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For the first time in over a decade, U.S. obesity rates have declined, suggesting a possible shift in a long-standing public health concern.  According to a study published in JAMA …

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 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 …

President Donald Trump announced agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk that will sharply lower the cost of popular weight-loss drugs.  The deals will make medications such as Wegovy and …

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Pfizer will significantly lower the cost of its prescription medications for Medicaid patients. The deal marks a major victory for his administration’s effort to …

A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that aggressive blood pressure management can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. The benefits hold …

A new AARP report shows that more Americans than ever are caring for aging or disabled family members. The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the past decade, …

A new study shows that nearly 75% of future stomach cancer cases could be prevented by getting rid of one common bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. Published Monday …

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, heart-related deaths in the United States remain higher than normal, showing that the crisis has had lasting effects on the nation’s health system. …