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Seniors’ cholesterol level changes linked to brain health
Those whose cholesterol fluctuated the most had a 60% increased risk of dementia, researchers report in findings published Wednesday in the journal, Neurology. Adobe…
Marla Maples advocates for healthier food choices for Americans amid RFK Jr. hearings
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, supporters and leaders in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement gathered to show their support. Among the supporters…
Heavy marijuana use can impact young adults’ short-term memory, study says
MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers performing tasks that tested their ability to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for…
This disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined
Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. The latest statistics were revealed in the American Heart Association’s annual report, 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics.The report, which was…
Study links long COVID severity with white blood cell count
Higher levels of leukocytes -- a form of white blood cell -- are associated with more severe symptoms of long COVID among older women, researchers reported. Photo by…
Common mental disorder could shorten your life, study finds
A common mental health issue could take years off your life, new research has revealed. People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were found to live shorter lives than those who were not diagnosed, according to a…
Adderall shortage sparks scramble for ADHD medication alternatives
Because of the Adderallshortage, prescriptions for other types of stimulant drugs used in ADHD treatment increased, according to study results. Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
Bill Gates likely had autism as a child, he reveals: ‘Wasn’t widely understood’
Bill Gates said he believes he would have been diagnosed with autism if he were growing up today. The Microsoft co-founder and tech billionaire, 69, made the revelation in his upcoming memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings."In an…
Taking blood pressure in noisy settings doesn’t affect reading, study shows
The study’s senior author is Dr. Tammy Brady, a professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Photo courtesy of Dr. Tammy Brady…
Red meat could raise dementia risk, researchers claim, yet some doctors have questions
While red meat is a rich source of protein, iron and other nutrients, a recent study linked it to an increased risk of dementia — but some doctors are casting doubt on the claim. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
U.S. children’s dental care falls short at home, national poll reports
1 of 2 | As the result of inadequate dental care, children experienced tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or pain over the last two…
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
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CIA has ‘low confidence’ COVID-19 leaked from lab in China
A view of Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China, on January 27, 2021. Several U.S. agencies have concluded the COVID-19 virus leaked from a lab thee. File photo…
Brain and memory are boosted by eating one particular diet, study finds
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Sudden restrictions sow uncertainty among HHS, NIH staffers
1 of 2 | The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health were hit with restrictions on travel, meetings and…
Alcohol poses these 8 risks to older adults, experts warn
The negative health impacts of alcohol have been in the spotlight since the surgeon general’s recent advisory, and now experts are warning that older drinkers might be more sensitive to those effects. As an individual’s body changes…
Bird flu isn’t an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun
Healthcare workers at NYC Health + Hospitals conduct a training exercise for bird flu response in October simulating the transportation of an infected patient from…
Kelly Ripa says quitting alcohol had a surprising effect on her weight
As Dry January has some people putting down the bottle for the first month of the year, the health benefits of eliminating alcohol are in the spotlight. But TV personality Kelly Ripa, host of ABC’s "Live with Kelly and Mark," revealed…
Medical marijuana users can become addicted to pot, study says
People who use medical marijuana were more likely to have cannabis use disorder than those who get high recreationally, researchers reported in a study published…
Bird flu proves fatal to cats: Here’s how to protect your pets
Several human cases of avian flu (H5N1) have been reported around the U.S., and the virus has also proven to be fatal to felines. Dozens of cats have reportedly contracted the virus since the start of the current outbreak in March…