Adult Health

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What you should know about concussions

Making GLP-1 weight-loss drugs cheaper isn't enough to address America's obesity problem – here's why

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs

The brain has 5 stages, but 'adulthood' doesn't begin until age 32, scientists say

Brain Development Adulthood

Nearly 1 in 10 American adults say they've received a cancer diagnosis

Cancer rates America

New insights on weight-loss drug Mounjaro may lead to better treatments for impulsive eating

Binge eating drugs

Light pollution doesn't only make it harder to sleep — it also may increase risk for heart disease

Light Pollution Heart Disease

Long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure, study finds

Melatonin heart risk study

The obesity rate is falling as Americans increasingly turn to weight-loss drugs

Obesity Rate Ozempic

Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health

Heart Health Teens

No matter your age, it's never too late to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle

Aging Wellness Exercise

ADHD fosters creativity due to a tendency to let the mind wander, study shows

ADHD Creativity Study

Wings, booze and heartbreak – what research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom

Sports Fans Health

Many people with chronic pain turn to comfort eating, but there are ways to avoid it

Chronic Pain Comfort Eating

Women are more likely than men to have depression, and genetics may play a big role in that disparity

Genes Depression

How rich you are determines how long you live, new report suggests

Life expectancy wealth

How to pick the right cosmetic surgeon

Cosmetic Surgery

Walking backward may not be intuitive, but it's an effective leg workout

Retro Walking Backward

Cardiovascular events don't strike out of the blue. Nearly all of them are preceded by warning signs

Heart attack risk factors

Mindfulness won't burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals

Mindfulness Meditation Motivation

Younger adults are more frequently having memory and concentration issues

Cognitive Disability Young Adults

Experimental eye drops show promise as an alternative to reading glasses

Eye Drops Reading Glasses

People who have trouble sleeping may be at higher risk for dementia, study shows

Insomnia Brain Dementia

Are the Sunday scaries ruining your weekends? Here's how to cope

Sunday Scaries Work Stress

Scrolling on your phone in the bathroom may increase your risk of hemorrhoids

Smartphones Hemorrhoids

Looking to lose weight? The viral 'pink salt trick' doesn't work, dietitians say

Pink Salt Water

This test tells you more about your heart attack risk

CT Scan Heart Attacks

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there's a good chance you're not

Penicillin Allergies

Some people avoid roller coasters out of intense fear, but do they pose any actual health risks?

Roller Coasters Health

The aging process isn't linear, but it accelerates at age 50, new study shows

Aging study

Many young adults say they value health over wealth, and older generations should encourage this pursuit

Young Men Health Wealth

U.S. fertility rate fell to a record low last year, CDC says

Fertility Rate U.S.

Researchers find link between ADHD traits and sleep disorders

yoga insonia

President Donald Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency; here's what that is and how it's treated

Donald Trump CVI

AI has become ubiquitous in online search results, and Americans are using it to answer their health questions

AI trust health care

Vacations offer more than a good time — they boost mental and physical health, too

Vacation Health Benefits

Philly Neurodivergent Meetup provides a judgment-free space to make friends

Neurodivergent meetup

The teeth of many celebrities are bright white and perfectly aligned thanks to veneers

Cardi B Veneers

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How to keep holiday stress in check this season

Light Lamp SAD

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

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Shingles vaccine may offer an additional benefit — slowing the progress of dementia

Zipporah Washington Temple

Nurse who beat hard-to-treat cancer says she stayed strong by thinking of herself as a 'survivor'

Healthy Eating Flying

Here's how to still eat healthy at the airport and on a plane

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Suicide prevention: No more stigma

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