3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (666+ words) Did you know that lung cancer risks can impact non-smokers? Most of the advice you hear about preventing lung cancer, although well-meaning, is often linked just to smoking. But what if you've never smoked? Being a non-smoker doesn't automatically clear…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago  (880+ words) The phrase "we don't do therapy" has echoed across generations in Black communities'sometimes said jokingly, sometimes defensively, but often rooted in real experiences. It reflects more than attitude; it reflects history, access, and survival. But today, that phrase is being…...

4+ hour, 59+ min ago  (426+ words) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), affect millions of people every year. While people of any age can get an STD, research consistently shows that certain age groups carry a much higher burden of infection " largely…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago  (633+ words) Clinical trials are research studies that help doctors learn whether new treatments, medications, or medical approaches are safe and effective. However, not everyone interested in joining a study will be eligible to participate. In fact, it's common for people to…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (484+ words) We already know that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) aren't doing our hearts or waistlines any favors. But a new study suggests that the "crunch" in your diet might be affecting the strength of your skeleton. Beyond the well-documented risks of heart…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (997+ words) For many people with IBD, weight loss isn't just about eating less. Inflammation increases the body's energy needs while simultaneously making it harder to absorb nutrients. Frequent bowel movements can lead to fluid and electrolyte losses, and pain or nausea…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (690+ words) Millions of postmenopausal women find themselves facing a diagnosis of osteoporosis, but what does that mean for their daily lives? About 30% of white postmenopausal women in the United States have osteoporosis, while 54% have osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis, according to'Johns…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (354+ words) Sometimes only a tiny amount of the culprit is needed to set off a reaction. For example, you may have a sensitivity to seafood but break out after eating a steak " simply because the steak was cooked in a pan…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (785+ words) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart condition that causes the heart muscle to thicken, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. It affects people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, but when it comes to Black individuals,…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (335+ words) RELATED: Brain Aging: What's Normal & When Should We Worry? The research was conducted by a powerhouse of institutions, including Mass General Brigham, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Women's Health Initiative. Nine hundred and fifty-eight healthy, older adults…...