Medicine

As President Donald Trump backs efforts to advance psychedelic drugs, doctors are speaking out about how the move could impact mental health treatments. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the research, funding and…

Research continues to uncover new details on how fasting may help extend life. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications investigated how intermittent fasting can boost longevity in small worms often used in aging…

More than three million people travel to undergo cosmetic surgery each year, statistics show — but the potential savings come at a cost. Most people opting to pursue this so-called "medical tourism" are chasing budget-friendly price…

"Clavicular," the controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer, was reportedly hospitalized due to a suspected overdose Tuesday night during a livestream. The Miami content creator, 20, posted a photo of his bloody face and commented…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will reportedly weigh easing restrictions on peptides in anticipated talks. The meeting, which is expected to be held in July, will discuss relaxing limits on more than a half dozen peptide…

The skyrocketing popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists has transformed the weight-loss industry, but not all shots are created equal in terms of how they work. A study published in Nature investigated how genes affect the success of…

Sleeping with, or without, a pillow may have a sneaky impact on your health. New research suggests that skipping the pillow could help prevent the development of glaucoma, an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause…

Weight management is often treated as a "middle-age" problem, but new research suggests that the pounds you pack on in your 20s may be the most dangerous of your life. A massive study of more than 620,000 individuals found that the…

Anemia, a common blood disorder, may be a major risk factor for developing cancer. That's according to new research from Sweden, which sought to discover whether newly developed anemia is an early warning sign of cancer or death from…

An increasing number of patients are requesting "unvaccinated" blood for transfusions, which can delay care and pose risks to patients’ health, experts warn. There is no evidence that unvaccinated blood presents any safety benefit,…

Parkinson’s disease most commonly affects older adults, with the average age of onset in the early to mid-60s. However, a smaller subset of patients develop early-onset symptoms before age 50. Former NFL linebacker Terry Crews' wife,…

Talk show host Kelly Ripa recently revealed she receives a niche procedure to enhance the appearance of her behind. During a recent episode of her podcast, "Let's Talk Off Camera," the 55-year-old opened up about getting microneedling…

A TikToker in Mexico thought her cough that wouldn’t go away was just a reaction to the changing weather. Instead, it was her own nose ring, lodged deep within her lungs. The 26-year-old, Monica Deyanira Cabrera Barajas, recently went…

The exploding popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy is often hailed as a public health triumph, but one potential side effect may be flying under the radar. The risk of divorce increases as weight drops,…

A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data. The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a…

A dangerous drug smuggling trend has been reported among U.S. jails and prisons, highlighting a growing health risk. Synthetic cannabinoids have been increasingly detected in fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals, according to…

Reaching for the salt shaker at the kitchen table may seem like second nature for some – but it could reveal troubling details about your health. Recent Brazilian research, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health,…

Losing weight might be as simple as sticking to the meals you know, a new study found. People who ate the same meals more often lost more weight during a 12-week weight-loss program, according to a new study published in Health…

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal a more serious problem, experts warn. While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also be…

After a minor stroke, there are several risk factors that can predict another event, according to new research. A study published in the journal Circulation by the American Heart Association investigated what happens after someone has…