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In a large clinical trial, people taking a daily multivitamin appeared to slow their biological aging by about four months over a two-year period.
A new study involving more than 100 million people found recreational drugs like marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines significantly raise the risk of stroke – even in younger users.
A new study finds patients with chronic back pain experience ordinary noise as more intense and unpleasant.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may allow some flavored e-cigarettes back on the market, but there’s a catch.
They would be marketed to adults, not teens.
Under guidance released Monday, the FDA said it may consider approving vape flavors such as ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic drug for a very rare brain disorder, but said it should not be considered a treatment for autism.
On Tuesday, the agency cleared leucovorin for people with a genetic condition that prevents enough folate,...
From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the crimson-colored fruit may contain compounds that could help fight an aggressive type of breast cancer.
A team at Texas A&M University studied natural plant compounds ...
A researcher is disputing a recent high-profile study claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show healthier brain aging.
The study, published in Nature Aging last year, found that knowing more than one language reduced odds of brain aging by 54%...
Letting folks ride motorcycles without helmets can lead to worse injuries from crashes that are more expensive to treat, a new study says.
Repealing a Michigan law that required motorcycle riders to wear helmets resulted in a 26% average increase in hospital costs per cr...
Physical therapy (PT) is important in helping people heal after surgery, manage chronic pain and recover from injuries.
But PT is likely to take a bigger bite out of your wallet depending on where you live, preventing some from partaking in its benefits, researchers rece...
Providing support to stressed-out parents might help their children avoid obesity, a new study says.
Children were more likely to eat healthy and not gain weight if their parents participated in training to help manage stress, researchers reported March 6 in the journal ...
The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.
A massive study from the University of Copenhagen found that poor oral health during childhood is a significant predictor of cardiovascular issues later in l...
For nearly two decades, the mental health of American college students has been on a downward slide.
A massive new analysis — to be published April 1 in the Journal of Affective Disorders — found that depression is not only becoming more common...
A routine mammogram may reveal more than just signs of breast cancer.
New research suggests the scans could also help docs spot early warning signs of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.
In the study, published March 9 in the European Heart Jour...
Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to make sure their polio vaccines are up to date before traveling internationally.
The warning comes after the virus...
Health officials in Washington state have temporarily shut down shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor after several folks became sick from eating raw oysters.
The Washington State Department of Health announced the emergency closure for clams, oysters and mussels after ...
Chile has officially eliminated leprosy, becoming the first country in the Americas and only the second in the world to reach that milestone, health officials announced.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) verified the achi...
Middle and high school students spend nearly a third of the school day on their smartphones, undermining their education, a new study says.
The students checked their phones dozens of times, often looking at social media or entertainment, researchers reported March 9 in ...
The health boost from daily multivitamins might actually extend to how quickly a person ages, a new study says.
Researchers found slower “wear and tear” biological aging among seniors after two years on a multivitamin, researchers reported March 9 in the jour...
The U.S. president’s words are powerful enough to have an immediate impact on medicine, a new study has found.
At a September 2025 White House briefing, President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen (Tylenol) could cause autism.
“Don’t take Ty...
Women who have pregnancy complications might face a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has concluded.
The stress of these complications increase a woman’s risk of high blood pressure for years after they deliver, researchers reported March 9 in the journal <...
An already-approved IV drug significantly reduces the symptoms of lupus, a new clinical trial showed.
More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symptoms after a year on the drug, researchers report...
Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports.
About 44% of children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, according to results from the 2026 Sleep in America Pol...
A growing nutrition trend called “fibermaxxing” is encouraging people to eat enough fiber each day, and scientists say the attention may be a good thing.
Fiber plays an important role in digestion and has been linked to lower risks of several health problems,...