Month: August 2026

Share on PinterestSecretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) looks on as President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order calling for changes to the childhood immunization schedule and more research on vaccines, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 10, 2026. Jim WATSON/AFP […]

Serina Lewis-Everett, MD, a board certified family medicine physician and owner of Sepia Modern Primary Care in Catonsville, MD, told Healthline that hormonal changes affect blood sugar directly. Lewis-Everett wasn’t involved in the study. “Declining estrogen levels can contribute to increased insulin resistance, changes in body composition, sleep disruption, and mood changes,” she said. “All […]

Share on PinterestLight physical activity should be integrated alongside treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) to improve cardiovascular health. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images Physical activity was associated with a lower risk of stroke and death among people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research. Even relatively low levels of exercise were linked to meaningful benefits compared […]

Share on PinterestGLP-1 medications may help lower fragility-related fracture risk in people with type 2 diabetes. OLEKSANDRA TROIAN · Moment/Getty A new study found that GLP-1 medications may help reduce the risk of fragility fractures in people with type 2 diabetes. The largest fracture reductions were seen in hip, femur, and spine fractures. Because this […]

Share on PinterestAfter doctors initially told her she was too young to have colon cancer, Azucena Reyes (pictured above) was diagnosed with stage 3B at age 32. Photos courtesy of Azucena Reyes Colorectal cancer is rising fastest among Hispanic and Latino adults younger than 50, highlighting the importance of recognizing symptoms regardless of age. Azucena […]

Share on PinterestPresident Trump has pressed top U.S. health officials to place vaccines under scrutiny, calling for more research. Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump Administration is considering an executive order on vaccines and autism as early as next week. The White House move contradicts a large body of evidence showing no link between vaccines and autism. […]

Share on PinterestCelebrity Blogger Paris Hilton was hospitalized following reports of acts of self-harm that were broadcast on a TikTok livestream. Denise Truscello/Getty Images Blogger Perez Hilton is under medical care after reportedly livestreaming a broadcast in which he was engaging in self-harm. Suicide prevention experts say people who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed can be […]

Share on PinterestRecent research shows that eating less protein may slow the aging process. d3sign · Moment/Getty New research suggests reducing protein intake may support healthy aging and longevity. Protein restriction may improve metabolism, reduce inflammation, and reduce cellular damage. Protein needs vary by age, activity level, and overall health, so reducing protein intake may […]

Share on PinterestHealth Secretary RFK Jr.’s new cooking show puts the inverted food pyramid in the spotlight. Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is hosting a new cooking show on YouTube called “The Real Food Show.” The aim of the MAHA spin-off is to teach viewers how to cook healthy, real […]