Hearing Loss Can Keep Young People From Education, Jobs

Hearing loss prevents many young adults from achieving their potential in schooling and careers, new research suggests.

That’s especially true when impaired hearing hits young Black Americans or Hispanic Americans, the study found.

"Hearing problems may make it harder for people to communicate effectively at work, which can lim...

Are Some 'Low-Grade' Prostate Cancers More Deadly Than Thought?

Men diagnosed with what are known as Grade Group one (GG1) prostate tumors are often told they don’t require treatment, only “watchful waiting,” because GG1 cancers are at low risk of spreading.

There’s even been talk among experts of not calling GG1 tumors “cancers” at all.

However, new research s...

Heavy Weed Use Brings High Risk for Oral Cancers

Folks who smoke a lot of marijuana could be facing a more than four-fold odds of developing an oral cancer, new research suggests.

“Cannabis smoke contains many of the same carcinogenic compounds found in tobacco smoke, which have known damaging effects on the epithelial tissue that lines the mouth," noted study lead author Raphael C...

Coming Soon: An At-Home Patch to Spot Skin Cancers?

Someday, you might apply a small patch onto your skin to find out whether that odd little spot is a cancer or not. 

That’s the hope from a new technology being developed by researchers at the University of Michigan.

The tiny silicone patch is embedded with micro needles that test the lesion for the presence of biomarker co...

FDA Vaccine Chief Steps Down After Controversial Tenure

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top vaccine official is stepping down after just three months in a role that upset drug companies, patient groups and some political leaders.

Dr. Vinay Prasad will leave the agency to “spend more time with his family,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzer Cans Mislabeled as Energy Drinks

High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer packs after finding that a few cans were incorrectly labeled as non-alcoholic energy drinks.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday that two lots of the High Noon Beach Variety 12-pack contain cans labeled as “CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE™ Energy Drink, Sparklin...