Medicine

Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), more younger individuals in their 30s…

Using substances, including nicotine, during pregnancy can pose health risks to the fetus, according to experts. Photo by Adobe Stock…

Helen Mirren, 80, remains a glowing testament to the power of consistency — and not just in her acting. The celebrated Oscar-winning actress recently revealed that she still engages in a 12‑minute daily military workout that she…

Sitting on the toilet for extended amounts of time while scrolling a cell phone may increase risk for hemorrhoids, according to a study. Photo by Adobe Stock…

Your favorite diet soda could have a detrimental effect on your cognitive health, a new study suggests. In a Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology, participants who consumed the highest amount of artificial sweeteners were…

A package of Wegovy by Novo Nordisk sits on a table in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2023. The FDA is cracking down on ingredients from potentially dangerous active…

More wild animals are getting infected with rabies, which poses a public health threat, officials warn. Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal…

Deaths from kidney disease linked to high blood pressure sharply increased by nearly half in the United States during the past 25 years, with Black and Hispanic…

A new study has discovered another way to potentially prevent COVID-19. Researchers at Saarland University in Germany headed a clinical trial that found a nasal spray could reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds.The…

Health officials on Thursday said they are optimistic about a relatively new HIV antiviral medication called lenacapavir that they hope will…

There are numerous paths to living a longer, healthier life, mostly through physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors. But according to board-certified cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, the key to longevity could come…

Weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications, research by drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk suggests. File…

Gel manicures are a beauty staple for millions, lasting weeks without chips and staying glossy through work, workouts and everything in between. But as of Sept. 1, 2025, the European Union has banned a chemical used in many gel…

Northwestern University researchers said heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age for Black Americans, compared to 73.6 for White patients. Photo by…

A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis — in just three minutes. That’s according to researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, who recently tested the new…

1 of 2 | E-cigarettes and other tobacco products are pictured on display in a New York store in 2014. On Tuesday, the FDA recommended that manufacturers…

Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure.Researchers at the…

President Donald Trump speaks during an Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit in Washington, D.C., on December 8, 2020. Trump on Monday said he wants pharmaceutical…

Addressing hearing loss early on may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, a recent study found. Adults with hearing loss who reported wearing hearing aids before they were 70 years old cut their risk of dementia by more…

Receiving a shingles vaccination appears to lower a person's risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers said in a new evidence review presented in Madrid. File…