Medicine

1 of 2 | New research from the American Heart Association reveals that many spouses or partners in heterosexual relationships also may have a dangerous health…

It’s been proven that what people eat can help prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease — but what about when they eat? Participating in intermittent (time-restricted) fasting…

Could a simple blood test detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear? New research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for…

In a survey from the National Coalition of STD Directors conducted in early November, 46% of sexual health clinics said they'd tried to order Bicillin L-A -- only to find that…

An estimated one in nine adult women struggle with an abnormal and painful fat buildup in the lower body — and no amount of diet or exercise can help. Lipedema, a relatively…

Heading into a new year, we all want to stay as healthy as possible — and some doctors believe that identifying and eliminating the issues that cause disease are critical…

Four out of five male gym enthusiasts (79%) said they use protein supplements as part of their fitness plan, a new poll found. Photo by Pavel-Jurca/Pixabay…

It’s easy to fall into the "complaint trap" these days — but shifting to a mindset of gratitude can do wonders for body and mind. That’s according to Dr. Anne-Katherin Eiselt…

A woman meditates in a park in China where people have long incorporated mediation into their daily lives to balance the pressures of making a living and raising a family. Now,…

The physical therapist will not see you now. Outpatient physical therapist (PT) practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, with the highest vacancy rates at 17%,…

Got a naturally sunny disposition? It might protect you from dementia as the years advance, new research shows. A team at Northwestern University in Chicago report that certain…

The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education (ED) website this…

Bodybuilders are largely unaware that the protein supplements they use to bulk up might harm their fertility, a new study shows. Four out of five male gym enthusiasts (79%) said…

Returning home for the holidays can sometimes be stressful. For some people, being around family members that they only see once a year or with whom they don't have the…

Participating in repeated collision sports like football may have a direct link to long-term inflammation in the brain, researchers say. Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License…

With some U.S. states beginning to report outbreaks of childhood pneumonia cases, experts are sharing tips for parents to prevent the illness from making its way into their…

A routine treatment made no significant difference in the number of hearts successfully transplanted from a group of more than 800 organ donors, according to a new study. Photo…

Doctors in western Massachusetts are reporting a "whole lot" of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases this week as health officials in Ohio announced a child pneumonia…

With hospitals in China reportedly overwhelmed by a surge of mysterious childhood pneumonia cases — and as outbreaks begin to crop up in areas of the U.S. — experts are weighing…

High levels of thyroid hormone -- a condition called thyrotoxicosis -- was associated with thinking problems whether they came from an overactive thyroid gland or from taking…