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Dozens of Medical Groups Launch Effort to Battle Health Misinformation

Alarmed by the increasing spread of medical misinformation, 50 U.S. medical and science organizations have announced the formation of a new group that aims to…

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70 or Older? An Extra 500 Steps a Day Could Do Wonders for Your Heart

While the idea of getting 10,000 steps a day is bandied about as a good walking goal, that can be intimidating to some people, depending…

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Smoking Plus Mental Illness Can Send Caffeine Intake Soaring

One group of Americans drinks more caffeinated beverages than all others. That’s people who smoke cigarettes and also have serious mental illness, including schizophrenia and…

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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Thinking Problems Later

A new study links high blood pressure during pregnancy with cognitive issues later in life, adding to known risks such as stroke and heart disease.…

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Short Brisk Walk Each Day Could Cut Your Odds of Early Death

A brisk 11-minute daily walk can help you live longer, a new University of Cambridge study reports. Researchers found that 75 minutes a week —…

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Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom’s Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns

Most food and water contains “nano-sized” microplastics, and new animal research suggests these tiny particles pass from pregnant rats to their unborn offspring and may…

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Loneliness a Key Factor in Postpartum Depression

When expectant or new moms experience depression, known as perinatal depression, loneliness may be a driving factor. “We found that loneliness was central to the…

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U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Keep Rising

Pedestrian deaths have surged on U.S. roads in recent years, and they are climbing again. Pedestrian deaths hit a 40-year high in 2021, and numbers…

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Preeclampsia Could Slow Fetal Development, Study Finds

Common pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may slow infant development in the womb, according to a new study. This leads to newborns being…

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Could a Common Sweetener Raise Heart Risks?

An artificial sweetener commonly used in processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study argues. Erythritol is a…

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Insomnia Brings Big Spike in Heart Attack Risk: Study

Folks who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack. This is the main takeaway from new research…

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10 Ways You Can Cut Your Risk for Dementia

Causes of different kinds of dementia vary, but about 40% are affected by risk factors a person can influence through lifestyle choices. Two University of…

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