Medicine

Researchers said 94% of nearly 600 women 44-73 reported digestive problems, and of those 82% said their problems either started or got worse during menopause. Photo…

An enhanced version of vitamin K could help reverse brain damage from Alzheimer’s disease, a study has found. Alzheimer’s and many other neurodegenerative diseases are marked by a loss of brain neurons. While most medications treat…

An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill White patients than Black or Hispanic people, a new study says. File Photo by…

Even small amounts of alcohol consumption could put older adults at a higher risk of dementia. That’s according to a recent study led by the University of Oxford in the U.K. — in collaboration with Yale University and the University of…

The shingles vaccine also lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and death for patients over the age of 50, researchers reported in a new study. File…

A viral health trend makes it easier to rack up extra steps, water and protein — and it comes in threes. With the "3x3 by 12 p.m." challenge, participants aim to achieve 3,000 steps, one-third of their daily water goal and 30 grams of…

Friendship, and small acts of kindness, can increase happiness in people as they age, according to researchers. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…

This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January. The "Great Lock-In" trend, which has gone viral on social media, is about using autumn’s slowdown to tighten routines, build healthy habits and reset before the…

1 of 3 | A child enjoys Halloween treats at the White House in 2019. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year, about 3,200…

Researchers are testing low-dose radiation to treat the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee. The study, published by researchers in Korea and presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in…

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a new, customizable finger brace designed to ease rehabilitation and arthritis care for working people. Photo…

America’s seniors aren't immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and methamphetamines — have surged 9,000% in the last eight years, which…

Pickleball-related eye injuries rose by more than 400 cases a year from 2021 to 2024, up from around 200 annually during the prior decade, researchers reported. Photo…

Some everyday medications could be impacting your gut health in the long term. A large study from Estonia has found that the gut microbiome — or the ecosystem that lives in the intestines — can be reshaped by antibiotics, according to…

New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say kiwis, rye bread and certain supplements may help people manage chronic constipation. Photo by Adobe…

Life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, according to global health research — but mortality rates for teens and young adults are of growing concern. The latest release of The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared another blood test that could help doctors identify whether memory problems are tied to Alzheimer's disease. File…

Artificial intelligence is making its mark on the future of cancer care. One of the newest applications for the technology is pinpointing hard-to-detect breast cancer.Researchers at Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center…

An investigation released Tuesday by Consumer Reports sounded the alarm about lead and heavy metals in many protein supplements. File Photo by Jose Luis Palma/Pixabay…

As "superbugs" continue to surge, the World Health Organization is now warning that one in every six bacterial infections are resistant to antibiotics. WHO also called for antibiotic medications to be used more responsibly, according…