You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

by Lauran NeergaardAn exam room at a medical clinic in Detroit on July 29, 2015. Credit: Charles V. Tines/Detroit News via AP, FileIt's not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from t

Updated on: April 05,2026

You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

by Lauran NeergaardAn exam room at a medical clinic in Detroit on July 29, 2015. Credit: Charles V. Tines/Detroit News via AP, FileIt's not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from t

Updated on:April 05,2026

Keeping the heart healthy increases longevity even after cancer, population-based study finds

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing more physically active, following a balanced diet, not smoking, and keeping body weight and blood pressur

Updated on: March 16,2026

Keeping the heart healthy increases longevity even after cancer, population-based study finds

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing more physically active, following a balanced diet, not smoking, and keeping body weight and blood pressur

Updated on:March 16,2026

FDA warns 18 websites for selling fake Botox linked to injuries

by I. EdwardsU.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F

Updated on: February 24,2026

FDA warns 18 websites for selling fake Botox linked to injuries

by I. EdwardsU.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F

Updated on:February 24,2026

New material may outperform current agents used in medical imaging

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent wit

Updated on: March 19,2026

New material may outperform current agents used in medical imaging

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent wit

Updated on:March 19,2026

Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

by Sarah GageCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrivate health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot.Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health car

Updated on: March 22,2026

Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

by Sarah GageCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrivate health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot.Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health car

Updated on:March 22,2026

Food environments limit heart-healthy eating

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diet may be difficult for people of all income levels, not just those in lower-income ne

Updated on: March 01,2026

Food environments limit heart-healthy eating

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diet may be difficult for people of all income levels, not just those in lower-income ne

Updated on:March 01,2026

Exploring how patients feel about AI transcription

byUC DavisGary Leiserowitz, M.D., meets with a patient, using an AI scribe to automatically record and transcribe conversation during a medical visit. Credit: UC RegentsElectronic medical records (EMR

Updated on: February 19,2026

Exploring how patients feel about AI transcription

byUC DavisGary Leiserowitz, M.D., meets with a patient, using an AI scribe to automatically record and transcribe conversation during a medical visit. Credit: UC RegentsElectronic medical records (EMR

Updated on:February 19,2026

FDA may reduce how often supplement warnings appear on labels

by I. EdwardsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is weighing a change that could make warning labels on dietary supplements appear less often on packaging.Unlike prescription drugs, dietary su

Updated on: February 22,2026

FDA may reduce how often supplement warnings appear on labels

by I. EdwardsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is weighing a change that could make warning labels on dietary supplements appear less often on packaging.Unlike prescription drugs, dietary su

Updated on:February 22,2026

Healthy habits and the holiday season: Tips for families to navigate eating, physical activity and sleep

by Holly Noelle Schaafsma, Jess Haines, Kathryn Walton, Raphaëlle Jacob,The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsThe holiday season is a time of exciting activities, family get-togethers an

Updated on: March 09,2026

Healthy habits and the holiday season: Tips for families to navigate eating, physical activity and sleep

by Holly Noelle Schaafsma, Jess Haines, Kathryn Walton, Raphaëlle Jacob,The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsThe holiday season is a time of exciting activities, family get-togethers an

Updated on:March 09,2026

Researcher leads global push to cut tobacco harms in people with mental health conditions

by Samantha Martin,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of York professor has called for urgent international action to tackle what he describes as an "unseen epidemic&

Updated on: March 26,2026

Researcher leads global push to cut tobacco harms in people with mental health conditions

by Samantha Martin,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of York professor has called for urgent international action to tackle what he describes as an "unseen epidemic&

Updated on:March 26,2026