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An estimated 80% of Americans reported participating in sports and fitness activities in the past year, representing an all-time high, according to a 2025 report. From TikTok routines to old-school military tactics and high-tech…

Research suggests that using curse words can be healthy and helpful. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Next time you're primed…

Older adults discharged from hospitals on multiple medications are less likely to regain independence during rehabilitation, a new study suggests. The Japanese study, published in the journal BMC Geriatrics Dec. 17, explored the…

Healthy New Year's resolutions centered on "eating clean" and "getting fit" could also lead to better sleep, researchers said in a new report.File Photo by James…

On average, Americans want to live to be 91 years old, according to a recent Pew Research survey — a goal that has driven a focus on longevity-boosting practices. Over 60% of U.S. adults use supplements and most prioritize long-term…

Holiday romantic comedies appeal to people's fantasies of "ideal relationships, an ideal world and a happy holiday season," experts say. Photo by Adobe…

A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. The study examined tramadol, a common prescription opioid used to…

The CDC said 20 of the 64 reported salmonella cases resulted in hospitalized patients, though there were no deaths. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo…

A new form of the flu, which is highly contagious and aggressive, is sweeping the nation this season. A mutation of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S.The…

A visitor from Texas who was afflicted with measles might have exposed many to the airborne virus while in Massachusetts, state health officials…

The first oral GLP-1 medication for weight loss has been approved for use in the U.S. The Wegovy pill, from drugmaker Novo Nordisk, was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to reduce excess body weight, maintain long-term weight…

Nearly 27% of U.S. residents faced high medical expenses or skipped needed health care because they couldn't afford it between 2018 and 2022. File Photo by Thomas…

A study from Sweden’s Uppsala University discovered a link between microplastics and multiple sclerosis (MS). The research, published in the journal Environmental International, discovered that exposure to two common environmental…

Less than 30% of people with certain genetic variants go blind, despite the faulty genes previously being thought to cause blindness 100% of the time. Photo by Adobe…

Sitting next to a window may help people with type 2 diabetes control their insulin levels, according to new research. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that exposure to natural light — even indoors next to a window —…

Confusion over symptom questionnaires is common, and likely hampers efforts to diagnose and treat physical and mental illnesses, researchers said. File Photo by…

Some experts believe that anyone could benefit from GLP-1 medications, as the popular drugs have become more widespread and accessible. Others, however, warn that the decision to take the diabetes and weight-loss drugs should be based…

Researchers say that a range of controllable health factors may help people to keep their brains young. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…

An inexpensive mix of two everyday supplements helped to fight the deadliest brain cancers without a single reported side effect, according to a new study — but researchers say the approach is still experimental. Scientists at the…

The new risk score could help better manage the follow-up care for patients who've had pancreatic tumors surgically removed, and whose cancers have not spread to…