Heart attacks and strokes rising with extreme weather events, research suggests
Extreme weather is fueling a rise in heart attacks and strokes, with heat waves and cold snaps intensifying cardiovascular risks, new research says.
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 metastatic pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
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 the trend may worsen through 2035.
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 mouth bacteria and gastric cancer. Doctors weigh in.
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 undermine results or cause harm.
‘No contact’ on the rise: Nearly 2 in 5 Americans cut ties with loved ones
Nearly two in five Americans say they have gone no contact with a friend or family member in the past year, according to a new Talkspace survey.
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 may be reversible over time.
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 and cognitive sharpness.
Highly contagious stomach bug surges in US as some groups face severe effects
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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 pediatric and adult patients after positive results.
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 undiagnosed for more than 10 years.
5 ways to stay fit and healthy while navigating major life changes: 'Really powerful'
Riley Gaines discusses five health and fitness strategies on her podcast, emphasizing consistency, protein intake and early-morning workout routines.
Common sweetener may trigger fat buildup in ways experts didn’t expect
A new review suggests fructose has unique metabolic effects that drive obesity, fat accumulation and metabolic disease beyond what glucose alone causes.
Highly contagious stomach bug spreads fast, hitting certain patients hardest
A surge of the highly contagious rotavirus is hitting the U.S., with positive test rates climbing beyond last year's peak levels, CDC data shows.
Red hair may be increasing as study points to surprising evolution trend
A Harvard study indicates natural selection has favored red hair for millennia, suggesting redheads may become more common as humans continue to evolve.
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 metabolic rate instead of cutting appetite.
Grieving mom hospitalized with rare ‘broken heart syndrome’ after veteran son’s suicide
Devoted mother Dawn Turner says grief over her soldier son's suicide left her hospitalized with broken heart syndrome that mimicked a heart attack. She shared her story and symptoms.
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 cardiovascular decay.
More naps, higher risk? Research links daytime sleep to health warnings in aging adults
Excessive daytime napping may signal health decline in older adults and is linked to higher mortality risk, a Mass General Brigham study suggests.
Healthy diets spark lung cancer risk in non-smokers as pesticides loom
Younger non-smokers who ate diets rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains showed a surprising link to lung cancer, early research suggests.
Deaths from one type of cancer are surging among younger adults without college degrees
A new study reveals colorectal cancer deaths are climbing for younger adults without college degrees, driven by differences in key risk factors.
Common ear conditions tied to rising dementia risk in new study: 'Strong association'
New research suggests common and treatable ear conditions, including eardrum perforation and cholesteatoma, may be linked to a higher risk of dementia.
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 urges others to quit the vaping habit now.
High salt intake linked to faster memory decline in one group, study finds
New research links high salt intake to faster cognitive decline in older men, suggesting sodium may affect brain health beyond blood pressure concerns.
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 gardening and mindful walks.