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Stroke Risk in Young and Middle-Aged Adults

Some types of stroke are becoming more common in people younger than you might expect. Find out what helps lower your stroke risk.

Surprising Things Sense of Smell Reveals About Your Health

Surprising Things Sense of Smell Reveals About Your Health

COVID Isolated People. Long COVID Makes It Worse

There’s no question that COVID-19 cut people off from one another. But for those who have long COVID, that disconnect has never really ended.

Pandemic Brought Surge in Teen Drug Overdose Deaths

U.S. health officials report that deaths of teens from drug overdoses soared starting in late 2019, and though they appear to be on the decline, they remain much higher than in 2019.

Long COVID Risk Makes It Worth Avoiding Second Infections

New research suggests that those infected more than once have an increased risk of developing long COVID and other health problems compared to those infected just once. But parsing out the extent of these risks – particularly with newer variants – is more complicated.

Flu Hospitalizations Drop Amid Signs of an Early Peak

The weekly hospitalization rate tumbled from 8 per 100,000 people to 4.5 per 100,000, which was still higher than any other December rate from all previous seasons going back to 2009-10, CDC data shows.

Rise of 'Alarming' Subvariants of COVID Predicted for Winter

The subvariants are the most resistant to neutralizing antibodies, and we have no or “markedly reduced” protection against infection from these four strains, even if you’ve already had COVID-19 or are vaccinated and boosted multiple times.

What to Know About Treatment-Resistant Depression

Learn about the diagnosis, causes, and symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, and find out about ways to manage the condition.

Young People Breaking Generational Norms Surrounding Colorism

Young people are breaking generational thought patterns surrounding colorism despite making older generations “uncomfortable,” according to mental health professionals.

Talking About Your Myasthenia Gravis

If you have myasthenia gravis, you may struggle with explaining your condition to family and friends. Here’s how to detail your condition.

Talking About Your Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Sharing news of your lung cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. These steps can help the conversation go smoothly.

NSCLC: When You Need More Than One Treatment

Not long ago, chemotherapy was the only treatment for non-small -cell lung cancer. Now, doctors have many options. Sometimes, they combine them.

“Alone” and “Survivor”: Health Risks and High Rewards for Contestants

Survival reality TV tests the mettle of contestants to see who can last the longest in a challenging environment and win a pile of cash. But the health risks are as real as the rewards.

Twins Study Shows Exercise Altering How Genes Behave

Scientists have previously found that a majority of identical twins develop different diseases as they get older, even though they have the same genes.

Gene Test Might Help Some Breast Cancer Patients Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy

Currently, people with an invasive type of breast cancer typically have surgery to remove the cancer followed by radiation, to reduce the risk that their breast cancer will return in the same spot.

Is Using Antibiotics Before STI Exposure Risky?

A new approach to limit sexually transmitted infections adds antibiotics before exposure, but will this prevent the spread of illness or help microbes change and no longer respond to treatment?

Antibody Drug Boosts Survival for Type of Advanced Breast Cancer

According to a pair of clinical trials, a relatively new drug is boosting survival rates for women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer who haven't responded to other treatments.

How Your Voice Could Reveal Hidden Disease

The U.S. government is investing millions to investigate voice analysis as a tool for diagnosing a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, depression, and autism.

5 Love Languages, 7 Days, 1 Couple

A couple tries Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages to strengthen their marriage.

Skin Removal After Weight Loss Surgery: What to Know

Weight loss surgery often results in loose, sagging skin that can’t be reduced through exercise. Procedures known as “body contouring” can help reduce the side effect.