Health

A new study found that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and related conditions. Researchers analyzed data from more than 6,500 U.S. …

A new study suggests that exercise during chemotherapy may help cancer patients protect both their physical health and their mental sharpness. Researchers found that patients who followed a structured exercise …

New heart guidelines are urging Americans to take cholesterol more seriously earlier in life, with doctors now recommending screening and possible treatment starting in their 30s. The updated guidance from …

A new study found that a simple blood test could predict a woman’s risk of dementia up to 25 years before symptoms appear. The test measures a protein linked to …

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. A new forecast from the American Heart Association predicts the number of women affected will rise …

Nearly one in three American teenagers already has prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, according to a new study analyzing federal health data. Researchers reviewed data from the Centers for Disease …

A newly developed microfluidic chip may help fertility doctors recover viable eggs that would otherwise be missed during in vitro fertilization treatments, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. …

A new study has found that high-quality family dinners are associated with lower substance use among many U.S. adolescents. The findings suggest that positive family interactions during meals may help …

A large international genetics study suggests that 14 common psychiatric disorders share significant genetic similarities, raising questions about treating those conditions as entirely separate illnesses. Researchers analyzed psychiatric and genetic …

Small daily doses of peanut can help children build resistance to peanut allergies, a new study found. Researchers reported that lower amounts were just as effective as higher doses and …