Healthy Living

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

Hope for Alzheimer's prevention emerges as scientists find existing seizure drug may stop disease progression if taken decades before symptoms appear.

Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100 years old

New research reveals vegetarian seniors may be less likely than meat-eaters to reach 100 years old, challenging previous findings about plant-based diets.

Missiles above, newborns below: Israeli hospitals shift critical care underground

Israeli medical centers move patients underground during Iran conflict, with Schneider Children's Medical Center relocating 119 children to fortified areas.

Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue

New study finds microplastics in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, with double the concentration in cancerous tissue compared to healthy tissue from patient samples.

I’ve been a pastor for 40 years. Young men are struggling and I think I know why

Traditional male formation systems collapsed, leaving young men vulnerable to radicalization and mental health struggles to help cope with loneliness.

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.