An experimental vaccine provided broad protection against all 20 known influenza A and B virus subtypes in initial tests in mice and ferrets, potentially opening a pathway to a universal flu shot…

Updated COVID-19 boosters offer increased protection against new variants in people who have previously received up to four doses of the older vaccine, a real-world study in the United States showed…

Updated breast cancer guidelines from an alliance of leading cancer centers recommend annual mammograms for all average-risk women 40 and older. Released July 29, 2022, by the National…

Helen Mongelia's 102 years reflect the mysterious alchemy of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that coalesce to aid longevity. Fresh food, consistent movement, emotional resilience, and a…

Practicing mindfulness can help you feel more than Zen. If one plus one always equals two, why does adding one pile of laundry to another merely equal one (larger) load? The same goes for chewing…

The 10 women gathered on yoga mats in a New Orleans suburb, and the lights dimmed. “I’d like to invite you to close your eyes,” instructor Stephanie Osborne said in a soothing voice from the front…

We have more reason than ever to be cautious on the road. The latest numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic deaths have been steadily increasing in the…

The more places you visit each day -- such as when you're shopping or running errands -- the higher your step counts, a new study suggests. The study, published in the September/October 2022 issue…

Do you know your blood pressure numbers? The odds are you don't. Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, yet estimates suggest only one-third of those with…

Bariatric procedures are now viewed as a way to both prevent and treat dangerous health problems linked to obesity. Dr. Thomas Tsai had performed weight-loss surgery on the beaming woman in front…