Health

A senior woman measures her blood pressure at home

Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood pressure should be at every age

BYLindsey Leake

November 25, 2024

Sleep 101: Tips and habits for getting a good night’s rest and boosting your health

BYAlexa Mikhail

November 24, 2024

Beyond Meat CEO says a smear campaign almost killed his business. Here’s how he’s fighting back

BYBeth Greenfield

November 22, 2024

Woman with long red hair filling her water bottle at the sink

More than 113 million people are drinking tap water that contains a newly identified chemical—and nobody knows if it’s toxic or not

BYBeth Greenfield

November 22, 2024

Trump taps Dr. Oz, a heart surgeon famous for appearing on Oprah’s show who was later criticized for pushing fad diets, to lead Medicare and Medicaid Services

BYFatima Hussein and The Associated Press

November 19, 2024

Do energy drinks come with health risks? An expert’s warning

BYAni Freedman

November 19, 2024

Existing research has tied sedentary behavior to a slew of health problems in both children and adults. But a 2024 study suggests exercise may not be enough to undo the cardiovascular damage of too much sitting.

Sitting too much is a danger not even exercise can undo. Here are 5 tips to move more

BYLindsey Leake

November 18, 2024

woman leaning on a counter eating a tomato out of a salad

You can lower your cholesterol by up to 25% with diet and exercise. Here’s what to eat more of, and what to cut out

BYBeth Greenfield

November 16, 2024

Is soy good or bad for you? We asked experts and here’s the verdict

BYAni Freedman

November 16, 2024

The prospect of becoming more physically active may seem intimidating as you age, but Arnold Schwarzenegger wants you to give it a go.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 3 tips for staying active as you age: ‘Don’t think, just get going’

BYLindsey Leake

November 16, 2024

How Trump’s Agenda 47, plus Project 2025, offer clues into possible health-care policy changes

BYBeth Greenfield

November 14, 2024

Trump is praising RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again’ plan. Scientists are worried

BYKorin Miller

November 14, 2024

Arnold Schwarzenegger is Zimmer Biomet’s inaugural chief movement officer.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is joining a Fortune 500 company to solve a great problem of his generation

BYLindsey Leake

November 13, 2024

Your resting heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you’re at rest. It’s also a vital sign that provides a window into your heart health—especially as you age, according to the American Heart Association.

Your resting heart rate can tell you a lot about your health. Here’s what your pulse should be at every age

BYLindsey Leake

November 13, 2024

Canadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus ‘seems to be gearing up for wider impact’

BYCarolyn Barber

November 13, 2024

America’s STD epidemic shows signs of slowing as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall

BYMike Stobbe and The Associated Press

November 12, 2024

Compared to other exercise patterns studied, peak physical activity in both the morning and evening was associated with an 11% lower risk of colorectal cancer, according to research published in September 2024 in the journal BMC Medicine.

Working out at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, new study says

BYLindsey Leake

November 11, 2024

Man prepares eggs on a nonstick frying pan

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere. Here’s how to reduce your exposure

BYAni Freedman

November 9, 2024

Bird flu begins its human spread, as health officials scramble to safeguard people and livestock

BYCarolyn Barber

November 8, 2024

8 surprising, subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety

BYAlexa Mikhail

November 8, 2024

RFK Jr. wants Trump to remove fluoride from water over health claims. Here’s what science says.

BYBeth Greenfield

November 7, 2024

Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

BYStephanie Armour and KFF Health News

November 6, 2024

LeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million a year on his biohacking regimen. Here is his daily routine

BYAlexa Mikhail

November 5, 2024

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

BYErin Prater

November 4, 2024

5 symptoms women over 40 should always take seriously

BYJessica Firger

November 4, 2024

Binge drinking is on the rise among older adults. Here’s why it’s more dangerous and how to spot the signs

BYAlexa Mikhail

November 3, 2024

Here’s exactly how much protein you need based on your workout routine

BYAni Freedman

November 3, 2024

You might be overdoing it on protein and not getting enough of another vital nutrient, dietitians say

BYAni Freedman

November 2, 2024

Walking pneumonia, a lung infection caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae, tends to be most common among older children and adolescents but in 2024 has been rampant among young children.

Could your cough be walking pneumonia? Here are the symptoms of the spiking bacterial illness

BYLindsey Leake

November 1, 2024

Portrait of a smiling woman dressing on healthy green salad with olive oil. She is sitting at dining table with modern kitchen at background.

Strokes are on the rise, especially in younger people. These 5 lifestyle changes can help lower your risk

BYAni Freedman

November 1, 2024

Health

Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood pressure should be at every age

Sleep 101: Tips and habits for getting a good night’s rest and boosting your health

Beyond Meat CEO says a smear campaign almost killed his business. Here’s how he’s fighting back

More than 113 million people are drinking tap water that contains a newly identified chemical—and nobody knows if it’s toxic or not

Trump taps Dr. Oz, a heart surgeon famous for appearing on Oprah’s show who was later criticized for pushing fad diets, to lead Medicare and Medicaid Services

Do energy drinks come with health risks? An expert’s warning

Sitting too much is a danger not even exercise can undo. Here are 5 tips to move more

You can lower your cholesterol by up to 25% with diet and exercise. Here’s what to eat more of, and what to cut out

Is soy good or bad for you? We asked experts and here’s the verdict

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 3 tips for staying active as you age: ‘Don’t think, just get going’

How Trump’s Agenda 47, plus Project 2025, offer clues into possible health-care policy changes

Trump is praising RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again’ plan. Scientists are worried

Arnold Schwarzenegger is joining a Fortune 500 company to solve a great problem of his generation

Your resting heart rate can tell you a lot about your health. Here’s what your pulse should be at every age

Canadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus ‘seems to be gearing up for wider impact’

America’s STD epidemic shows signs of slowing as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall

Working out at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, new study says

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere. Here’s how to reduce your exposure

Bird flu begins its human spread, as health officials scramble to safeguard people and livestock

8 surprising, subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety

RFK Jr. wants Trump to remove fluoride from water over health claims. Here’s what science says.

Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

LeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million a year on his biohacking regimen. Here is his daily routine

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

5 symptoms women over 40 should always take seriously

Binge drinking is on the rise among older adults. Here’s why it’s more dangerous and how to spot the signs

Here’s exactly how much protein you need based on your workout routine

You might be overdoing it on protein and not getting enough of another vital nutrient, dietitians say

Could your cough be walking pneumonia? Here are the symptoms of the spiking bacterial illness

Strokes are on the rise, especially in younger people. These 5 lifestyle changes can help lower your risk

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