A new study finds short bursts of physical activity throughout the day help improve heart and lung function, especially for people who are otherwise sedentary.
Harder-to-Detect Breast Cancer Increasing in U.S. Women
A new report from the American Cancer Society finds a steep rise in lobular breast cancer between 2012 and 2021.
Rectal Bleeding Strongest Predictor of Colon Cancer Under 50
A new study finds patients under 50 who experience rectal bleeding are 8.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Both Sugary and Diet Drinks May Harm the Liver
In a new study, people who consumed higher amounts of both artificially sweetened and sugary drinks were at increased risk of a serious condition where fat builds up in the liver.
Fatal Crashes Reveal High THC Levels in Many Drivers
A new study finds nearly 42% of drivers killed in crashes in Ohio had high levels of THC in their blood.
Flavored Marijuana Vaping Surges Among U.S. Teens
National surveys conducted from 2021 to 2024 show more teens are vaping marijuana, and flavored versions are their drug of choice.
More Women Are Freezing Eggs, But Are They Using Them?
A new study finds the number of women freezing their eggs has quadrupled since 2014, but a surprisingly small percentage of women have returned to use them within five to seven years.
Repeat COVID Infections Raise the Risk of Long COVID in Kids
A large, new study finds children and adolescents are twice as likely to develop long COVID after a second COVID infection.
Gen X and Baby Boomers Addicted to Ultra-Processed Foods, Study Finds
1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men from Generation X and the tail end of the Baby Boom meet the criteria for addiction to ultra-processed foods, researchers say.