May 31, 2026 Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk and support long-term brain health.
May 31, 2026 Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising health benefits, study finds A new study published in The Annals of Family Medicine found that adult patients experienced significant pain and anxiety relief after five minutes of prayer.
May 30, 2026 Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggests Eating grapes may alter how your genes behave, offering a natural defense against UV damage, according to a study in ACS Nutrition Science.
May 28, 2026 What to know about thyroid cancer prognosis following Pam Bondi's diagnosis Former AG Pam Bondi was reportedly diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department. Here's what to know about the disease.
May 27, 2026 Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.
May 26, 2026 Rescuers free climber trapped beneath 16,000-pound boulder on Oregon's Mount Hood in complex operation An injured climber pinned under a massive 16,000-pound boulder on Oregon's Mount Hood was rescued and airlifted to safety. Recovery is expected.
May 26, 2026 Ozempic-style drugs linked to major slowdown in cancer spread, new study finds A Cleveland Clinic study finds Ozempic-style GLP-1 drugs may significantly slow the spread of several obesity-related cancers, including lung cancer.
May 25, 2026 One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests New research suggests the type of sitting matters for dementia risk, with mentally engaging activities linked to a significant reduction in risk.
May 25, 2026 Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could reduce alcohol withdrawal damage, researchers say Researchers say an experimental Alzheimer's drug may calm brain inflammation linked to alcohol withdrawal, potentially reducing relapse and neural damage.
May 24, 2026 Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds A new study finds that exposure to water filtration systems early in life can extend a person's lifespan by an average of 3.2 months, researchers say.