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Fitness and lifestyle influencers are spotlighting a new trend among middle-aged women: weighted vests. While many advocate for their use as a quicker way to burn calories, build muscle and improve bone density, the science behind the workout fad says otherwise.
People diagnosed with multiple myeloma—one of the most common forms of blood cancer—are now living nearly twice as long on average as they were in 2005, according to a new study.
Cannabis use by mothers during pregnancy and while nursing may disrupt and slow the reproductive development of their daughters and even granddaughters, a new Washington State University study suggests.
A minimalist approach to transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), without sedation, was noninferior to the standard approach for the primary outcome at 30 days, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025.
Macrophages are the first line of defense of the immune system, helping fight infections and keeping tissues healthy. But in the context of some chronic diseases, these immune cells undergo changes and become pathogenic, helping drive disease and create inflammation.
If you've ever had an adverse reaction to something you've eaten or experience ongoing digestive issues, you may wonder if you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity.
Doctors and researchers are puzzled by a recent rise in what might seem like an antiquated problem: iodine deficiency.
For people suffering from the burning, tingling and shooting pain of neuropathy, current treatments are limited and often fail to bring lasting relief. But help may be on the horizon.
With so much confusion around what makes a grain food truly healthy, new research now offers a clearer picture: a combination of grain foods can support better nutrition and metabolic health when they deliver on nutrient density.
Family connections, personal dreams and simple joys were among the reasons given by at-risk adolescents.
A new study led by the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney shows that a nasal vaccine could offer powerful protection against COVID-19. It works by stopping infection in the nose before the virus spreads through the body.
A new study explains why smokers have a higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer and why they tend to have worse outcomes than nonsmokers.
A COVID wave is washing over California, with the state seeing continued increases in the number of newly confirmed cases and hospitalizations as some officials urged the public to take greater precautions.
The process of improving the synchronization between visual perception and motor skills is called visuomotor learning. It entails adaptation of movements based on visual information. This kind of training can help with skill development and rehabilitation by enhancing motor skills.
On September 3rd, Colorado's top health official issued an order allowing pharmacists to provide COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription after two major chains announced they would limit the shots in their stores.
When a child is critically ill, families often face one of the most heartbreaking questions imaginable: how should a medical team intervene when a patient's heart stops beating or they are unable to breathe independently?
With flu season approaching and COVID-19 remaining a threat, infectious disease expert Erin Carlson encourages people to consult with their family physicians about getting vaccinated to avoid serious illness, hospitalization or death this fall and winter.
In rural and underserved areas—particularly Native American communities—early signs of dementia often go unrecognized. This could be because access to specialized care is limited, and symptoms are easily mistaken for normal memory loss due to aging.
Scientists have found that the diabetes/weight loss drug semaglutide, sold commercially under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces cocaine-seeking behavior in rats. This work needs to be confirmed in humans, but it suggests that semaglutide is a candidate to be developed as a treatment for cocaine dependency; at the moment there is no effective pharmacological treatment for cocaine dependency.