At least 4 out of 10 women have dense breast tissue and may need testing beyond a standard mammogram. Two new studies help clarify your next steps.

A new report questions the safety and effectiveness of most sunscreens, but dermatologists say those concerns may be overblown and must be weighed against skin cancer risk.

Experts explain the risks and benefits of using programs like ChatGPT to analyze results before your doctor calls to discuss ...

If one thing’s for sure, it’s that there’s always another coffee study, and we can’t help but click. But why are we so hooked, and is there any real consensus on whether coffee is good for us?

One of the first things I’ve learned when dealing with my girls’ eczema is that telling them “Don’t scratch” isn’t helpful.

May 20, 2025 — Too often muscle is a show. “Muscle” and “strength” and “lifting” as it all happens in your average local gym is what makes strength training intimidating for some.

May 19, 2025 – The FDA has approved the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, a protein-based alternative to mRNA shots, with some limits on who can get it. The vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, is mainly ...

Editor's note: This story was updated on May 22, 2025, to include new information about FDA plans to change COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. May 22, 2025 – COVID-19 vaccines are making ...

May 12, 2025 – Turns out, two really is better than one – at least when it comes to weight loss drugs. In the first head-to-head trial of its kind, people with obesity who took tirzepatide ...

May 9, 2025 – Golf season is here, bringing joy and exercise to many. But new research has linked the links to a dangerous health risk, particularly for those living nearby. People residing ...

"Cortisol belly" is a popular term used to describe weight gain mostly around your belly area, or abdomen. Sometimes it's called "hormonal belly." It’s not a medical term or diagnosis, but it ...

May 8, 2025 – If you’ve ever hesitated before getting a CT scan, you’re not alone. A recent study linked 5% of all new cancer cases to radiation exposure from CT scans – a finding that’s ...