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US Alcohol Consumption Falls to 85-Year Low –Driven by Desire for Better Health
Gallop reported in August that since it began tracking the US drinking rate in 1939, it has never been lower than in 202...
What went right this week: the good news that matters
There were big health wins, Mexico pledged free healthcare for all, and Amsterdam ditched fossil fuel ads, plus more...
Can wearables detect heart problems early? Doctor breaks down real data
Wearable health tech like the Oura ring tracks sleep, heart rate and stress. A cardiologist reveals how the data can dri...
Fitness expert reveals simple rule to get in shape without dreading the gym: 'Just move'
Fitness trainer Kenny Santucci shares his best summer fitness advice, including finding exercises you enjoy and focusing...
Mayo Clinic’s AI Can Detect Pancreatic Cancer up to 3 Years Before Diagnosis–When Treatment is Still Possible
An artificial intelligence model developed by the Mayo Clinic can help specialists detect pancreatic cancer on routine a...
Missouri tests medical drones to speed up rural care
A medical drone program in Missouri aims to speed up delivery of blood and lab samples, as rural patients face growing c...
Preparing Home-Cooked Meals Once in a While May Reduce Dementia Risk in Seniors by 30%
Preparing a home cooked meal at least once a week may cut the risk of dementia for seniors by 30%. And the risk may be 7...
Sleep apnea may be quietly changing your body in an unexpected way, study finds
New research finds obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher muscle mass index but lower muscle density, signali...
Patients remain cancer-free nearly 3 years after receiving experimental immunotherapy
Every participant in a new bowel cancer immunotherapy trial remained cancer-free nearly three years after receiving pemb...
Vision problem leads to man's stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, new drug extends survival
A former Ironman triathlete was stunned to learn that his vision problems were actually the first sign of stage 4 lung c...
Do red light therapy and cold plunges really work? A doctor reveals the truth
From red light therapy to ice baths, Wellness Week puts popular social media health trends to the test with expert medic...
Jane Seymour, 75, shares how she approaches aging with vitality: 'Best I can be'
Jane Seymour, 75, says a near-death experience in her 40s transformed her outlook on aging. She now follows four habits ...
Quick pre-workout tweak could improve your endurance by 20%, study finds
New research suggests that choosing your own workout music may help you exercise nearly 20% longer without feeling more ...
The Pandemic May Have Changed Young People for the Better: A Positive Take on The ‘COVID Generation
Edited From original article in CU Boulder Today by Lisa Marshall At the peak of the pandemic in 2021, teenagers from Sa...
Longevity experts reveal ‘flicker method’ that could help you feel years younger
Stuart Kaplan and Marcus Riley introduce the "flicker stage" concept, arguing that your functional age isn't fixed and l...
Just 10 minutes of daily floor exercises may improve balance and agility, study finds
Just 10 minutes of daily floor exercises may improve balance, flexibility and agility, according to a study conducted by...
Faith drives man to help another through mental health crisis in dramatic life-or-death scene
A police officer and pastor in Jacksonville, Florida, helped save a man who was standing on the edge of the Dames Point ...
Alarming trend shows spike in lower GI cancer deaths among younger adults
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'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may cause bad breath, a lesser-known side effect users are calling "Ozempic br...
Copperhead snake bite leaves mayor’s wife in 'excruciating pain,' he reveals
Mayor Robert Burns of Monroe, North Carolina, shares his wife's frightening copperhead snake bite and encourages people ...
Thinking about peptides? Doctors reveal key dos and don’ts as ‘Wild West’ market grows
The peptide craze is booming as the FDA weighs loosening restrictions. Experts outline the dos and don'ts, explaining ho...
6 Year Old Saffie Has Her Vision Saved from Rare Form of Blindness Thanks to One-Time Gene Therapy
A 6-year-old girl in the UK is able to see normally again in the day and night thanks to a one-time gene therapy for a r...
Simple diet change could relieve painful bathroom symptoms, experts say
New AGA guidelines emphasize lifestyle changes like increased fiber intake and less toilet time over creams and quick fi...
Fish oil supplements linked to slower brain repair in some patients, study finds
New research from the Medical University of South Carolina suggests fish oil supplements could do more harm than good fo...
He rose to fame in a groundbreaking metal band — now he’s building a new kind of therapy program
His new all-in-one healthcare program combines individual therapy, group therapy, and medication management....
Key Discovery Could Be a ‘Valuable Starting Point’ To Saving Children from Deadly Disfiguring Condition
An "astonishing" find has led to a "valuable starting point" to developing a treatment for a disfiguring childhood disea...
