Federal appellate court okays Planned Parenthood funding halt
A federal appellate court on Tuesday overturned a lower court ruling that had stopped the Trump…
Cancer drug combo shows promise for patients resistant to standard treatments
A promising drug combination could help people with leukemia who don't respond to traditional treatments, according to new research. A team at Oregon Health and Science…
Questioning doubts about life goals can strengthen commitment
A new study suggests questioning doubts about whether an important life goal can be achieved can actually…
Older Americans are quitting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for 4 key reasons
GLP-1 medications have dominated the weight-loss landscape this year — but some older Americans are reportedly kicking the trend to the curb. A study published in JAMA in…
Study finds money worries increase speed of heart aging
Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging, Mayo Clinic…
Diabetes patients experience lower death rate with common medication
A large new study suggests that statins may help more people with type 2 diabetes than previously thought. Researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs reduced the…
Brain activity of passengers might aid self-driving vehicles
Chinese researchers tested whether monitoring passengers' brain activity could help self-driving systems…
Hidden heart changes may be triggered by exercise, new research reveals
Regular exercise may do more than strengthen the heart. It could also reprogram the nerves that control how the heart beats, new research has found. The discovery could…
Study: Wildfire smoke releases more harmful gasses than expected
Wildfires may be sending far more harmful pollution into the air than scientists previously believed,…
5 celebrities who went public with alarming health diagnoses in 2025
Chronic and fatal diseases do not choose favorites, as many celebrities faced health scares in 2025. From cancer diagnoses to neurological complications, below are five…
Aetna agrees to cover fertility care for same-sex couples
Aetna agreed in a landmark legal settlement to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples the same…
Record-breaking flu numbers reported in New York state, sparking warnings from officials
The New York State Department of Health reported a record surge in influenza activity, with 71,123 positive flu cases recorded statewide during the week ending December 20.…
Wisconsin officials fix lead paint hazards at 99 Milwaukee schools
Officials say nearly 100 public schools in Wisconsin's largest city are now safe after months of urgent…
Alzheimer’s disease could be reversed by restoring brain balance, study suggests
Scientists may have pinpointed a way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease in an animal study. The study, led by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, found that restoring a…
Experts say CBD is ineffective for pain management
Products containing mainly or only cannabidiol demonstrated almost no ability to manage a person's pain, a…
Did holiday stress wreak havoc on your gut? Doctors say 6 simple tips can help
If the stress of the holidays wreaked havoc on your gut, you’re not alone — 76% of Americans experience gastrointestinal distress during the holiday season, according to a…
Expert offers New Year’s resolutions for people with allergies, asthma
According to an expert, small changes to daily practices could help improve people's experiences with…
5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results
An estimated 80% of Americans reported participating in sports and fitness activities in the past year, representing an all-time high, according to a 2025 report. From TikTok…
Swearing can help with focus, psychological flow, research suggests
Research suggests that using curse words can be healthy and helpful. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…