Healthy Living

New pancreatic cancer pill nearly doubles survival time in breakthrough trial

A new daily pill called daraxonrasib is showing promise against advanced pancreatic cancer in a first-in-human trial of 168 patients with RAS mutations.

Frequent museum visits tied to reduced cellular aging, research finds

People who regularly visit museums or engage in creative activities may age more slowly on a biological level, according to a new UK research study.

Fitness influencer says one simple habit can help anyone get back in shape

Fitness trainer Mark Langowski, known as @bodybymark, hosted a NYC pushup and plank competition to get people moving. He shares his best tips for getting stronger.

Largest children’s hospital in US to open ‘detransition clinic’ after $10M settlement with Trump DOJ, state

Texas Children's Hospital agrees to pay $10 million in penalties and establish a first-ever detransition clinic after a DOJ and Texas state probe.

Cancer-related brain fog may improve with 2 simple treatments, scientists say

Low-dose ibuprofen combined with home exercise could help cancer patients manage chemo brain, according to a new University of Rochester study finds.

New federal probe examines whether taxpayer dollars fund child gender transitions, legal defenses

Republican chairman of the Senate's health committee demands answers from federally funded health providers allegedly offering gender transition-related services to minors.

Waymo vehicles 'putting American lives at risk,' source warns amid autonomous vehicle company's massive recall

Waymo faces mounting scrutiny over passenger safety and espionage risks after it recalled of 3,791 autonomous vehicles for flood-related issues.

Experimental obesity drug outperforms traditional weight-loss treatments in early research

An experimental weight loss drug tested in mice targets five receptor systems and may reduce side effects, according to a study published in Nature.

Joe Rogan podcast appearance tied to rise in demand for alternative cancer treatment

Ivermectin prescriptions spiked among cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsed antiparasitic drugs on Joe Rogan's podcast, a new JAMA study reports.

Age of first-time mothers hits record high in blue states as birth rates keep falling

The average age of first-time mothers in the U.S. rose from 21 in 1972 to 27.5 in 2024, with stark differences between red and blue states, CDC data shows.