A new study finds using GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat obesity in otherwise healthy adults is safe and very effective.
The Link Between Pre-existing Heart Disease and Advanced Breast Cancer
Women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have prevalent heart disease, according to researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Rating the Best Diets for 2025
U.S. News & World Report, working with leading medical and nutrition experts, reveals a list of the best diets for overall health and specific conditions.
A Short, Two-Question Survey Can Tell You a Lot About Your Risk for 19 Chronic Diseases
In a new study, a simple exercise survey revealed patients who get at least 150 minutes of exercise per week have much lower odds of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and more.
Headline-Making Health Stories in 2024
From political battles over public health issues to blockbuster weight-loss drugs and new viral threats, 2024 has been a headline-making year. The biggest buzz was and still is about GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound. Their impact on type 2 diabetes and obesity has been called life-changing by many. For the first time in a […]
Whooping Cough Cases Hit Highest Level in a Decade
Cases of whooping cough continue to surge, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By mid-December they were about six times higher than last year.
Protect Your Pocketbook and the Planet by Freezing More of Your Food
A new study finds people who use their freezers to store new groceries and leftovers throw less food in the trash.
Drinking Coffee or Tea May Lower the Risk of Head and Neck Cancer, Study Finds
A new study links daily consumption of coffee and/or tea to a lower risk of head and neck cancer, including mouth and throat cancers.
The Most Healing Types of Alone Time Are More Social in Nature
New research finds solitude is better for your health when it’s less intense and more connected to the world around you.