Blood sugar spikes could hinge on the order you eat your food, study suggests

A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it's not necessarily a "quick fix."

Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns

Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.

Type 2 diabetes patients 21 times more likely to achieve remission with intensive lifestyle changes

A strict routine combining a low-calorie diet with supervised strength and aerobic training helped more than half of younger adults reverse type 2 diabetes within six months, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.

Anti-aging drug boosts brain blood flow in people at higher Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

A new University of Missouri study found that a drug called rapamycin improved blood flow in the brains of healthy middle-aged people with a gene linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Permanent daylight saving time could add 2 billion dark school commutes, study finds

Permanent daylight saving time could add at least 2 billion school commutes before sunrise each year nationwide, according to a University of Washington study.

Date-rape drug at center of Cornell sex assault allegations can leave victims unaware of surroundings

An investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has thrust the illicit use of ketamine into the spotlight, calling attention to the powerful anesthetic’s use on college campuses as a date-rape drug.

New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE

Nearly 75% of deceased ex-NFL players examined in a medical study had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), underscoring the severe cognitive toll connected to professional football.

American Red Cross to offer free A1C test results for blood donors during November

For the second straight year, the American Red Cross will provide a free A1c test for everyone who donates blood during November, which is National Diabetes Month. 

Cybersecurity incident forces New Mexico hospital to turn away patients

A cybersecurity breach on a New Mexico hospital network prompted widespread ambulance diversions and forced emergency facilities to temporarily turn away patients seeking care.