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As Dr. Mehmet Oz was sworn in as head of the Medicare and Medicaid Services, he encouraged Americans to reduce drug spending by simply staying healthy. “It is your patriotic duty — I’ll say it again — the patriotic duty of all Americans to take care of themselves,” Oz said during the ceremony on Friday….

A TikTok video featuring a ChatGPT response has gone viral after it declared President Donald Trump’s reported physical results “virtually impossible,” and compared them to those of elite-level bodybuilders. In a viral TikTok video posted by @coughbuddy, ChatGPT is shown analyzing Trump’s alleged physical stats—specifically, a 215-pound weight at 6’3″—and responding that such figures are…

Uwe Krejci/Getty Images By Angelique H. CaffreyApril 17, 2025 8:30 am EST Head to any farmer’s market stand in the summertime and you’ll see an array of seasonal vegetables. While all of them are likely to provide health benefits, one is high in protein and especially good at lowering your cholesterol. Oh, and it happens to…

Share on PinterestNew research suggests an early intervention with two common, low cost drugs could be lifesaving after a heart attack. PixelCatchers/Getty Images A new study found that adding a second drug early after a heart attack may save lives. Those who added ezetimibe to a statin had fewer complications and deaths. The authors say…

The Host Emmarie Huetteman KFF Health News Emmarie Huetteman, senior editor, oversees a team of Washington reporters, as well as “Bill of the Month” and KFF Health News’ “What the Health?” She previously spent more than a decade reporting on the federal government, most recently covering surprise medical bills, drug pricing reform, and other health policy debates…

Share on PinterestA new study found linked to CT scans to increased cancer risk, but the overall risk remains low. Reza Estakhrian/Getty Images A new study suggests that CT scans may slightly increase the lifetime risk of developing cancer. The researchers say the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation over time should not be ignored. Other…

Antibiotics have long been hailed as life-saving medications, helping the body fight everything from mild colds to life-threatening infections like pneumonia. However, researchers now caution that repeated use of antibiotics, especially during early childhood, may come at a cost. In a new study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers tried to investigate how…

In a significant breakthrough in the field of drug repurposing, scientists have discovered that a widely used diabetes medication already taken by millions around the world may offer unexpected protection against a form of blood cancer. The surprising benefit of metformin in helping to prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) among people at high risk of…

Share on PinterestHealth agencies and experts recommend fluoride in drinking water at low levels (currently 0.7 mg/L in the U.S.) to promote dental health. LukaTDB/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for a ban on fluoridated water in U.S. communities. Emerging evidence shows potential health harms and neurotoxic effects in young children, but…

Ababsolutum/Getty Images By Nancy SchimelpfeningApril 16, 2025 8:30 am EST If you have diabetes, it is still possible to enjoy most foods, provided you keep an eye on your carbohydrate intake and portion sizes. However, experts suggest that you may want to stick with whole fruit rather than fruit juices. Fruit juices can be high in…