A major manosphere fixation holds important clues to men’s health — but not just in the ways they think. Hyper-masculinity influencers and podcasters are obsessed with the idea of being more “manly,” and are willing to do quite a lot in its pursuit — including bone smashing, plastic surgery and peptides. But one particular metric … Read more
More than a sunny disposition could lower dementia risk. Upwards of 6 million Americans live with dementia, a number that’s expected to double by 2060 with aging populations and rising cases of conditions like obesity that are linked to cognitive decline. Several lifestyle choices, like exercise, avoiding smoking and listening to music, can all lower … Read more
Could changing just one ingredient in our diets save millions of lives? It sounds like a claim to take with a grain of salt. But new research suggests that swapping ordinary table salt for a healthier alternative could prevent millions of deaths from heart and kidney disease every year. A simple salt substitution could help … Read more
Thirty years ago, California legalized medical marijuana, sparking a nationwide revolution. Today, more than 44 million Americans turn to cannabis as a natural way to relax or treat nausea and pain. But new research reveals this popular pastime may come with a hidden cost, raising your risk of cardiovascular problems as consumption continues to sweep … Read more
Older adults diagnosed with autism face a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related movement disorders compared to the general population, according to a large new study published in the journal Autism. Researchers analyzed Medicare and Medicaid claims data covering nearly 57 million Americans aged 45 and older between 2017 and 2019. Individuals on the … Read more
These highway behemoths might rule the road in size, but they leave a fatal trail of destruction. Hines Law reveals the top 10 vehicles that pose the greatest danger to other drivers and pedestrians, based on annual driver fatality rates for all vehicles involved. The Ram 3500 is the most dangerous pickup for other drivers … Read more
About one in nine people over 65 have Alzheimer’s — and the number is growing quickly. Without an existing cure, researchers are racing to find ways to prevent and treat the disease, which kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Thanks to a flurry of advancement in this field, scientists have uncovered two … Read more
When it comes to Halloween in New York City, Manhattan usually gets all the boos. There’s the Village Halloween Parade, where thousands of costumed New Yorkers descend on Sixth Avenue in a glorious spectacle of giant puppets, elaborate getups and questionable life choices. There are Greenwich Village’s famously spooky streets, creepy historic buildings and ghost … Read more
Protecting our brains should be top of mind as we get older. The most conscientious make a point to get out and exercise, avoid smoking and keep tabs on blood pressure — maybe even protect their hearing, get vaccinated and listen to music to lower dementia risk. But a seemingly harmless routine practiced by as … Read more
A late-night snack attack that’s more like a nightmare. The jury’s still out on late-night snacking: some foods boost health while you sleep, while others cause not-so-sweet dreams. And while a little meal before bedtime may curb your hunger in the short term, eating at the wrong time could increase the risk of a severe … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I went out to run errands, and when I returned home, I found a political sign in our front yard. It seems a candidate asked my husband for a pledge of support, and he agreed to place the sign in our front yard without consulting me. Because of my job, I have always … Read more
This might just be the breast-kept secret in women’s health. For people at average risk, most leading medical organizations recommend starting regular mammograms at age 40 to check for signs of breast cancer before symptoms appear. But that scan may reveal more than just how the girls are doing. Mammograms may help doctors better gauge … Read more
Time for a heart-to-heart. When we think of cardiovascular disease, we might associate conditions like irregular heartbeat or heart failure with plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries. It’s also widely known now that women and men experience different heart attack symptoms. However, an overlooked condition — especially in women — can raise the risk of … Read more
It’s not looking berry good. A recall of frozen berries — that originally started back in July 3, 2026 and Sept. 3,2026 — has just been expanded. The company, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., announced a new lot of its frozen berries have been potentially contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli. The … Read more
New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate a higher probability of developing dementia or cognitive impairment in the future. A study involving 833,417 participants aged 50 and older examined the connection between a voice disorder, hearing loss, or both with the chance of developing cognitive impairment … Read more
More than 6 million Americans live with dementia. With an aging population and rising cases of conditions linked to dementia, like obesity, that number is expected to double by 2060. We can’t avoid getting older — dementia’s single greatest risk factor is increasing age — but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless to stop it. We … Read more
As GLP-1 medications continue reshaping the treatment of obesity and diabetes, researchers are also investigating whether the drugs could influence cancer risk and outcomes. The American Association for Cancer Research’s 2026 Cancer Progress Report, released earlier this month, noted that obesity is a major risk factor for many cancers. As glucagon-like peptide-1 medications – including … Read more
Your Oura ring or Apple Watch may holds secrets about your health that you didn’t even realize. There’s a lot wearables can tell us, from estimates of the calories we’ve burned to our heart rate variability to how much sleep we got last night. But hiding in that sleep data is a metric that may … Read more
Smoking is a huge risk factor for lung cancer — but it’s not the only one. Researchers have found an alarming trait that can skyrocket a person’s risk of developing this deadly disease. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with cigarettes and everything to do with genetics. Researchers have found a trait that can skyrocket … Read more
Just an extra 3½ ounces of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) a day was linked to a higher risk of chronic disease, according to a new large-scale analysis. The study, published Sept. 22 in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health, looked at nearly 8.8 million adults who participated in studies across the Americas, Europe, Asia and … Read more