Relying too much on urgent care for treatment might mean you miss bigger health issues.
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Cases are ticking up in parts of the country, but doctors and scientists don’t expect the worst.
The medication might lower—or at least not increase—your dementia risk if you take it in midlife.
A common formula to calculate max heart rate is probably misleading, and watch monitors might not be as reliable as you think.
Here’s what to consider to maximize your protection.
Covid-19 cases are up due to a summer bump. The latest on new variants, vaccines and testing.
What to know about BA.2.86, from where it’s spreading to whether vaccines will work against it.
On the rise for the past two decades, women’s alcohol use jumped during the pandemic.
Hearing about a smattering of Covid cases again? There’s a reason.
You can’t avoid toxic PFAS chemicals completely, but you can lessen your exposure at home.
Rising awareness of adult ADHD is helping people get help, but not everyone who thinks they have the condition does.
Parts of the Northeast should expect an especially rough season for tick-borne diseases like Lyme.
Lots of cannabis products tout sleep benefits, but the research isn’t strong enough to prove it. And you might have side effects.
The U.S. has ended its crisis response to the pandemic. But for people with long Covid, the struggles aren’t over.
Many women in their 40s and 50s notice their weight starts to creep up. There’s a reason.
Colon cancer rates are rising among younger people, yet many Americans don’t realize they should start screenings at age 45.
Cannabis that seniors take to manage pain, sleep or anxiety issues can lead to other health problems. Here’s what to watch for.
Wondering why you keep forgetting things? One culprit for midlife women: perimenopause.
A recent study adds to mounting questions about the health effects of popular sugar substitutes found in everything from low-carb ice cream to baked goods.
Doctors aren’t relying solely on artificial intelligence, but some are using it to help reach diagnoses or spot risks.
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