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Approximately 1.8 billion adults globally are at an increased risk of non-communicable diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, due to insufficient amounts of physical activity

According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 64% of female veterans and 76.1% of male veterans are classified as overweight or obese. In addition, food insecurity is more prevalent among veterans than in the general population, with rates ranging from 6% to 24%.

Researchers restored the function of the blood-brain barrier which helped removed amyloid beta plaques.

A novel technique improved cognitive function in mice with the disease

New research finds both sugary and artificially sweetened beverages have significant impact on liver health

Spruce Biosciences' stock surged to record highs after it received an FDA breakthrough designation for the TA-ERT candidate to treat a rare genetic disease.

Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide diagnosis and treatment. But for most health conditions, the genetics is far more complicated than how clinicians are currently looking…

A study has found that healthy habits such as nicotine avoidance and healthy eating in young adult life can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease

More than three-quarters of U.S. counties and jurisdictions are experiencing declines in childhood vaccination rates, a trend that began in 2019, according to a September 2025 NBC News–Stanford University investigation. The report also found a “large swath” of the U.S. no longer has the “basic, ground-level immunity” needed to stop…

The new combination of drugs could increase life expectancy in what researchers called a ‘striking’ finding

Former England captain Moody shared news of his diagnosis on Monday morning.