A new national study finds GLP-1 weight-loss medications are becoming the dominant treatment for obesity in teens and young adults, while researchers say guidance on how to use these therapies is still evolving.
Up to 5 Cups of Coffee a Day Is Generally Safe and May Even Lower Heart Disease Risk
Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day from regularly brewed coffee is safe for most adults and may offer some protection for your heart, according to a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association.
Why Do So Many Women Miss the Signs of Perimenopause?
A study of more than 7,600 U.S. women found confusion about perimenopause is common, with about one in three women over 35 unsure whether they’re in the transition.
The Best Vegetables for Your Heart May Depend on Your Sex
A study of more than 600 young adults found men who ate more legumes and women who ate more cruciferous vegetables had lower odds of multiple early risk factors linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
One of the Largest Epidural Studies Ever Delivers Reassuring News for Parents
A 13-year study of nearly 500,000 births finds epidural pain relief during labor is not linked to serious health problems in newborns or children.
Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Symptoms Up to 10 Years Before They Begin
In a new study, a blood test that recently received federal clearance helped predict cognitive decline linked to Alzheimer’s disease up to a decade before symptoms appeared.
Why Are So Many Family Doctors Calling It Quits? Retirement, Burnout Causing Shortage
An exclusive HealthDay interview with Dr. Dale Block, retired family physician and strategic healthcare leader.
Weight-Loss Drugs Help, But Exercise Is Still the Key to a Healthier Heart
A University of Copenhagen study followed 130 adults after weight loss and found those who exercised had healthier blood vessels and lower inflammation than those relying on weight-loss medication alone.
Hidden Eye Damage After Mild COVID
New research suggests mild COVID can trigger lasting eye problems that standard eye exams may not detect.








