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The unsung hero of your body? Your liver.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don't judge a person's personality based on their tattoos. Research shows you'll likely be wrong

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

3 years after abortion rights were overturned, contraception access is at risk

Nightmares are more than just scary — they may increase the risk of early death

Nightmares Premature Death

The way you breathe is unique and can identify you — like your fingerprints

Breathing Patterns Identify

New dietary guidelines reportedly may drop specific advice on how much alcohol Americans should drink each day

Want to know when you'll die and how to prolong your life? There are apps for that

Older adults are using marijuana at record levels, study shows

Marijuana Seniors US

A ministroke can have major consequences – including steep cognitive decline

Mini Stroke Cognitive Decline

Vibrating plates are among the latest weight-loss fads. But do they work?

Billy Joel is getting treated for normal pressure hydrocephalus, a rare brain condition that causes walking difficulties

Men are twice as likely to die of broken heart syndrome as women

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