Medicine

A federal appellate court on Tuesday overturned a lower court ruling that had stopped the Trump administration from halting funding for Planned Parenthood as required…

GLP-1 medications have dominated the weight-loss landscape this year — but some older Americans are reportedly kicking the trend to the curb. A study published in JAMA in January 2025 — which looked at more than 125,000 overweight or…

Chinese researchers tested whether monitoring passengers' brain activity could help self-driving systems make safer decisions in risky situations. File Photo by John…

A large new study suggests that statins may help more people with type 2 diabetes than previously thought. Researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs reduced the risk of death and serious cardiovascular events not only in…

Wildfires may be sending far more harmful pollution into the air than scientists previously believed, researchers said in a new study.File Photo by Philippe…

Scientists may have pinpointed a way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease in an animal study. The study, led by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, found that restoring a central cellular energy molecule in mice’s brains reversed…

Officials say nearly 100 public schools in Wisconsin's largest city are now safe after months of urgent repairs to fix lead paint hazards. Photo by Adobe…

Regular exercise may do more than strengthen the heart. It could also reprogram the nerves that control how the heart beats, new research has found. The discovery could eventually help doctors better treat common conditions such as…

According to an expert, small changes to daily practices could help improve people's experiences with allergies and asthma. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…

If the stress of the holidays wreaked havoc on your gut, you’re not alone — 76% of Americans experience gastrointestinal distress during the holiday season, according to a recent national survey from Oshi Health and YouGov. Digestive…

Even using marijuana once or twice a month is linked with worse school performance and more emotional turmoil among teenagers, researchers said. File Photo by Bill…

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…