29 Ways To Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and de-stigmatize the...
Pancreatic cancer patient Ben Sasse sees 'massive' tumor reduction with experimental new drug
Former Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska reveals an experimental cancer drug helped shrink his tumors by 76% after a stage 4 me...
Can fermented food move beyond the hype?
Fermented foods have gone from niche health-shop staples to supermarket mainstays. Is there substance behind the trend?...
Bacteria in your mouth may travel to the gut and trigger stomach cancer, research finds
Highlighting the oral-gut microbiome in cancer development, research from China suggests a strong association between mo...
Rectal cancer deaths rising up to three times faster in specific age group, study finds
Researchers say that rectal cancer mortality is rising significantly faster than colon cancer in younger Americans — and...
She survived an illegal abortion — then changed reproductive care forever
Inspired by her own personal struggles, Sharon Camp transformed reproductive medicine for the better....
$20M Awarded to Louisiana Idea For Ensuring Health Clinics Stay Open During Hurricanes Across 4 States
An innovative solution that would guard against natural disasters facing the Gulf Coast region has won a $20 million inf...
Patients taking weight-loss drugs often make 5 critical mistakes, doctor warns
Experts say GLP-1 drugs offer benefits beyond weight loss, but common mistakes like skipped labs and poor nutrition can ...
Researchers Develop Way to Get Natural Gas That’s Renewable Directly From Sewage
A pilot study employing a new method for treating sewage sludge efficiently created renewable natural gas while slashing...
This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Experts warn that cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, but the effects...
First-ever gene therapy for hearing loss gets FDA approval: 'Groundbreaking'
The FDA has approved Otarmeni, the first-ever gene therapy for genetic hearing loss caused by the OTOF gene, for both pe...
Highly contagious stomach bug surges in US as some groups face severe effects
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Carrie Ann Inaba shares her struggle to manage hidden, invisible illness: 'It's real'
Carrie Ann Inaba shares her silent struggle with Sjogren's disease, an autoimmune condition that she says went undiagnos...
Your daily coffee habit may be quietly reshaping your gut and mood, study finds
A new study from APC Microbiome Ireland found habitual coffee consumption alters gut bacteria, influencing mood, stress ...
Natural hormone may reduce obesity without cutting calories, scientists say
Oklahoma researchers found the hormone FGF21 targets the same brain region as GLP-1 drugs, but works by boosting metabol...
Groundbreaking Bowel Cancer Trial Had Zero Relapses for Patients After 33 Months
A small but substantial tweak to the treatment regime of bowel cancer demonstrated remarkable improvements in survival a...
Common eating habit may trigger premature immune system aging, study finds
New research suggests a high-salt diet may trick the immune system into prematurely aging the blood vessels, leading to ...
Cancer tied to woman's vaping habit since age 15 as she's now given just months to live
A young woman in the U.K. says she began vaping at age 15 and now has terminal lung cancer at age 22, doctors say. She u...
Experts reveal why 'nonnamaxxing' trend may improve mental, physical health
"Nonnamaxxing" encourages a slower, more intentional lifestyle inspired by Italian grandmothers, from home cooking to ga...
Trump-backed plan could fast-track psychedelic therapies — here’s what to know
President Trump has signed an executive order to fast-track psychedelic research and FDA approval, sparking debate among...
Intermittent fasting’s real benefit may come after you start eating again
A new study from Texas researchers suggests intermittent fasting's longevity benefits depend not on the fast itself, but...
Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals
New research suggests loneliness affects older adults' baseline memory performance but may not directly accelerate cogni...
RFK Jr. backs easier peptide access for wellness as doctors raise red flags
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This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results
A study in Nature found a specific genetic variant that may boost the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like sema...
Soaking in a Hot Tub Bestows Surprising Health Benefits, Even More Than Saunas, New Study Says
Saunas are all the rage these days for exercise recovery and longevity, because the increased ambient heat triggers a ca...
'Office air' trend has people convinced the workplace is aging them: 'Less fresh'
"Office air" is a viral TikTok trend suggesting that dry air and fluorescent lighting in offices can dull your skin, hai...
Doctor warns wearable fitness trackers can backfire, despite Rory McIlroy's success
Rory McIlroy tracked his heart rate during his Masters victory using a wearable device, sparking debate over whether hea...
Popular weight-loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds
A new study analyzing Reddit posts found that GLP-1 users reported side effects like fatigue, chills and menstrual irreg...
More patients demand ‘unvaccinated’ blood, doctors warn of growing health risks
More patients are requesting unvaccinated blood for transfusions since COVID-19 vaccines were approved, but experts say ...
