Being overweight as defined by the body mass index rating scale is not linked to an increase in death when considered separately from other health issues, a new study found.
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer's drug for patients with early stages of the disease. The FDA decision clears the way for Medicare and other insurers to begin paying for the drug called Leqembi.
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease.
Coffee kickstarts many a sleepyhead’s day, but a new study argues that it’s not the caffeine alone that provides the morning wake-up. Find out more on that and other health news here.
A recent study by the University of Minho's School of Medicine in Portugal explored the effects of coffee consumption on brain activity.
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have found significant new evidence of a link between a decreased sense of smell and the risk of developing depression later in life.
According to a May 2023 study published in Chronobiology International, night owls — people who go to bed later and wake up later — possibly die earlier than those who operate during the earlier portions of the day.
SATURDAY, July 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – It's been said many times, but it deserves repeating: Use caution when handling fireworks.
Stacker investigated the most common causes of health data breaches from March to May 2023, using data from the HIPAA Journal.
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Heat waves that hit the triple digits, like the ones now gripping many parts of the United States this week, can create dangerous conditions for folks who are vulnerable.
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- More than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C, but most are not getting the safe treatment that can cure the disease, public health officials said Thursday.
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Animal research is pointing toward a new way to prevent HIV infection: a refillable implant that continuously delivers antiretroviral medications for up to 20 months at a time.
Stacker compiled a list of 11 common tick-borne diseases in the U.S. and what symptoms to watch out for, using a variety of medical and government sources.
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Enjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents.
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