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How Weight Loss Drugs Can Protect Heart Health
More people than ever are turning to medication for help with weight loss. They’re also helping people manage their heart health.
Is Marriage Good for Your Health and Longevity?
For decades, studies have suggested that married people are healthier and live longer, but whether this is true depends on many factors.
Autism on the Rise: More Diagnoses, More Awareness or Both?
Autism and neurodivergence are being redefined by a new generation as more young people use social media to discuss diagnoses. What does it mean for awareness, proper diagnosis and identity?
Diabetes and Heart Disease: A Dangerous Combination
There is an important connection between diabetes and heart disease that is under-appreciated by most people with diabetes: If you are living with diabetes, then you are at heightened risk for heart and kidney disease.
MINOCA: The Hidden Heart Attack Affecting Women
Some heart attacks occur without blocked arteries, a condition that is more common in women and often goes unrecognized.
Mammograms and Beyond: Breast Cancer Imaging, Explained
From ultrasounds to MRIs, breast cancer screening can involve several different imaging tools, each designed to do something different.
The Hantavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Hantavirus is a group of roughly 20 viruses, most of which are spread by infected animals. But one strain, the Andes virus, can spread between humans.
Should Testosterone Be Part of Your Menopause Care?
Testosterone levels naturally decline throughout a woman’s life. During menopause, lower levels may contribute to noticeable changes in sex drive and overall well-being.