Adult Health

Nearly 1 in 6 U.S. adults now has diabetes, CDC says

Menthol cigarette ban would push people toward therapies to quit smoking, study suggests

Philly's soda tax may improve the city's obesity rate – in time, Penn study says

Soda Tax Obesity

Can you change your personality? Psychology research says yes, by tweaking what you think and do

Personality Changes

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here's why there’s so little progress

Racial Health Disparities

Why high-intensity workouts may make people feel less hungry

Vigorous exercise appetite

Standing for long periods can be bad for your health – just like sitting, study finds

standing sitting health

What causes nosebleeds? And when should medical attention be sought?

Nosebleed Prevention Causes

Kidney transplants between people with HIV are safe and effective, and may help address donor shortages

Millions of adults have ADHD — and many more suspect they do, too

undiagnosed adult adhd

Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers

Greater diversity among organ donors increases the possibility that people on waiting lists find good matches

Cynthia London Organ Donation

Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end

Exercise helps reduce the risk of disease, and it doesn't matter when you work out

weekend warrior exercise

Drinking coffee or tea each day may boost your heart health

coffee caffeine heart health

Slap fighting, championed by UFC founder, leaves most participants with concussion signs, Pitt study warns

Exposure to zinc, copper and other metals linked to heightened risk of heart disease

Uranium Heart Disease

Pregnant Black women are more likely to be given unscheduled C-sections than white women, study finds

c-sections black women

Light pollution, known to affect circadian rhythms, also may increase Alzheimer's risk

Light pollution Alzheimer's

Zepbound, a popular weight-loss drug, is getting a price cut

Zepbound Price Cut

Being more flexible may extend your life; here are some stretching exercises that can help

flexibility longetivity

Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism

Medical Assisted Death

Scrolling through videos on your phone only makes boredom worse

Phone Scrolling Boredom

There are no benefits to drinking small amounts of alcohol and it increases risk of cancer, study says

alcohol risk older adults

Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds

Depression worsens the likelihood of surviving breast cancer, study finds

Thinking hard can make your brain hurt – study links mental exertion to stress

Thinking Hard Study

First blood test for colorectal cancer offers a less invasive screening option than colonoscopies

colorectal cancer blood test

Your bathroom habits provide insights on your overall health, study finds

Bowel Movement Health

Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why

A Mediterranean diet and omega-3 fatty acids reduce acne, a new study shows

Acne Mediterranean Diet

People shed more weight on Zepbound than on Wegovy, study shows

Obesity Drugs Zepbound

Toxic metals including lead and arsenic found in multiple tampon brands

tampons lead arsenic

Competitive eaters may have an 'innate' ability to relax their stomachs, but their habits put their health at risk

Parents who want to reduce their kids' screen time should start by reducing theirs, study finds

parents kids screen time

Taking multivitamins does not decrease risk of death, new research shows

Multivitamin Death Risk

Kevin Jonas had a basal cell carcinoma removed; here's how the skin cancer is treated, and how to spot it

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Hepatitis B Medication

New drug is a potential cure for the chronic hepatitis B, scientists say

Psychosis College Students

Most college students with psychosis do not get the help they need, study finds

Sleep study

Getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate aging, study says

Obesity Work Week

Could a four-day work week help reduce obesity rates? It's a question America may want to consider

colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer screening guidelines now include new stool and blood tests

Sunburn Sunscreen 1980s

As a child of the '80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer

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