Coffee and tea lovers, rejoice; decaf fans, rethink. Those cups of caffeine could lower your dementia risk, new research suggests. In a long-term, observational study of nearly 132,000 healthy adults,…
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Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic medal hopes dashed after just 13 seconds
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of an against-all-odds Olympic medal ended Sunday with a broken left leg following a devastating crash only 13.4 seconds into the downhill final.…
This blood test may predict heart disease better than LDL cholesterol, some doctors say
“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the…
Easy Weeknight Recipe You Can Serve Up In Three Different Ways
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Transform One Dish Into Three Unique Meals With These Recipes 04:27 UP NEXT…
We Tested Dozens of Women’s Walking Shoes — Here are the Best Ones
If you’re not a fan of running, biking or swimming, brisk walking is one of the best ways for adults to fulfill the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended…
Trump launches discount drug platform: What to know
TrumpRx.gov, President Donald Trump’s new self-pay prescription drug website, launched Thursday, offering discounted cash prices on 43 brand-name medications. The administration has promoted the platform as a way to cut…
Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19
The country’s largest professional organization for plastic surgeons recommended that gender-affirming surgery be delayed until patients turn 19, changing its stance on the politically charged issue. The American Society of…
Blood thinners are a leading cause of drug-related harm. Can the risk be lowered?
Larry Bordeaux, 65, has been on blood thinners since 2010, after he started developing deadly clots following an operation. He credits the drugs with saving his life. If he stops…
More than 170,000 people in U.S. are taking Wegovy pill, Novo Nordisk says
Novo Nordisk said Wednesday that demand for its Wegovy pill got off to a strong start after it launched in the U.S. in early January. By Jan. 23 — less…
Peter Attia faces backlash over comments in Epstein files
Dr. Peter Attia, the celebrity doctor who helped popularize the longevity craze, has publicly apologized as he faces a growing backlash following the release of email exchanges he had with…