Health

How Happy Do You Need to Be to Lower the Risk of Chronic Disease?

Research suggests that being happier may help you avoid developing common chronic diseases. Image Credit: Anna Malgina/Stocksy Research suggests that being happier may help you avoid devel...

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Advertisements Promising Patients a ‘Dream Body’ With Minimal Risk Get Little Scrutiny

Lenia Watson-Burton, a 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator, expected that cosmetic surgery would get rid of stubborn fat quickly and easily — just as the web advertising promised. ...

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Pakistan's polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams

Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan reported fewer than half as many cases of polio in 2025 than the previous year, a sign of progress in...

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41 Times People Made Something So Cool, They Had To Share It (New Pics)

A scrap of yarn can be handwoven into a tiny strawberry or a block of mud can be transformed into a glowing lamp. In a world full of fast, cheap, mass-produced items, it is extraordinary to see peo...

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US measles cases surpass 2,000, highest in 30 years: CDC

The U.S. has surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.As of Dec. 23, a total of 2,012 cases have...

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The Trump Administration’s Most Paralyzing Blow to Science

For all of the political chaos that American science endured in 2025, aspects of this country’s research enterprise made it through somewhat … okay. The Trump administration terminated billions of ...

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Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer's blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025

From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs.Scientists discovered a brain implan...

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Heritage railway volunteers show how deep friendships can be formed without discussing emotions

“Let’s face it, we’re just not that into emotions,” Brian tells me with a smile talking with other volunteers at a heritage steam railway in northern England. They are discussing a popular TV resto...

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Hollywood actor reveals diary death wish, aged 8, in fight for assisted suicide

Claire Brosseau is suing the Canadian government for the right to die (Picture: Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) A successful Canadian comedian is fighting for the ...

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New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving

Tourists celebrating the new year in Hawaii could become the first to be taxed to address the consequences of climate change. In Utah, people who party too heartily — and get caught driving drunk —...

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2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the th...

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Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

States will share $10 billion for rural health care next year in a program that aims to offset the Trump administration's massive budget cuts to rural hospitals, federal officials announced Monday....

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Flu cases on the rise amid holiday travel, gatherings, latest CDC data shows

At least 4.6 million flu illnesses have been recorded this season so far.Flu activity is increasing across the U.S. amid holiday travel and gatherings, according to the latest data the Centers for ...

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Why OpenAI's $555,000 head of preparedness role may be hard to fill

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is looking for a new head of preparedness.Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty ImagesOpenAI's head of preparedness role might sound enticing, but experts say it may be highly ...

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More than 75% of US adults may meet criteria for obesity under new definition: Study

A new definition of obesity could nearly double the prevalence of U.S. adults with the condition, according to a study published Monday.For decades, doctors have relied on body mass index (BMI) -- ...

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How Your Sleep Position Can Impact Heart Health, Metabolism, and More

Experts say that sleeping on your side may be better for your health. Image Credit: Amor Burakova/Stocksy Certain sleeping positions, like side sleeping, may be better for your health. ...

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AI Chatbots May Be Linked to Psychosis, Say Doctors

One psychiatrist has already treated 12 patients hospitalized with AI-induced psychosis — and three more in an outpatient clinic, according to the Wall Street Journal. And while AI technology might...

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Imaging shows brain changes in 9/11 responders with chronic PTSD

New research could provide new clue to PTSD diagnosis. Chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the main health problems suffered by World Trade Center (WTC) responders. It a condit...

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Alcohol killing 800,000 Europeans annually – WHO

Excessive drinking is contributing to increased injury, violence, and premature deaths across the region, according to a new report Alcohol use ...

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Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for “all natural” granola that comes packed with extra protein. Same goes for low-fat yogurts “made w...

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How Nick Jonas' Diabetes Management Has Changed Over 20 Years

As the Jonas Brothers celebrate their 20th year as a band, it’s also been 20 years since Nick Jonas’ type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Photo courtesy of Dexcom Lead singer Nick Jonas has been liv...

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