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Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests

European study of 272,000 adults finds nighttime traffic noise above 50 dB linked to higher cholesterol and increased heart disease risk. Researcher Yiyan He discusses.

Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply for key demographic

New American Heart Association report predicts 59% of women will have high blood pressure by 2050, up from 49% today, in addition to higher diabetes and obesity rates.

Weight-loss medications could impact sexual health in unexpected ways

New research reveals GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may boost or decrease sexual function, with 52% of users reporting changes in their sex lives, according to recent studies.

Chloe Cole reveals intense pressure to transition as a minor, parents were told she'd 'probably die’

Chloe Cole sued Kaiser Permanente, alleging medical malpractice over gender transition treatment she received as minor, claiming fraud and long-term harm.

Essay exposes crumbling medical consensus on youth gender surgery

New York Times guest essay argues the “settled science" on youth gender surgery is fracturing as major medical groups reconsider guidance on the procedure.

5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist

Discover five key lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults over 60.

20 states accuse leading medical organization of selective science on youth gender transitions

Twenty attorneys general challenge AMA's support for puberty blockers in children, calling position inconsistent after group opposed gender surgeries.

Heavy snow is recipe for serious heart attack risk, experts say: What to know

Doctors caution that shoveling heavy, wet snow and exposure to frigid winds can strain the heart and raise injury risk, especially for inactive adults.

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

Ancient bacteria trapped in Romanian cave ice for 5,000 years shows immunity to 10 modern antibiotics, revealing resistance existed before medicine.

Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say

Experts warn people with diabetes to be careful with certain supplements that can dangerously affect blood sugar levels and interact with medications.