Health

While marijuana has been legalized in many states, research has shown that it could have detrimental health impacts for some — including a higher risk of heart attacks. Two recent studies have linked cannabis use to cardiac events, particularly among young, healthier people, according to a release from the American …

Minneapolis parents of sons with rare condition advocate for cure Minneapolis parents of sons with rare condition advocate for cure 03:49 Caleb Kasner and his brother Duncan Kasner move around a little differently than average kids. The two brothers have Duchenne muscular dystrophy — a rare, inherited muscle-wasting disorder that …

Scientists have long suspected that exposure to nature may reduce people’s experience of pain, and now there may be research to prove it. A new study led by a team from the University of Vienna and the University of Exeter, which was published in the journal Nature Communications, revealed that …

Eight years after receiving a life-shattering diagnosis, a New Jersey mother credits an “amazing” new drug for stopping her disease in its tracks. Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. The former retail manager first started experiencing …

The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report revealed a mix of news and statistics for 2025. Cancer death rates have dropped 34% between 1991 and 2022, which the ACS attributes to early detection, smoking reduction and improvements in treatment. While these numbers are encouraging, oncologists and cancer specialists still …

The average life expectancy in the U.S. is just over 78 years — but in certain countries and regions, more people make it past 100, seemingly without even trying. What are the secrets of these pockets of the world — known as “blue zones” — where residents have not only …

Cat owners have been alerted to a potential health threat. Savage Pet of El Cajon, California, is recalling 66 large chicken boxes (84 oz.) and 74 small chicken boxes (21 oz.) with the lot code/”best by” date of 11.15.2026, as these products have “the potential to contain H5N1, also known …

Over half of Americans are lying through their teeth — about their teeth. That’s according to a new survey conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Aspen Dental, which asked 2,000 American adults about their dental hygiene, as reported by SWNS. The study spoke to the mixed emotions Americans experience …

Obesity and stress could magnify the risk of one of the most aggressive types of cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) found that stress-related neurotransmitters and obesity-related hormones activated CREB (cyclic AMP response element-binding protein), which was shown to promote the growth of …

As spring arrives and the weather warms, exposure to sunlight could have an immense impact on overall health. Dr. Roger Seheult, a critical care physician, pulmonologist and associate clinical professor at the University of California and Loma Linda University schools of medicine, shared the benefits of sunlight exposure in an …