Early Parkinson’s symptoms misdiagnosed for years, Terry Crews’ wife reveals
Terry Crews' wife Rebecca King Crews reveals her Parkinson's disease diagnosis and shares how a new non-invasive brain p...
Doctors expose ‘buffalo hump’ as potential sign of hidden health conditions
A fatty bulge at the base of the neck, known as a buffalo hump, can sometimes signal an underlying health condition, exp...
Americans wait overnight for access to free healthcare as costs soar ‘out of reach’
Some Americans are sleeping in their cars for days to receive free healthcare from Remote Area Medical's volunteer pop-u...
Bright idea shines hope on struggling pollinators
Red light therapy has long been used by humans to improve skin, slow ageing and soothe muscle. Could it help bees too?...
Woman discovers missing nose ring traveled to her lungs, causing month-long cough
A 26-year-old TikToker says a missing nose ring was found lodged deep in her lungs near her aorta after she developed a ...
Florence + the Machine offers Planned Parenthood care at concerts amid 'life and death' fight for abortion rights
Florence Welch had a harrowing medical emergency in 2023, which later served as inspiration for her album “Everybody Scr...
Johns Hopkins Team Develops Therapeutic, Nasally-Delivered DNA Vaccine for Tuberculosis
A research team at Johns Hopkins Medicine is developing a nose-delivered inoculation against tuberculosis, the world's l...
Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends
Synthetic cannabinoids smuggled into U.S. jails on drug-soaked paper are reportedly linked to fatal overdoses among inca...
Betta Fish Turns Vivid Blue When Happy Again–After Moving From Pet Shop Jar to Caring Home (WATCH)
A woman who's spent 15 years raising beautiful betta fish shared a heartwarming story about her latest family member: St...
Officials slam hospital food as health experts demand menu overhaul: 'Farm to gurney'
Secretary Kennedy pushes to expand Dietary Guidelines into hospitals as CMS memo targets ultraprocessed foods and sugary...
Hospital food under fire as experts warn meals are harming America’s sickest patients
Secretary Kennedy pushes to expand Dietary Guidelines into hospitals as CMS memo targets ultraprocessed foods and sugary...
'The internet's OB-GYN' still has hope for reproductive rights. Here's why she thinks you should, too
Dr. Jennifer Lincoln wants everyone to know there is still progress being made in women’s health....
Study reveals one simple eating habit that may help boost weight loss
People who ate repeat meals lost more weight during a 12-week program, a new study found. Experts say routine eating can...
Sources: Warriors' Curry expected to return Sunday vs. Rockets
Following two successful scrimmages, Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to get official clearance for a Sunday retu...
LeAnn Rimes’ emotional reaction to jaw release therapy sparks widespread buzz
Singer LeAnn Rimes goes viral for her emotional jaw release therapy session. Experts explain how stress and muscle tensi...
Breakthrough ALS study launches as drug aims to slow disease progression
The PREVAiLS study, believed to be the only recruiting phase 3 ALS trial, aims to slow disease progression and preserve ...
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Dementia may be signaled by common condition years before symptoms
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Young Boy with Cancer Delivers 124 Gorgeous Easter Baskets to Kids in Hospitals After Fundraising $2,000
Nathan Yuill was diagnosed as a child with stage-4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but the good news is that he's two treatment co...
New weight-loss pill hits the market, promising 'greater flexibility'
FDA approves Foundayo, a once-daily weight loss pill by Lilly. Clinical trials showed adults lost an average of 27.3 pou...
Here's what happened when researchers gave homeless people $750 a month
The people taking part in this study overwhelmingly spent this money on basic needs, such as food, housing-related expen...
RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday announced a ...
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Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms: 'Caught it early'
A Miami man credits a routine blood test with saving his life after early-stage colon cancer was found...
Woman’s double-twin relationship sparks court’s impossible paternity ruling
A UK Court of Appeals ruled that neither of two identical twins can be legally named the father of a child, as DNA testi...
Vancouver’s ‘Teddy Bear Doctor’ Stitches Together More Than Just Plushies, but Memories Too
Ruth Hasman has repaired hundreds of stuffed animals over the years since she retired. Whether it was an overzealous chi...
Should you microdose Ozempic? Experts are split on risks vs benefits
Microdosing GLP-1 drugs is trending on social media and supported by some doctors, but experts warn the practice lacks a...
This woman is leading Nigeria’s mental health revolution
Sa’adatu Adamu has been advocating for better mental health care in Nigeria....
Common blood pressure pill could make certain cancer treatments more powerful
Telmisartan, an FDA-approved blood pressure drug, could boost a certain cancer treatment's effectiveness against tumors,...
