Medicine

Americans consume foods every day that are marketed as "healthy," when they could be quietly destroying their health, one doctor warns. Dr. Mark Hyman, physician and co-founder of Function Health in California, says that much of…

Living near heavy traffic could negatively impact your heart health. A European study, published in the journal Environmental Research, found that exposure to nighttime road traffic noise is linked to changes in the blood, leading to…

A new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) included some troubling predictions for the future of women’s health. The forecast, published in the journal Circulation on Wednesday, projected increases in various comorbidities in…

Nearsightedness (myopia) is skyrocketing globally, with nearly half of the world’s population expected to be myopic by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. Heavy use of smartphones and other devices is associated with an…

Olive oil has long been shown to benefit heart health, but a new Spanish study from Universitat Rovira i Virgili revealed that extra virgin olive oil may also protect brain health. The study found that people who consumed virgin olive…

A single spritz could eventually offer simultaneous protection against several infectious diseases. Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a new vaccine that could prevent multiple viruses at once, including COVID-19,…

Living at high altitudes may lower the risk of diabetes, and scientists believe they have finally figured out why. A new study from the Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco examined how red blood cells behave in low-oxygen…

In addition to travel and logistical challenges, heavy snowfall can be detrimental to people's health. As the northeast faces historic snow accumulation this week, experts are warning of the physical risks of shoveling heavy…

Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile. It may also help you live longer. Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and…

Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups should exercise caution, experts say. There are many different supplements —…

A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research. Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice as likely to carry a previously…

Quote of the week"If you're not sleeping, everything else tends to fall apart." → Dr. Mary Claire Haver, certified menopause specialist and founder of The 'Pause Life, on making simple lifestyle changes for a longer lifeTop stories→ Food…

People with greater exposure to air pollution could face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by Emory University in Atlanta. Air pollution has previously been established as a risk factor for…

Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit. More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds — almost all of them Canadian geese — were reported between Feb. 14 and Feb. 16 across seven…

Eating oats for just a short period of time could have a profound impact on cholesterol levels, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany conducted a trial in which adults consumed a…

A bacterium prevalent in sinus infections and pneumonia may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. The bacterium, Chlamydia pneumoniae, was found in the eyes of…

Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection. The condition is triggered by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), the same fungal species that causes ringworm.The primary…

Country music star Jessie James Decker is getting real about her health and fitness this year, alongside her family. In a viral moment posted to Instagram, Decker, who is married to former NFL wide receiver Eric Decker, shared a of…

A simple dietary pairing could offer broader immune benefits than omega-3s alone. Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that pairing kefir with a prebiotic fiber mix led to greater reductions in inflammation markers than…

While cannabis has recently come under fire for potential negative health risks, a recent study suggests that its use could increase brain volume and cognitive fitness. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus…