Category: Health News

Rates of both obesity and early onset cancer are rising among younger adults globally. This study analyzed data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database. The researchers identified 6,313,338 adults ages 20 to 39 who had no history of cancer and who underwent standardized national health screenings. The researchers followed the participants for an […]

Share on Pinterest2018 Star Trek Convention Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 04: Actor Sir Patrick Stewart speaks during the 17th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 4, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) Actor Patrick Stewart, best-known for his roles in “Star […]

A clinical trial found that taking high dose omega-3 supplements for 2 years did not help memory or thinking skills in older adults at increased risk of Alzheimer’s. Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC led the study, which was published in eBioMedicine. Participants took either a daily high dose supplement of omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic […]

Regular tea drinkers may have an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, including a 37% lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 17% lower risk of heart attack, according to a large study. Both black and green tea may support heart health when consumed without added sugar, though the findings show an association rather than […]

Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi cause roughly 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hospital-acquired infections account for over 42,000 deaths and cost more than $12 billion. Overuse of antibiotics — particularly for viral infections where they offer no benefit — creates […]

Healthgrades announced its 2027 Specialty Excellence Outpatient Awards and Specialty State Rankings, recognizing hospitals with outstanding patient outcomes across 19 specialty care areas and outpatient procedures. Around 80% of patients consider hospital quality when choosing a doctor, and 71% say they would switch doctors to access a higher-rated hospital. If all hospitals had performed at […]

A study found that walking speed can help predict people’s risk of dying from any cause. Both a clinical test and a test done in daily life were able to predict mortality risk. Experts say walking speed predicts death risk because it’s an indicator of overall health. If your walking speed slows, it’s a good […]

A study presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society found that women using menopause hormone therapy (MHT) alongside semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) experienced greater weight loss than those taking semaglutide alone. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) combined with MHT showed only modest early differences in weight loss, with no statistically significant difference at later time […]

Former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler lost more than 80 pounds after undergoing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), a minimally invasive weight loss procedure. After struggling with weight regain despite dieting and trying GLP-1 medications, Bichler pursued ESG amid concerns about his obesity-related fatty liver disease. Bichler says the procedure helped him regain his energy, become more […]