Heart attack damage reversed with injectable RNA therapy, study finds
Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart atta...
Selena Gomez says she was 'misdiagnosed' before receiving bipolar diagnosis
Selena Gomez opens up about her bipolar journey, saying she was misdiagnosed and visited four rehabs before finding clar...
Doctor reveals secrets to lasting weight loss without counting calories
A kidney specialist explains why overeating is driven by hunger, not just calories, and shares strategies to manage crav...
Happier and healthier people do these 6 things every day, says wellness expert
Harvard research reveals six habits of happy, healthy people, including love, learning and problem-solving skills, accor...
Sleeping 11 minutes longer each night shows surprising health benefit, study finds
New research finds that small daily habits, including 11 more minutes of sleep and extra vegetables, are linked to a 10%...
Cases of 'white plague' rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'
Tuberculosis, also known as "the white plague," is rising in the U.S. post-pandemic, with over 10,600 cases confirmed in...
Most Americans are doing one nightly activity that's wrecking their sleep, expert says
A sleep expert says 90% of Americans use phones in bed. Blue light exposure and stimulating content can disrupt rest. Sh...
Hormone therapy boosts weight loss drug results by 35% in women, study finds
A Mayo Clinic study suggests postmenopausal women lost 35% more weight combining hormone therapy with tirzepatide, thoug...
New Drug Could Change Lives of Kids with Resistant Epilepsy, Patient Trials Concluded
A phase 2 clinical trial in England has demonstrated smashing success in improving the conditions of children with a rar...
Common medical condition seen years before dementia develops, study reveals
A new study links cystitis and bacterial infections to a 19% higher rate of late-onset dementia, suggesting severe infec...
'Gas station heroin' banned in another state amid nationwide crackdowns
Connecticut has banned tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin," classifying it as Schedule I as 14 states crack down o...
Stomach issues might have nothing to do with eating habits, scientists reveal why
New study reveals childhood stress may cause lifelong digestive problems. Research shows early trauma disrupts the brain...
Chronic back pain may have met its match with hormone treatment, scientists say
A Johns Hopkins study suggests the parathyroid hormone may stop chronic back pain at its source by reversing nerve growt...
Cannabis may backfire for mental health disorders, major study finds
Medicinal cannabinoids show little strong evidence of helping mental health or substance use disorders, University of Sy...
The link between healthy soil and a healthy body
Science has yet to prove a definitive link between soil and human health, but that could be about to change Positive New...
March Madness sparks surprising surge in sexual procedure for men
March Madness isn't just for brackets — some men schedule vasectomies to recover on the couch while watching college bas...
Wellness expert reveals surprising health benefits of daily cold exposure: 'Huge difference'
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'Ice man' shares one daily habit that could boost wellness and brainpower
Science confirms the Wim Hof Method reduces stress and boosts energy through cold exposure therapy and breathwork. Wim H...
Mom with no symptoms had stage 4 colorectal cancer — and a rare surgery saved her life
A Los Angeles mother’s unexpected stage 4 cancer diagnosis led to an uncommon liver transplant, offering new hope for se...
Better Buffalo Chicken Dip
This take on the crowd-pleasing Buffalo chicken dip has all the same creamy, cheesy, spicy flavors of the original but i...
Specific amount of nightly sleep may lower diabetes risk, researchers find
A large observational study suggests that around seven hours of nightly sleep is associated with lower insulin resistanc...
Adult ADHD stimulant prescriptions are surging, and doctors are raising concerns
Adult ADHD treatment has surged with stimulant prescriptions more than doubling since the COVID-19 pandemic began. A new...
First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’
First severe mpox clade I case identified in NYC resident who traveled abroad. Health officials say local transmission r...
The real reason for sagging jowls, and what will and won't help, according to an expert
Jowls often appear suddenly but develop over years as collagen declines and facial fat shifts, a dermatologist says. Pre...
Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds
U.S. adult smoking rates hit a historic low of 9.9% in 2024, marking the first time cigarette use dropped to single digi...
What went right this week: progress in tumultuous times, plus more
Health breakthroughs, a Ukrainian conservation success, and a win for river defenders in the Amazon, plus more Positive ...
Scientists Make a Super-Honey Using Cocoa Bean Waste For Chocolatey, Heart-Healthy Jolt
Researchers in Brazil have demonstrated that ultrasonic waves can be used to extract polyphenolic nutrients from leftove...
Astronauts arrive at ISS for 8-month mission after medical emergency forced early evacuation
NASA Commander Jessica Meir leads an international crew, including France's second woman in space, to the ISS for an eig...