Medicine

Taking melatonin or Ambien (zolpidem) before surgery may be associated with less pain and a smoother recovery afterward, according to new research. Research presented at the…

Frequent daytime napping among older adults has been linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in The Journal of Gerontology: Medical…

A growing number of American parents are using cannabis, prompting questions about potential child exposure and safety, according to a new study. Cannabis use increased…

Kyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, has died at the age of 42. Kennedy, the daughter of Michael Kennedy and Victoria Gifford Kennedy, died…

Supplements are a daily wellness habit for many Americans — but experts warn more isn’t always better. Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function,…

People diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a roughly 71% higher overall risk of early death compared to those without the condition, according…

A powerful new synthetic opioid said to be more potent than fentanyl has been linked to dozens of recent deaths in the U.S., prompting warnings from health officials.…

Cancer can strike at any age, often without symptoms. For many cancers, routine screening remains the best way to detect the disease early and reduce the risk of death. For…

Amid a reported surge in parent-child estrangements, some have questioned whether therapy could play a role in the family fracture trend. Nearly four in 10 Americans are…

A recent study conducted by Canadian researchers found a correlation between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of stroke and future memory…

Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, recently shared that she is cancer-free after a diagnosis of an aggressive form of breast cancer. Wiles, 69, who became the first…

The dinner party may be dying in America. Hosting at home is far less common than it was in past decades, a new analysis found.Only 67% of Americans said they entertained…

Recent beach photos of actor Leonardo DiCaprio have reignited the "dad bod" debate — and raised questions about whether carrying a little extra weight around the middle can…

A rare fungal infection that can strike healthy people is rising across the U.S., prompting calls from public health officials for heightened awareness and national tracking.…

Pope Leo XIV is up and moving after having part of his lung removed. After undergoing thoracic surgery Tuesday, during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s…

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after a scheduled surgery, the Vatican announced Tuesday. After undergoing thoracic surgery, where surgeons removed the lower…

A Maryland man claims that a popular weight-loss drug caused his total vision loss, leaving him legally blind. Todd Engel, 63, was first prescribed Ozempic in 2023 to help…

Certain medical conditions may signal early-onset Alzheimer’s disease several years before diagnosis, a new Finnish study suggests. Researchers found that depression, vertigo,…

Kai Trump has undergone another wrist surgery for a recent golf-related injury. President Trump’s eldest grandchild, 19, posted an update to Instagram on Wednesday, announcing…

Selma Blair’s recent in-flight arrest has raised questions about the potential effects when a person with multiple sclerosis misses prescribed medication. The actress, 54, was…