The new year is traditionally a time to think about ways to improve your health. As you resolve to exercise more, eat a healthier diet, and get more sleep, you might also think about making changes…

Every day, billions of people around the world tie up their running shoes and venture outside, come rain or shine, through the darkest days of winter or the hottest summer days. I wonder, what is…

Long-term exposure to stress has long been known to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. A study in the September 2022 issue of SSM--Population Health suggests it also may raise the risk of…

Hair loss doesn't typically cause pain, but it can be emotionally distressing when you realize that your hair is thinning, especially if you can see space in between hairs and your scalp peeking out…

Ovarian cancer is notoriously difficult to detect. Here's how to arm yourself against this silent killer. Dr. Katharine Esselen vividly recalls one of her most tragic cases. A woman in her 50s…

We've moved past some of the immediate effects of the pandemic, with many people returning to their previous physical activities. But some people are finding they're a bit worse off functionally than…

Some new research findings offer reassurance for pregnant women who take antidepressants. The large, far-reaching analysis found no indication that these drugs could interfere with their child's…

Science has long held a skeptical view of the placebo effect, in which a person derives a physical benefit from a sham treatment. But evidence suggests that the placebo effect is the real deal. …

Onset of dementia may be delayed or possibly avoided by making sure people have sufficient vitamin D, a new study suggests. The study, published online April 22, 2022, by The American Journal of…

What happened to your thumb or fingers? Those versatile tools that always enabled you to skillfully button a shirt, open a jar, or tap out your thoughts on a keyboard are now stiff, hurting, and even…