Senior woman taking meds from pill organizer
Senior woman taking meds from pill organizer

Common Pain Med Could Increase Dementia Risk by 29%

And up cognitive impairment risk by 89%.
Doctor pointing at a model of the intestines in the foreground with a nurse examining a young female patient in the background
Doctor pointing at a model of the intestines in the foreground with a nurse examining a young female patient in the background

Should Colon Cancer Screenings Start at Age 40?

Data shows a 71% increase in cases in those 30 to 34.
woman awake in the middle of the night
woman awake in the middle of the night

11 Common Bedtime Habits Triggering Nightmares

Doctors share why you're having bad dreams.
Wegovy auto injector pens with pink tape measure and stethoscope
Wegovy auto injector pens with pink tape measure and stethoscope

People Are Complaining About Wegovy Side Effect

It's "life-ruining," say some patients.
intestine model in the foreground with a doctor examining a patient's stomach in the background
intestine model in the foreground with a doctor examining a patient's stomach in the background

The #1 Food for Your Gut Health

Gastroenterologists say it also may lower cancer risk.
closeup of a woman filling a glass with tap water
closeup of a woman filling a glass with tap water

Cleaner Tap Water Could Prevent 50,000+ Cancer Cases

A shocking new study is shedding light on drinking water.
A blue scale, a tape measurer, and yellow and pills scattered around
A blue scale, a tape measurer, and yellow and pills scattered around

6 Medications That Can Cause Weight Gain

Doctors explain this frustrating side effect.
woman sits on the couch at home and takes medications from a daily pill organizer.
woman sits on the couch at home and takes medications from a daily pill organizer.

The Optimal Time to Take Blood Pressure Medicine

A new study looks at how to improve hypertension.
Shot of illness young woman with terrible throat pain while standing in the living room at home.
Shot of illness young woman with terrible throat pain while standing in the living room at home.

New COVID Strain Is Spreading, WHO Warns

This is the #1 symptom to know.
an upset-looking young woman sitting on top of the toilet with her head in her hands
an upset-looking young woman sitting on top of the toilet with her head in her hands

Do You Have to Poop Every Day?

What doctors really think about bowel habits.
4 Phrases You Should Never Say to a Pharmacist
4 Phrases You Should Never Say to a Pharmacist

4 Phrases You Should Never Say to a Pharmacist

These can derail your care or even put your health at risk
blurred image of a doctor in a mask and gloves holding a hantavirus blood test
blurred image of a doctor in a mask and gloves holding a hantavirus blood test

Researchers Warn Hantavirus Has "Pandemic Potential"

Here's how to stay safe as cases increase.
upset-looking man sitting up in bed at night
upset-looking man sitting up in bed at night

Hidden Nighttime Danger Can Lead to Heart Disease

Scientists are warning you to turn off the lights.
Person Holding Toilet Paper in the Bathroom
Person Holding Toilet Paper in the Bathroom

The #1 Diet If You Suffer From Constipation

A new study challenges theories about fiber.
4 Major Meat and Chicken Recalls Happening Now
4 Major Meat and Chicken Recalls Happening Now

4 Major Meat and Chicken Recalls Happening Now

And how they can make you sick.
Saxenda pen and box on black background
Saxenda pen and box on black background

Scientists Discover New Weight-Loss Drug Side Effect

But this time, it's a good thing.
"Safer" Roundup Weed Killer Can Still Damage Your Organs, Shocking Study Finds
"Safer" Roundup Weed Killer Can Still Damage Your Organs, Shocking Study Finds

"Safer" Roundup Weed Killer Can Still Damage Your Organs

Diquat is 200 times more toxic than glyphosate, says a study.
The 3 Body Parts You’re Forgetting to Check for Ticks, Experts Warn
The 3 Body Parts You’re Forgetting to Check for Ticks, Experts Warn

The 3 Body Parts You’re Forgetting to Check for Ticks

ER visits for tick bites are the highest since 2019.
Just One Soda a Day Can Spike Your Diabetes Risk By 8%, New Study Says
Just One Soda a Day Can Spike Your Diabetes Risk By 8%, New Study Says

Just One Soda a Day Can Spike Your Diabetes Risk

According to a new study.
The 2 Shocking Reasons Alzheimer's Affects Men and Women Differently, Scientists Say
The 2 Shocking Reasons Alzheimer's Affects Men and Women Differently, Scientists Say

2 Reasons Alzheimer's Affects Men and Women Differently

Stressful events affect brain health significantly.