Health

Morning exercises to strengthen your knees after 65, picked by an orthopedic surgeon who says skip the deep squats.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, and even severe muscle damage. Using advanced imaging technolog…

In the brains of people with Alzheimer's and certain other types of dementia, two proteins called amyloid-beta and tau start misbehaving in different ways – though it's not clear if these abnormalities are drivers of the disease, or consequences of it.

Researchers say they’ve developed an AI model trained on more than 40 million photographs that can help predict mortality risk.

Both turmeric and magnesium can offer health benefits, but which is better for inflammation, heart health, and relaxation?

Childhood trauma leaves a physical mark on the brain's structure, but heavy drinking might hide the evidence. A new brain imaging study reveals how alcohol use disorder can overwrite the subtle neurodevelopmental scars left by early life abuse and neglect.

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor shares his favorite simple weight-bearing exercise to challenge the body and to boost bone density.

The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change could be an evolutionary adaptation that hel…

npj Acoustics - Transcranial ultrasound stimulation of the right globus pallidus interna in schizophrenia: A randomized, sham-controlled pilot study

Strengthening your everyday movement skills can help you stay functionally active for decades to come. Mobility coach Dana Santas shares three key exercises.

Neurologists explain how pumpkin-date overnight oats may support brain health, plus simple lifestyle tips to promote healthy brain aging.

Young men without diagnosed testosterone deficiencies are increasingly taking testosterone to accelerate their gains, a trend known as “testmaxxing.”

A new study shows that 1 in 8 cancers worldwide are due to infections.

Robin Greenfield seeks to challenge ideas about what counts as normal food.

As social media says, microplastics are this generation's lead and asbestos: useful things that seemed hunky-dory – until they weren't. Plastics are ubiquitous because they're durable, versatile, and apparently stable. As a result, they occupy our literal h…

This study identifies ABCA1 as a driver of dysregulated cholesterol trafficking in Parkinson’s disease, showing that reducing ABCA1 in astrocytes and neurons decreases cholesterol accumulation, α-synuclein pathology and neurodegeneration in mice.

Cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid reportedly up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, has been linked to at least 55 deaths across the U.S.

When it comes to mindfulness, all you need is 30 seconds, says psychologist and author Eli Susman.

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The partner of a man who died by suicide in Cherry Creek State Park has spent the months since his death documenting how the mental health system failed

Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly 40% more tissue in memory centers and improved memory, …

TMR International Hospital wins two platinum awards at East Africa Brand Quality Awards PML Daily

Cold caps, hot baths and a cat: Photographer Jessica Pons documented her cancer journey and how it changed her outlook on life.

The rapid emergence of the Chinese biotech industry has panicked U.S. politicians, but investors and patients caution that a clampdown on pharmaceutical collaboration could hurt everyone.