Olive oil has been tied to lower risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s, and early death in general.
Summer is a time of fun and enjoyment, vacations, camp, and family trips. But many popular activities of summer, such as swimming, can have safety risks, especially to the eyes and ears.
Three people share their experiences with the chronic condition and what they've learned about finding treatments that really help.
Eating during an 8-hour window is just as good as calorie counting for weight loss, according to new findings released Monday.
EGFR mutation is a type of DNA mistake that causes cancer cells to grow and divide faster, This form of lung cancer largely affects young people and Asian women. Learn more.
Living with an arthritic condition can be a challenge. Here are some assistive gadgets, mobility devices, and safety tips that can make it easier.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease that can upend lives. Learn how two people ultimately found a way to forge ahead after their diagnoses.
Saada Branker is a 51-year-old Canadian who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis since age 12. She shares what she learned about living her best life with a chronic illness.
Everyone gets back pain at some time. Here are six ways to help you improve your back pain.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of arthritis in the spine whose main symptom -- back pain -- is a common, everyday complaint. That’s just one reason why so many people with AS wait years for a correct diagnosis.
Agitation and anxiety are common Alzheimer’s symptoms. Learn creative ways to calm your loved one and help take the angst out of Alzheimer’s.
It’s understandable to want to do whatever it takes to make migraines stop. But some home remedies are better ideas than others.
The adage “it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt” readily applies to pickleball, as research shows medical costs of pickleball will top $377 million this year alone.
Do some people just have the ability to cope with sizzling temperatures and some don’t? It’s debated among experts, with some saying people may tend to have a better or worse tolerance to heat.
Audiologists, even those who generally support the idea of non-prescription hearing aids, worry that without an initial evaluation and ongoing care, people will buy the devices without understanding how to use or adjust them.
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes intense pain, redness, and swelling of the joints and extremities. If it’s not treated, it can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes, kidney problems, and obesity. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at another health challenge linked to gout: depression.
An easy-to-administer method of blood collection could make accurate diagnoses and regular monitoring easier for patients with suspected cognitive impairment.
A new study has encouraging news for weekend warriors: It’s the amount of exercise, not the pattern of exercise, that counts, even if the workouts aren’t evenly distributed over the week.
A medical examiner’s report points to small bowel obstruction as the cause of death, but was it caused by bariatric surgery years earlier?
Illnesses spread by ticks and mosquitos are on the rise, prompting warnings from doctors and scientists to take precautions and watch out for any tell-tale symptoms. Here's what to know.
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What to know about the link between ADHD and epilepsy in adults.
If you have myasthenia gravis, you may wonder how to manage your fatigue. One woman shares how she balances everything.
Ketamine is not FDA-approved to treat migraine, but it shows some promise in some people. Read one person’s story.
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Learn some simple habits you can teach your kids that will help them – and your family – stay well and head off colds and flu.
It's not yet known how much the pill will cost when it becomes available in 2024.
Yes, mucus – or snot, or phlegm – is gross, but it has vital clues about your health. Learn what it might be telling you and when to see a doctor.
Mind-altering drugs could open the brain to a state of childlike learning, aiding recovery from psychological trauma, brain injury, or paralysis.
Mind-altering drugs could open the brain to a state of childlike learning, aiding recovery from psychological trauma, brain injury, or paralysis.
You can develop primary hypertension and high blood pressure even if you exercise regularly, eat clean, and don’t smoke. We share ways to get ahead of a primary hypertension diagnosis, along with tips to keep this “silent” disease in check.
Joint replacements are more common, and experts agree age is not a factor when considering candidates for joint replacement.
The finding flies in the face of U.S. and other dietary guidelines that recommend restricting whole-fat foods in favor of low-fat products.
After three family members from three different generations died of ALS, I took the chance on a clinical trial to see if I had a greater risk of developing the disease.
About one-quarter of children in a recent study had one or more new eye-related findings that may have contributed to their headaches, researchers say.
With no cure in sight, any new approval ushers in hope, including with an agent like Leqembi that slowed progression of the disease an average of 27% in research.
It’s hot as Hades and the power’s out. Now what?
Humans have reached the peak of their ability to adjust to extreme heat conditions. What comes next is not pretty.
Study data shows the drug may slow Alzheimer’s progression by 27% over 18 months.
Karen D. Lincoln, PhD, a professor who has studied aging Black Americans, discusses the needs of this population as it faces chronic conditions, loneliness, a lack of access to services, and other physical and mental health concerns.
New research takes aim at the long-standing measurement of health.
It sounds simple, but the obesity crisis may be one of the most complicated medical problems humans have ever faced. Understanding why we gain weight in the first place may be the key to reclaiming our collective health.
From having hope to staying on top of screenings, here's what helps cancer patients, says Lidia Schapira, MD.
Doctors and researchers have been trying to end the obesity epidemic for decades – and failed. Can a new set of effective drugs – Wegovy, Ozempic, and others to come – finally succeed?
Creativity may help you form a relationship with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Learn how creative care can help you reconnect to someone who has memory loss.
