again after surgeons removed his cancerous voice box and replaced it with a donated one in a pioneering move.
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Heavily meditated: Olympic legend Shaun White hosts world's first relaxation competition
Competition is not often associated with relaxation, but that is exactly how it went down for 100 beachgoers at an event hosted by Olympic gold medalist Shaun White in Aruba this month.
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Backward walking may be the best exercise you aren't doing. Learn the impressive benefits
The simple, but uncommon, twist on walking will fire up your backside, improve mobility, support joint health and more.
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Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
Plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app. But many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting.
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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed
More than two-thirds of children and teens who saw doctors for pink eye left with a prescription for antibiotic eye drops. But are the antibiotics necessary? A new study reveals they might not be.
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Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training
You’re getting up there in years. Maybe you haven’t thought about going to the gym and taking up weight-resistance training.