June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month so Dr. Jen Caudle, family physician and professor, joins TODAY to break down what “summer headaches” are and how to prevent them. She highlights the factors that can cause these headaches and also breaks down the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. June is National Migraine and…
America’s top beverage companies including Coca-Cola and Pepsi are teaming up in an initiative aimed at helping consumers get important health information in real-time. On billions of packaged beverages sold in the United States, QR codes will direct people to a website where they can see the ingredients in a drink, their functions and how…
The vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective than the standard flu shot in a late-stage trial. The FDA and the CDC still must sign off on the vaccine before it’s available. The vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective than the standard flu shot in a late-stage trial. The FDA and…
Videos promoting misinformation about sunscreen got more engagement on the platform despite making up a fraction of the most popular posts, a study found. Videos promoting misinformation about sunscreen got more engagement on the platform despite making up a fraction of the most popular posts, a study found.
New research from Boston Children’s Hospital’s center for rare diseases and the AI company OpenAI reveals that off-the-shelf AI tools can help identify which errors in patients’ genomes might be causing the children’s diseases. NBC News’ Jared Perlo discusses the findings of the research. New research from Boston Children’s Hospital’s center for rare diseases and the…
A Florida couple who gave birth to a baby who is not biologically their own will keep their infant. The couple has reached an agreement with the genetic parents. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the story. A Florida couple who gave birth to a baby who is not biologically their own will keep their infant. The…
An experimental vaccine aimed at preventing fentanyl overdoses showed promise in an early-stage clinical trial, according to the drugmaker, ARMR Sciences. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. explains how this breakthrough could combat the opioid crisis. An experimental vaccine aimed at preventing fentanyl overdoses showed promise in an early-stage clinical trial, according to the drugmaker, ARMR Sciences. NBC…
A new study describes the oldest evidence of a plague outbreak ever found, in a set of skeletons excavated from prehistoric graves in Siberia dating back 5,500 years. A new study describes the oldest evidence of a plague outbreak ever found, in a set of skeletons excavated from prehistoric graves in Siberia dating back 5,500 years.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month so Dr. Richard Isaacson joins TODAY to share important steps you can take to protect your brain as you age. Tips include putting a focus on learning, taking care of your teeth and more. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month so Dr. Richard Isaacson joins TODAY to share…
Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold nationwide after three children in three states developed infant botulism, according to federal health officials Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold nationwide after three children in three states developed infant botulism, according to federal health officials
