It’s not called the “big change” for nothing. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease than men, accounting for roughly two-thirds of people with the degenerative condition. And one factor in particular could point to an increased risk for women of a certain age, according to a groundbreaking new study. Women are … Read more
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look to wellness drinks and other alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages. The National Restaurant Association’s new 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report found growing interest in a wider range of drink choices, particularly among younger consumers, as restaurants … Read more
Two Pennsylvania residents have died due to measles, health officials said on Tuesday, the first such deaths in the state in 35 years, with 393 cases of the disease reported across 28 counties so far in 2026. Both people were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which did not … Read more
At least one in four NFL players who died in a five-year span had CTE, a new study found — but researchers say the number could actually be much higher. The condition results in cognitive decline including dementia, and disturbing personality shifts including aggression, confusion depression, impulse control and impaired judgement. CTE can only be … Read more
Growing up in a small midwestern town in the 1980s, Cassie Blakely learned to mask her symptoms early. She’d ask the teacher to help sharpen pencils so she didn’t have to finish a task. She learned that winning people over could be a superpower, especially when she struggled academically. It took decades before Blakely was … Read more
A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better idea of the state of … Read more
A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better idea of the state of … Read more
It’s the most important meal of the day for a reason. While the battle of the best breakfast sandwich rages on and others rave about oatmeal, there’s no shortage of debate over what to eat first thing in the morning, especially when it comes to health. However, it’s not just what you eat that makes … Read more
Absence makes the heart grow fonder — and possibly live longer. Never one to shy away from sharing intimate details, biohacker Bryan Johnson recently revealed he’s never slept with his girlfriend of almost four years, Kate Tolo. In a video posted to social media, the longevity mogul explained the reasoning behind the separate beds, and … Read more
The odds have never meant much to Fergus Farrell. In 2018, the Irishman was given a 5% chance of ever walking again after a workplace injury left him paralyzed from the ribcage down. Nearly six years later, after a grueling recovery, he’s hitting the open road for a 3,000-mile trek across the US — entirely … Read more
Next time your favorite streaming service asks if you’re still watching, you might want to think twice before hitting “Yes.” Ever since TVs became fixtures in American homes, doctors — and plenty of worried parents — have warned that too much screen time could take a toll on our bodies, brains and social lives. But … Read more
WASHINGTON — Dr. Mehmet Oz clarified Sunday that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not lethal, after President Trump raised concerns when signing an executive order earlier this month pushing for the three-in-one inoculation to be separated. Oz, the administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, made clear there is … Read more
Drew Brees may have stepped off the field, but he’s still in the game when it comes to wellness. While no longer throwing touchdowns, the former Saints quarterback has managed to stay busy, tagging in as an NFL game analyst for Fox Sports and being inducted into the Hall of Fame while spending quality time … Read more
A San Diego woman’s life changed forever after surgery left her with no blood circulation to her limbs –– leading to doctors amputating her arms and legs. Leslie Caoili, 41, of Spring Valley, had gone for a routine heart checkup in May when doctors found she was suffering from a life-threatening Type A aortic dissection, a … Read more
Don’t sleep on taking some crap. “Poop pills” have been an innovative way to potentially treat various ailments, from preventing peanut allergies to advanced cancer and liver disease. Now, struggling insomniacs may find relief with a “crapsule” before bedtime, according to new research from China. An unexpected potnetial solution for chronic insomnia has been discovered … Read more
Looking like a luna-tick in the name of health. With a tick season of biblical proportions underway out on the East Coast, checking for the disease-harboring arachnids is key to preventing dangerous infections, such as Lyme disease. And Will Forte recently learned a thing or two about proper tick checks before doing an extremely thorough, … Read more
A high school student-athlete with a potentially life-threatening heart defect had no symptoms and only learned of his condition through a screening required by Florida law. The state’s Second Chance Act went into effect July 1 ahead of the 2026-2027 school year and requires students in grades 9 through 12 to undergo at least one electrocardiogram (ECG) … Read more
It’s about time. With as many advances as we’ve seen recently in women’s health — from endometriosis being able to be diagnosed without surgery, to completely rethinking and renaming PCOS, now more accurately, PMOS — we still have a long way to go in terms of understanding how medications affect the sexes differently. It’s often … Read more
Are you guilty of filling up your phone with photos or screenshots of information you hope to call on later — only to never look at it again? We certainly intend to go back to try that recipe, or try to find that product at the store. Instead, the image is banished to the digital … Read more
One of the biggest questions when choosing where to live is what you’ll need to do to get your clothes cleaned. And one thing to love about New York is there’s always a spot just up the block. But new research suggests there’s a good reason to avoid that convenience: The closer you live to … Read more