Nicole Kidman Says She's Training to Become a Death Doula After Mom’s Passing
Nicole Kidman’s recent announcement that she’s training to become a death doula is increasing visibility for the profession and the need to improve how end-of-l…
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Colorectal, Thyroid Cancer Risk May Be Higher for Males With Infertility
Research shows a possible association between male infertility and the risk of certain cancers. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study has found a…
Coffee May Alter Gut Microbiome to Reduce Stress (Yes, Even Decaf)
Coffee, even without caffeine, can reduce stress, improve learning, and boost mood by influencing your gut-brain axis. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New researc…
Your Fitness Level After 40 Can Add Years to Your Life and Boost Health
A recent study found that your midlife fitness can affect your life span and health span. Image Credit: Emilija Manevska/Getty Images Recent research has shown …
Mounjaro May Lead to Greater Lean Body Mass Loss than Ozempic. Here's Why
Research shows that Ozempic may preserve lean body mass better than Mounjaro. Image Credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images A recent study found that semaglutid…
Trump Administration Aims to Fast-Track Psychedelic Therapies for PTSD
The Trump administration has directed the FDA to fast-track psychedelic therapies like ibogaine to treat PTSD and other mental health disorders. farmer images/G…
GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Treat Anxiety, Depression
New research suggests that GLP-1s could offer dual benefits for treating both metabolic and mental health issues. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A new …
Higher Dose Wegovy Shot Could Help People Lose More Weight With GLP-1s
The FDA has approved a higher dose of Wegovy, which promises greater weight loss. Image Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images The FDA has approved a higher dose versio…
Morning Exercise May Help Lower Your Risk of Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Research shows that exercising in the morning may lower cardiometabolic risk. Image Credit: Olga Rolenko/Getty Images A recent study found that morning exercise…
Eating the Same Meals Every Day Could Help You Lose More Weight
A new study suggests that eating repeat “go-to” meals could aid weight loss. Image Credit: helpSKC/Stocksy A recent study has found that eating the same meals e…
Extra 11 Minutes of Sleep, 5 Minutes of Exercise Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
Simple lifestyle changes, such as getting a few extra minutes of sleep and exercise each day, can improve heart health. Ryan Tuttle/Stocksy Researchers say that…
Mind-Body Practices Like Qigong, Yoga May Help Treat Hypertension
Foreign trainees learn Baduanjin, a traditional breathing and stretching exercise, in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 7, 2025. Image credit: Xinhua N…
Kim Kardashian's New Energy Drink Promises No Jitters. Does It Live Up to the Hype?
Kim Kardashian has released a new energy drink with paraxanthine instead of caffeine. Image credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Kim Kardashian has launche…
Women Who Stay Active During Midlife Have 50% Lower Risk of Early Death
Staying physically active during midlife can improve health and longevity. Morsa Images/Getty Images A new study reports that midlife exercise can cut women’s r…
2 to 3 Cups of Coffee Daily May Help Lower Stress, Improve Mental Health
Recent research found that drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of stress and mood disorders. Image Credit: Andrew Cebulka/Stocksy A recent …
Walking May Be More Effective When Combined With Strength Training, Other Activities
Walking is the most popular physical activity in the U.S., but experts say this might not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image Credit: Luke Mattson/Stock…
Exercising Harder, Not Just Longer, May Lower Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Research suggests that how hard you work out may be just as important as how long you work out. Image Credit: The Good Brigade/Getty Images A few minutes of har…
Doctors Dismissed Her Digestive Symptoms as Diet-Related. It Was Crohn’s Disease
Jamie Harris (right) with her mother (left). Photo Jamie Harris Jamie Harris was in her 20s when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She shares her journey …
No, That Viral 'Parasite Cleanse' Won't Actually Detox Your Body. Here's Why
Social media influencers are touting so-called “parasite cleanses,” claiming they rid the body of toxins. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Social media users claim t…
New Dietary Guidelines Highlight 9 Simple Ways to Lower Heart Disease Risk
The American Heart Association released updated dietary guidance suggesting that following 9 key steps may significantly improve cardiovascular health and reduc…
Around Half the ADHD and Autism Content You See on TikTok May Be Misleading
New research finds that a significant number of videos about ADHD, autism, and various mental health conditions on social media platforms like TikTok are mislea…
Young Adults With High Blood Pressure Face Higher Risk of Heart, Kidney Disease
High blood pressure in people ages 30 to 40 may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images Research show…
How This 16-Year-Old Helped His Family Thrive After Dad’s Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Dylan Kurtz (right) with his parents and brother. Photography courtesy of Dylan Kurtz As colorectal cancer increases among people under 50, more children may ex…
Foundayo: FDA Requests More Safety Data for Wegovy Alternative GLP-1 Pill
The FDA has approved a new once-daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss. Image Credit: Healthline/Photo by Eli Lilly Federal regulators have approved the GLP-1 tablet …
These Are the Worst U.S Cities for Spring Allergies in 2026, Ranked
If you live in one of the top 20 U.S. cities for spring allergies, here’s what you can do to cope. Image Credit: Liliya Rodnikova/Stocksy The Asthma and Allergy…
Artificially-Sweetened Drinks Help Promote Weight Loss, but Water Is Best
Artificial sweeteners may help you lose weight, but water remains the best choice for overall health. Stefania Pelfini la Waziya/Getty Images A new study report…
Is a Cure for Osteoarthritis on the Horizon? New Therapies Show Promise
New therapies for osteoarthritis could help joints heal and regenerate, rather than just treat symptoms. Luis Velasco/Stocksy A government agency says that seve…
Abortion Pill Mifepristone Still Available By Mail (For Now), Federal Judge Says
A Louisiana judge refused to block access to the abortion pill Mifepristone by mail. lawsuit Joe Raedle/Getty Images A federal judge paused a Louisiana lawsuit …
Some IBS Treatments May Be Linked to Slightly Higher Risk of Early Death
A new study linked certain medications that treat irritable bowel syndrome to a higher risk of early death, but the overall risk is low. Laura Herrera/Stocksy R…
Metformin May Offer Similar Benefits as Exercise for Those With Prostate Cancer
The diabetes drug metformin may provide similar results to exercise in people with prostate cancer. Image Credit: Brothers91/Getty Images A common diabetes drug…