Health December 18, 2024 5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives Over a 45-years span — between 1975 and 2020 — improvements in cancer screenings and prevention strategies have reduced deaths from five common cancers more than any advances in treatments, researchers say.
Health December 17, 2024 Living longer, not healthier: Study finds periods of poor health toward end of life A study led by Mayo Clinic found a “widening gap between lifespan and healthspan" among 183 countries. The lead researcher and another doctor discuss the drivers of poor health late in life.
Health December 13, 2024 Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50 HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.
Health November 13, 2024 What is frozen shoulder? This painful condition strikes in middle age Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes pain and immobility to the shoulder in middle age. Primary care sports physician Dr. Stuek discusses why it happens and how to manage.
Reproductive Health November 3, 2024 Smoking and vaping can have these detrimental effects on fertility, doctors warn Smoking and vaping have been proven to have negative effects on male and female fertility. Drs. Courtney Lynch and Theodore Wagener discuss the specific risks associated with the habit.
Health October 29, 2024 Poor sleep in middle age could affect the brain in a surprising way, study finds In a new study led by University of California, San Francisco, poor sleep was linked to faster brain aging in middle-aged adults. Researchers and doctors weigh in on the risk and how to reduce it.
HEALTH October 21, 2024 New stroke prevention guidelines released by American Stroke Association Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability. On Monday, the American Stroke Association published its updated guidelines for stroke prevention.
OPINION October 21, 2024 Elites like Kamala Harris are out of touch with the struggles of Black men Kamala Harris claims to represent Black America but she and other elites like Barack Obama can't relate to the day-to-day concerns of Black Men -- like education and economics.
HEALTH September 28, 2024 'For better sleep, how can I reduce nighttime bathroom trips?': Ask a doctor Nighttime bathroom trips can wreak havoc on your sleep, but there are some practical ways to manage them. A doctor provides six tips to improve your rest.
College Football September 26, 2024 Trump's game day meal for Alabama-Georgia football game reportedly revealed Former President Donald Trump has reportedly requested a spread of fast food for his trip to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the Crimson Tide's game against Georgia on Saturday.
STDs September 26, 2024 More than half of Americans with STDs were infected by cheating partners, survey finds A survey exposed how and where STIs are spreading in the U.S. A spokesperson for the research team and a sexual health expert react to the findings and offer prevention tips.