
How to Figure Out if Moderate Drinking Is Too Risky for You
New research shows any alcohol can harm your body, but the increased risk may not be huge
New research shows any alcohol can harm your body, but the increased risk may not be huge
As few as 15 percent of people who would benefit from hearing aids use them
Research shows that disrupting the body’s circadian rhythm raises cancer risk, and resetting it may bring that risk down
HDL cholesterol raises disease risk at levels above 80 milligrams per deciliter
New research points to different step counts based on age and fitness level
Virtual visits surged in the pandemic, and studies show they maintain high-quality medicine
A new principle in medicine focuses on understanding patients’ values, not assuming they share your own
Evidence is building that fumes from gas stoves can aggravate lung ailments
For healthy adults who want strong bones, a commonly recommended vitamin doesn’t seem to help, but other things really do
There are different ways to be happy and function well, even if your brain is not typical
A spike in diabetes during pregnancy, worsened by the pandemic, raises the risk of chronic diabetes, heart disease and birth complications
One brain region combines signals from your mouth, gut and blood
Risks for Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans start at lower weights and younger ages than risks for white people
A combination of biological and social factors most likely explain the strong connection
Knees and other joints regrow some lost cartilage with some outside aid, research suggests
Injectable weight-loss medicines reduce appetite but raise questions of long-term safety and affordability
Partnerships with top research centers, along with advanced technology, may help local doctors offer patients the latest therapies
If the U.S. Supreme Court fails to uphold abortion rights this spring, more restrictions are likely
A type of clinical trial that tests many therapies at once is being used for COVID and Alzheimer’s
Research suggests virtual sessions can be as effective as in-person meetings
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