A new study finds antibiotic-only treatment for appendicitis in children is safe, effective and less costly than surgery.
Pregnant Women who Follow a Healthy Diet Set their Kids Up for Healthy Growth
A new study finds women who follow USDA Dietary Guidelines during pregnancy have infants with healthy birthweights, steadier growth patterns and potentially a reduced risk of obesity later in life.
Vaping Immediately Changes Your Blood Flow, New Study Finds
A new study finds vaping, with and without nicotine, immediately impacts your vascular function and could impact long-term health.
Moderate Drinking Does Not Protect Against Heart Disease or Diabetes, New Study Finds
A large, new study on the impact of alcohol on heart disease and diabetes finds there’s no benefit to moderate drinking.
Young and Middle-Aged Adults at Higher Risk of Long COVID than Seniors
A new study finds younger and middle-aged adults suffer worse symptoms of Long COVID than people 65 and older.
Adding Just Minutes of Exercise to Your Daily Routine Could Help Prevent an Irregular Heartbeat
A new study finds increasing your physical activity by less than 10 minutes a day helps lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common heart arrythmia.
Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk
A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
Lung Cancer Survival Rates in the U.S. Are Improving
Americans with lung cancer are living longer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, but researchers say increased screening and access to genetic testing can boost progress even more.
Pregnant Women Concerned About Chemical Exposure May Want to Avoid Makeup, Nail Polish and Hair Dye, New Study Suggests
In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.