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As women age, their bones become more vulnerable to osteoporosis, a condition in which bones…
As women age, their bones become more vulnerable to osteoporosis, a condition in which bones…
Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time….
Maintaining good oral hygiene is not just about preserving a bright smile— it’s vital for…
Do you experience pain when your bladder is full, but brush it off as just…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…
Sometimes what seems like a bad cold is actually much more than that. For instance,…
WASHINGTON – Powerful House lawmakers from both parties are skeptical of the Food and Drug…
The number of U.S. kids who are using e-cigarettes has continued to tumble, new federal…
In April of this year, the U.S. government awarded millions of dollars to scientists to…
Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it progresses slowly…
Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk A study published in the…
WASHINGTON – E-cigarettes were about as effective at helping people quit smoking as the gold-standard…
“Does it trouble you to answer that question?” one of New York’s highest paid attorneys…
WASHINGTON — Around the country, statehouses from Harrisburg, Penn. to Tallahassee, Fla., are being flooded…
WASHINGTON — Advocates of a federal ban on menthol cigarettes have spent the better part…
As the recreational use of cannabis is increasing, new research suggests that the public needs…
High cholesterol, medically known as hyperlipidemia, nearly doubles the risk of heart disease. If your…
Public health messages have told us for decades that if you smoke, you should quit….
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
As former U.S. surgeons general, we call on the Biden administration to immediately finalize Food…
More than 60 million women in the United States have heart disease, and one of…
You may have heard that chronic inflammation is associated with the development of serious diseases,…
One of the best ways to improve and speed up your recovery from a major…
White House officials will take more time to review a sweeping plan from U.S. health…
A stroke, also known as a brain attack, happens when blood flow to the brain…
WASHINGTON — It’s easy to get people worked up about cures, but they don’t seem…
It’s not unusual to experience vision changes as you age, but some changes are normal…
Studies suggest that approximately one in two women ages 50 and older will break a…
Between memory lapses and noticeable struggles with focus and decision- making, you might think that…
Most people don’t give their colon a second thought until it’s time for a colonoscopy….
Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary…
Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one groundbreaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance,…
With the many health concerns facing postmenopausal women, it’s easy to overlook bone health. After…
Leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins are the well-established staples of a…
Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause…
Healthy Pre-Infection Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of “Long COVID” The COVID-19 virus is here…
Are you more concerned about the possibility of having cancer or heart disease? Although the…
According to the Mayo Clinic, stroke recovery can include recovery of movement, speech, swallowing, strength,…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer- related deaths in the United States, according…
I’ve been taking vitamin C since the 1970s. Should I continue taking it? Should I…
A stroke is caused by a partial or total interruption of the blood supply to…
According to the National Institute on Aging, heart attacks and strokes are the biggest risks…
Previous research has shown that poor sleep may put people at greater risk for a…
Having healthy levels of cholesterol to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke is…
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), almost everyone will experience low back…
Why is low-dose aspirin recommended for prevention of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke?…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder—a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly…
Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in…
Habitual Coffee Consumption Associated with Health Benefits A study that followed nearly 400,000 middle-aged individuals…