Medicine

Americans are spending more on health and wellness, research shows — and for some home gym enthusiasts, the cost can quickly climb into the thousands. A YouGov poll conducted…

Researchers in Italy have discovered a potential association between the common erectile dysfunction drug Cialis (tadalafil) and muscle regeneration. The study, published in…

A common neurodevelopmental disorder could be linked to dementia risk, a new study suggests. Research led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, involving more…

Getting a shredded physique is apparently all about balance. Last week, longtime "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest showed off his flawless physique in an Instagram post,…

A new analysis of 44 studies has linked "doomscrolling" to higher levels of anxiety and psychological distress — but for some, information overload may also contribute to a…

Inflammation is a natural immune response that helps protect the body from injury and infection, but when it becomes chronic, it can pose a health threat, according to the…

A highly contagious gut infection that can spread during sex is becoming harder to treat as antibiotic-resistant strains become more common. An April report from the Centers…

Not all stages of sleep are equal in terms of benefits for the brain. Greater amounts of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep were associated with lower risks of 83 diseases,…

Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn’t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols. Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of the fitness and nutrition…

Weekly physical activity could help to slow down disease progression in Parkinson’s patients, a new study found. The research, led by the University of Cincinnati, included…

People taking GLP-1 medications for obesity or diabetes experience nail detachment and hair loss at significantly higher rates than people with similar overall health who do…

Nearly half of Americans spend less than two hours outdoors in an entire week, according to a new national survey from the Nature & Health Alliance involving researchers at…

Diet drinks containing sugar substitutes were found to be as effective as water for supporting weight loss in overweight or obese adults, according to a two-year randomized…

In the world’s "blue zones" — regions such as Sardinia, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan, known for unusually high concentrations of long-lived residents — researchers have studied…

Shingles rates have dropped sharply among younger U.S. adults, as the first generation eligible for routine childhood chickenpox vaccination is now in their late 20s. That’s…

Alan Alda is sharing his surprising method of coping with Parkinson’s. The actor, 90, best known for portraying Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime…

As scientists increasingly investigate how everyday habits may influence health and aging, one longevity doctor says the keys to a longer, healthier life don't require…

Many older adults turn to glucosamine to manage aging joints, but for individuals with mild cognitive impairment, the supplement could be linked to faster progression to…

As Americans live longer, experts say everyday habits may be taking a toll on eye health earlier than expected. Dr. Douglas Lazzaro, professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone…

New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate a higher probability of developing dementia or cognitive…