Is your doctor leaving you on read? A new study suggests that the secret to getting your provider to respond may come down to something as simple as how you write your patient portal message. Researchers found that using one phrase in particular could significantly boost your chances of hearing back, especially from the person … Read more
Medicine is advancing at breakneck speed, with once-unthinkable treatments and technologies now becoming reality. These innovations have led to miraculous new treatments: Scientists can now target and fix rare inherited diseases with gene editing, use mRNA technology to create and update vaccines faster during crises, and personalize cancer treatments with targeted therapies based on a … Read more
Dr. Krista Edelman was having a strange dream about a small mouse trying to get into her mouth. When she woke up, she was met with the horrifying realization that there was, in fact, a furry animal “burrowing” between her lips. “I reach up to my mouth … and then I touch something that is … Read more
A woman suffering from debilitating perimenopause symptoms says her doctor agreed to prescribe hormone replacement therapy — only after her husband confirmed how bad things had gotten. The woman said she spent years seeking help for a range of symptoms that were so severe they began to affect her marriage, but her doctors repeatedly dismissed … Read more
Timing is everything, and the executive order calling for pediatricians to change how they space out childhood vaccines comes at a difficult time. On Monday, President Trump signed an order adopting new recommendations of 11 childhood vaccines, down from 18 — and called for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine to be split into three separate shots, … Read more
Beware the burnout. Rising in popularity over the last few years, burnout has come for many, whether they’re breaking under the pressure of work or life, affecting nearly a quarter of Americans before they’re 30. But the term is so broad and can mean so many different things that it raises the question of whether … Read more
Trump’s Cabinet may be having a very different experience on the porcelain throne than the rest of America. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President JD Vance are among the senior officials embracing a diet that promises weight loss, glowing skin — and, perhaps most eyebrow-raising of all, “nearly orgasmic” poops. Yes, really. … Read more
A British surgeon has lost his job after mistakenly sewing his patient’s organs together, creating a “closed loop” that prevented bowel movements — and was nearly deadly. According to statements given to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, the patient had undergone emergency bowel surgery for tumor removal by NHS surgeon Dr. Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman … Read more
It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Doctors will routinely tell you to eat healthy, exercise and load up on other good-for-you behaviors to improve your healthspan and lengthen you life. But Dr. Mitch Ghen, chief medical officer Access Medical Labs, warns that five seemingly “healthy” choices are actually unhealthier than … Read more
Think you’re doing your body a favor? You might be making things worse. From beauty gurus and gymfluencers to biohackers and wellness warriors, Americans are drowning in self-improvement advice — and it’s becoming harder than ever to know what actually works. Now, an expert is sounding the alarm on one of today’s biggest “healthy” trends, … Read more
Amid this summer’s sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices. But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common “healthy” ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious consequences. “Grapefruit is a pleasant … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away? There’s a different fruit for the old adage. Avocados have been shown to have plenty of health benefits, including improved sleep and digestion. Now, new research has found the brunch menu staple is associated with a major health benefit for the heart. A fan favorite fruit, avocados … Read more
Doctor’s orders: When it comes to longevity, DIY is a don’t. Peptides, GLP-1s and hormones have all become buzzy topics in the health and wellness world, with fans raving about personal transformations and biohacking wins. But just because you can buy something easily online doesn’t mean you should. In fact, doctors find the do-it-yourself mentality … Read more
Kim Kardashian has been vocal about letting daughter North West “express herself” through boundary-pushing clothes, colorful hair and experimental makeup — but the 13-year-old’s latest mode of self-expression could come with some serious and irreversible risks. Last September, North, then 12, debuted a dermal piercing on her middle finger. It was the first of many: … Read more
Man up and start sharing these symptoms with your doctor, guys. Between 2015 and 2022, men were more likely to be diagnosed with 16 different late-stage cancers than women, according to a new study published last week — with the biggest discrepancies for salivary gland cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, thyroid cancer and stomach cancer. One of the … Read more
If you’re an older adult, you’ve probably fallen into the trap that one doctor calls “the narrowing.” “Most of my patients have no idea it’s happening. They think it’s just aging. It’s not,” Dr. Howard Luks, an orthopedic surgeon, wrote on X. It’s simple: What you believe your body can or can’t do becomes true. … Read more
A prominent anti-vaxxer is reversing his stance on a lifesaving injection. Dr. Joseph Mercola once cautioned parents against administering vitamin K shots, calling it “completely unnecessary for your newborn” — but he’s publicly changing his tune. “The data is clear: Vitamin K saves lives,” the osteopath conceded on his website. His about-face comes as doctors … Read more
A doctor is calling out some popular but problematic pieces of dieting advice. With nearly 3 in 4 US adults being obese or overweight many among us are thinking about healthy, sustainable ways to slim down. But according to one expert, there’s a handful of slim-down solutions that could be sabotaging your end game. According to one … Read more
A growing number of Americans are trying to consume more protein. Dr. Ken Berry, a physician in rural Tennessee, traces some of the trend to people reporting improved health by following meat-based diets. Each year, the International Food Information Council survey asks Americans to select the qualities that best define a healthy food. In 2025, Americans’ … Read more
Harvard scientists have been honored for creating the world’s first “vagina-on-a-chip,” a groundbreaking device that mimics the female reproductive tract using living human cells. The tiny lab-grown model allows researchers to better study the vaginal microbiome, including the effects of hormones, healthy bacteria, infections and possible treatments — all without experimenting on mice, which don’t … Read more