Dementia cases in the United States expected to increase significantly by 2050, study finds | Healthcare in the United States
The number of people with dementia in the United States is expected to rise dramatically over the next 25 years, experts say, putting increasing pressure on a health care system that is already struggling to help them amid the Trump…
She took birth control for acne. It fed a hidden cancer
Updated October 28, 2026, 9:51 a.m. ET Most people aren’t grateful for their acne, but for Claudia Pereira, it was a “blessing in disguise.” After struggling with blemishes as an adult, she decided to start birth control at age 37 to…
Drinking tea may reduce your risk of vascular disease – but there’s a catch
Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, valued for its diverse flavors and potential health benefits. Rich in natural compounds such as polyphenols and antioxidants, tea has attracted scientific interest for its possible effects on heart…
Princeton Elementary School in Maryland Closed for Rest of Week Due to Rising Illnesses – WTOP News
An elementary school in Camp Springs, Maryland, will be closed for the rest of the week to curb the spread of multiple illnesses among its students and staff. Prince George’s County Public Schools and the county health department decided to close…
20 breast cancer survivors share the warning signs they experienced
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention: Don’t forget your monthly self-exams! – are essential all year round. After all, being attentive to your body and abnormal situations can help you detect cancer…
How to stop an anxiety spiral before it takes over
You may be familiar with this spiral: it starts with a simple worry, like how tonight’s meeting will go, whether you made a mistake at work, or what an abnormal medical result means. Then it takes on a life of its own. What if they don’t like…
A simple daily fiber supplement reduces arthritis pain and improves strength.
A simple daily fiber supplement can offer a surprising new way to relieve arthritic knee pain while improving muscle strength. In a clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Nottingham, people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who took a…
Mice with Parkinson’s-like brain changes unexpectedly recovered a year later: ScienceAlert
After three weeks of exposure to a pesticide, the laboratory mice moved slowly and had difficulty finding their balance. Scientists were using this chemical to study some of the movement problems seen in Parkinson’s disease. But as they continued…
Young adults with cancer report being fired by doctors
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Young adults with cancer report rescheduling appointments and being turned away by doctors, according to a new study. When Dave, a close friend of…
Protein can help build and preserve muscle, but eating more has its limits
High protein content has become a selling point for foods ranging from breakfast cereals to yogurt. For anyone hoping to build muscle or stay strong as they age, choosing the product with the most protein may seem wise. But whether an extra serving helps…