Eye Scans Might Help Determine Heart Health Risk, Experts Say

The eyes are the windows to the soul, the old saying goes.

They also might serve as a window into a person’s heart health, a new study adds.

The tiny blood vessels in a person’s eyes can be used to predict their risk of heart disease, as well as whether they’re aging at an accelerated rate, researchers reported Oct....

Clinical Trial Finds Ketamine Not Effective For Depression

Ketamine might not be effective in treating depression, new clinical trial results reveal.

Ketamine infusions added to standard depression care did nothing for people hospitalized with the mood disorder, researchers reported Oct. 22 in JAMA Psychiatry.

“Our initial hypothesis was that repeated ketamine infusions for pe...

CTE Not Likely Among People With Few Concussions, Experts Report

Folks who’ve suffered one or two concussions at some point shouldn’t worry about developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a new study has concluded.

CTE is more common in people who experience many repeated head impacts, like the football players in whom the disorder was first identified, researchers recently reported...

New Nonhormonal Drug Approved to Treat Menopause Symptoms

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new nonhormonal treatment to help women manage menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.

Elinzanetant (Lynkuet), a once-daily pill, is expected to be available within weeks.

These uncomfortable symptoms affect up to 80% of women during menopause and can last a ...

Major Pork Jerky Recall: Metal Wire Contamination Risk

A massive recall has been issued for more than 2.28 million pounds of ready-to-eat Golden Island pork jerky, which may contain pieces of metal wire.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall Oct. 24. It’s a Class I recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the u...

Neutrogena Makeup Wipes Recalled Due to Possible Bacteria

A voluntary recall has been announced for some lots of Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes.

Company testing detected the presence of a potentially harmful bacterium in the wipes.

Kenvue Brands, the Summit, New Jersey-based maker of the disposable wipes, is removing the affected product from shelves following an ...