Uncomfortable Bladder Tests For Women Can Be Avoided

A small urine leak might prompt a woman to worry she’ll need an uncomfortable and invasive bladder test to treat her incontinence.

But good news -- such bladder pressure tests probably aren’t necessary, according to results from the first randomized clinical trial assessing their effectiveness.

A range of other assessment...

Heart Disease, Diabetes, Obesity? A Plant-Based Diet Can Extend Your Life, Study Says

People dealing with heart disease, diabetes or obesity are behind the eight ball when it comes to their chances of living longer.

But they can improve their odds if they start following a healthy plant-based diet, according to a study scheduled for presentation Saturday in Chicago at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology.

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Younger Adults At Increased Risk For Colon Cancer

Colon cancers have been steadily increasing among people younger than 50, even as cases have declined among seniors.

That’s why guidelines now recommend that colon cancer screening start at 45, five years earlier than previously advised, Dr. Jennifer Davids, chief of colon and rectal surgery at Boston Medical Center, told HealthDay T...

Anti-Amyloid Drug Shows Promise In Preventing Alzheimer's

The best evidence yet that cutting-edge Alzheimer’s disease drugs might indeed ward off the degenerative brain disease has emerged from a small-scale study.

An experimental drug that clears amyloid beta from the brain cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 50% among a group of 22 people with genetic mutations that all but gu...

Simple Ways to Protect Your Health While Traveling This Spring Break

Spring break is a time to relax and enjoy a respite from the daily grind. But whether you're flying, driving or taking a cruise, it’s essential to take care of your health while traveling.

Dr. W. Graham Carlos, a professor of clinical medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, offers key advice to help you stay healthy du...

Retiring Abroad May Lead to More Loneliness, Study Finds

There’s nothing like the feeling of years of hard work paying off -- when you can finally transition to a life of non-work activities, whether it’s traveling, diving into personal projects or even learning a new language. 

But retirement in a warm, affordable country may come with an unexpected downside: loneliness.

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New Bill Targets Harmful Ingredients in California School Food

Across California, kids are digging into lunches packed with chips, cookies and other ultra-processed snacks -- but a new bill could soon change what’s on their trays.

California lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would ban certain ultra-processed foods from school meals across the state. 

Assembly Bill 1264 would b...

Ovarian Cancer Test May Miss Black and Native American Patients

A blood test used to check for ovarian cancer may not work as well for Black and Native American women, a new study suggests.

This could lead to delays in treatment and poorer health outcomes.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, looked at more than 200,000 women with ovarian cancer who took a test called CA-125. This ...

Nestle Recalls Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s Meals Over Choking Risk

Nestle USA is recalling some frozen meals due to the possible presence of wood-like material, which could cause choking.

The recall affects certain Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products with best-before dates from September 2025 to April 2026. 

The recalled items include:

• Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli<...

Portable AI System Can Help Detect Brain Decline

A portable system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect early signs of brain decline, potentially offering up a red flag for people at risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said.

The test looks at specific aspects of motor function, analyzing seniors as they stand still, walk and stand up from a bench...

No Babyhood Memories? Study Provides Clues Why

Babies and toddlers are sponges, incessantly soaking up lessons from the world around them.

So why, then, can’t adults remember specific events from their earliest moments of childhood?

A new study indicates that memories of baby experiences might remain, lurking in the deepest recesses of the mind, and adults simply aren&rsquo...

Why Are Night Owls Prone To Depression?

Night owls -- people who stay up late -- have been shown to have an increased risk of depression.

And now a new study says why that might be.

Dusk dwellers tend to be less mindful -- that is, less engaged in the present moment, researchers found.

That, along with poor sleep quality and higher alcohol consumption, are likely exp...

Cheap Health Insurance Can Delay Cancer Diagnosis, Increase Risk Of Death

Considering a short-term health insurance plan as a cheap alternative to more costly comprehensive coverage?

You could be rolling the dice when it comes to cancer, a new study suggests.

People who opt for short-term limited duration (STLD) insurance tend to have their cancers diagnosed at a more advanced stage, when treatments are ha...

Sleepy Seniors Might Be At Increased Risk For Dementia

Drowsy during the daytime?

For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests.

Women in their 80s had double risk of dementia if they experienced increasing daytime sleepiness over a five-year period, researchers reported in the journal Neurology.

“...

Not Much Works To Soothe Low Back Pain, Study Says

There are a ton of suggestions out there for soothing an aching lower back -- acupuncture, heat, cannabinoids, muscle relaxants, TENS electrical pulses, dry cupping, opioids, massage and more.

But not much actually eases back pain, including those suggestions, according to a new evidence review.

Only painkillers like aspirin or ibupr...