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September 16, 2016

Clinton's and Trump's health: 5 common health issues for people their age

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump may not have much in common, but there is at least one thing they share: their age.

September 16, 2016

Exercise may reduce alcohol-related cancer risk

Getting regular moderate or vigorous exercise may offset some of the potentially lethal health effects of regular alcohol consumption, a new study suggests.

September 15, 2016

Dr. Manny: The myth of a healthy presidential candidate

Amid mounting pressure from republicans and democrats, presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have released information regarding their current medical statuses.

September 15, 2016

How long will a dying patient live? Doctors overestimate

If you're given a terminal prognosis by your doctor and you ask how much longer you have left, chances are, you'll get an overestimate of your remaining days on Earth, a new overview of research finds.

September 15, 2016

Smoking may lead to heart failure by thickening heart wall

Smoking is associated with thicker heart walls and blood pumping difficulties that may eventually lead to heart failure, a U.S. study suggests.

September 14, 2016

Where science stands on 'the fountain of youth'

Scientists have been working to unlock the secrets of aging for decades.

September 12, 2016

Depression risk spikes right after a stroke

During the first three months after a stroke, survivors are about eight times more likely to experience depression than their peers who didn't experience a stroke, a large Danish study suggests.

September 11, 2016

Dr. Potarazu: Why Clinton (or Trump) will likely experience a health crisis in office

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are as different as night and day, but there is one thing they have in common: They’re both old.

September 8, 2016

Jiaogulan: The little-known herb that may be the secret to longevity

Standing on a verdant hillside far north in Thailand’s Chiang Rai region, I gaze out at rolling hills of jiaogulan, also known as the immortality herb.

September 6, 2016

Hospice care improves patient experience

A new study adds to evidence that hospice care during the last six months of life is associated with better overall experiences for patients and a lower likelihood of dying in a hospital.