Adult Health

Diabetes and sleep disorders

A good night's sleep can be elusive for many people with type 2 diabetes

The COVID-19 pandemic is still adversely impacting cancer screenings, study finds

CT imaging for cancer

Knee replacements don't always alleviate pain – in these cases, a minimally invasive procedure may help

Chronic Knee Pain

Drinking multiple cups of coffee is good for your brain, study suggests

Coffee tea strokes dementia

Most younger Americans would visit a chiropractor over a doctor for neck or back pain, survey shows

Chiropractic care

Snoring can be more than a nuisance for your bed partner – it may be a sign of sleep apnea

Snoring sleep apnea

Children's Health

The COVID-19 pandemic increased eating disorders among young people – but the signs aren't what parents might expect

Eating Disorders COVID-19

E-cigarette smokers have higher risk of stroke at younger ages, study finds

Electronic cigarettes and stroke risk

History of sexual abuse linked to long-term brain damage

Sexual Assault Brain Health

Take a stand against diabetic-related foot complications with these six steps

Foot care for diabetics

Black Doctor's Consortium expands focus to primary care services

Black Doctor's Consortium Clinic

For younger generations, urgent care and telemedicine often trump primary care

Gen Z millennials health

Osteoporosis prevention should begin as a young adult, experts say

Bone Health Osteoporosis

A daily aspirin to protect the heart? That soon may be outdated advice

Aspirin

Post-meal stomach pain may be more than a simple case of overeating

Stomach pain after eating

Young people with high blood pressure are at greater risk of dementia, study finds

Hypertension Dementia Risk

What the stalemate on Capitol Hill means for your drug prices

U.S. Capitol Drug Price Reform

Reconnecting with loved ones can provide a much-needed boost to your well-being

Bezich family wellness

Long-term marijuana use can cause uncontrollable vomiting – and such cases appear to be increasing

marijuana use

Where were you on 9/11? Why our 'flashbulb' memories aren't as accurate as we believe

memories of sept 11

Twenty years later, 9/11 first responders are at greater risk of lung disease

9/11 First Responders

Recovering from sleep deprivation is no quick fix

Sleep deprivation recovery

Heart attack risk nearly doubles for young adult marijuana users, study finds

Marijuana Heart Attack

How rape affects memory, and why police need to know about that brain science

Rape Memory Brain

Microbiome startups promise to improve your gut health, but is the science solid?

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Your eyes may be a window to your Alzheimer's risk

Alzheimer's eye scan

People who are glued to their screens may have an increased risk of stroke, study finds

Stroke risk screentime

Children's Health

Most children with ADHD will not outgrow the disorder, new research shows

ADHD remission

Swimming gives your brain a boost – but scientists don't know yet why it's better than other aerobic activities

Swimming brain health

Suffering from neck or back pain? Avoid these mistakes when self-diagnosing your symptoms

neck back pain

Screentime can make you feel sick – here are ways to manage cybersickness

Screentime Cybersickness

Sleep talking is quite common, but it can hint at a bigger health problem

Sleep talking prevention

Even moderate alcohol use can significantly increase cancer risk, latest study suggests

Alcohol consumption and cancer risk

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