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Share on PinterestHealthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognize hospitals in the top 10% in the nation for patient safety. andresr/Getty Images Healthgrades recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards. The awards recognize hospitals that provide the highest quality care and excel at preventing serious safety events. The 2026 recipients include 438 […]

Share on PinterestResearch shows that older adults still desire sex and intimacy in relationships. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has shown that adults remain interested in sexual activity and intimacy in relationships into their 80s. The study participants emphasized that physical connections are among the most important aspects of a relationship, with some […]

Share on PinterestDoja Cat recently shared that she may have lipedema, which led to her decision to have liposuction in 2023. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for LACMA In a TikTok video, pop music artist Doja Cat shared that she may have lipedema, a condition that causes abnormal fat buildup in the lower body. The singer said […]

Share on PinterestMore research is still needed before leucovorin should be approved as an autism treatment. Westend61/Getty Images Federal regulators have approved leucovorin for the treatment of cerebral folate deficiency, a rare neurological disorder. The FDA approval, however, did not include the use of leucovorin as a treatment for autism. The Trump administration has touted […]

Share on PinterestRecent research found that having “hasslers” in your life could be making you age faster. Image Credit: Anna Malgina/Stocksy A recent study found that, over time, stressful relationships may accelerate biological aging. The researchers refer to those who create problems or make life more difficult as “hasslers.” The study also found that a […]

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that psilocybin combined with CBT may be more effective than the nicotine patch for smoking cessation. Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images Psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” may help smokers quit tobacco for the long term. Smokers who received psilocybin alongside counseling were six times more likely to quit than those using […]

Share on PinterestResearchers believe that high doses of semaglutide may reduce blood flow to the optic nerve, which could lead to eye stroke. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images A new study has found that the GLP-1 drug Wegovy is linked with a higher risk of “eye stroke,” especially in men. Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a rare […]

Share on PinterestResearch has shown that taking a daily multivitamin may slow biological aging in older adults. Image Credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images A recent study has found that taking a daily multivitamin may slow biological aging. The researchers note that multivitamins don’t necessarily add time to your life span, but may improve your overall health […]

Share on PinterestDon’t let the name fool you. The “boy kibble” meal trend can be a surprisingly affordable, healthy high protein option—especially with a few simple recipe tweaks. Ivan Andrianov/Stocksy “Boy kibble” is a food trend that’s been gaining popularity on social media, especially among Gen Z men. Usually made up of ground beef and […]

Share on PinterestA new study using brain scans discovered that there may be three distinct types of ADHD. Image Credit: Delmaine Donson/Getty Images A recent study suggests there may be three different biotypes of ADHD. The findings suggest that each biotype (subtype) of ADHD may have its own distinct chemical reactions in the brain. Experts […]