Healthy Living

Why some seniors should sign ‘driving contracts’ and agree to hang up their car keys

Some aging drivers are signing contracts to help determine when their time behind the wheel should come to an end. Driving experts weigh in on these “advance directives."

Do you need a prostate check? King Charles III raises awareness of common men's health condition

King Charles III underwent a scheduled procedure due to an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday. Here's what to know about the condition.

FDA approves first at-home sterile insemination kit to help with infertility: 'Gives me goosebumps'

Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche of Illinois developed the PherDal at-home insemination kit after struggles with her own infertility. Hintzsche and fertility specialist Dr. Remm Sabouni shared insights.

Doctors told woman she was too young for a colonoscopy. Then she was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer

Brooks Bell was 38 when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Now, she is raising awareness and screenings among young people. Gastroenterologist Austin Chiang also weighed in.

Experts say Schumer attack on Zyn is ‘moral panic’ about smoke-free nicotine products that can ‘save lives'

After Chuck Schumer condemned nicotine pouches, a variety of experts argued he is doing more harm than good, arguing they are a lesser evil compared to tobacco products.

Want to live longer? Focus on your 'healthspan' not your lifespan

The average lifespan for Americans has increased from 75 to 77. But while they are living longer, many Americans are not staying healthy. What we want to aim for is quality of life.

Anonymous homeless man rescues orphaned puppies, drops them off at shelter: 'Tore at heartstrings'

A homeless man anonymously dropped off a litter of puppies at an animal shelter in North Carolina after he discovered that the puppies' mother had been killed by a car.

Depression could be 'zapped' away with brain stimulation, new study suggests: ‘Better quality of life’

Patients with severe depression reported “substantial improvements" for at least six months after receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation, according to the University of Nottingham in the U.K.

Hearing loss more likely to affect rural Americans and men, new study shows

A study in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas Journal says hearing loss affects 37.9 million Americans and is more common in rural areas and among men.

Mental health may be worse in teens from large families, study suggests: 'Fewer resources'

Researchers from The Ohio State University found teens with a greater number of siblings reported poorer mental health than those who came from smaller families. Psychologists offered reactions.