Doctors find better ways to protect older adults in surgery recovery
Older adults face many extra risks when they go through surgery, but new research suggests that hospitals can significantly improve recovery and reduce dangerous...
Most adults need much more exercise for strong heart protection
Doctors and health experts have long encouraged people to stay physically active to protect their hearts and improve overall health.
Exercise can lower blood pressure,...
Breast cancer deaths are rising in younger women, major study finds
A major new study analyzing nearly 50 years of breast cancer data in the United States has found an alarming shift in who is...
Scientists discover cannabis compounds that may help weight loss and blood sugar control
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called giving people the “munchies.”
But for years, scientists have noticed something puzzling: people who regularly use...
Scientists directly measure how smoking makes lungs stiffer and harder to breathe
Scientists have long known that smoking damages the lungs, but a new study has now shown in detail how smoking physically changes lung tissue...
Low vitamin D may cause more pain after breast cancer surgery
A new study suggests that breast cancer patients with low vitamin D levels may experience more pain after surgery and may need larger amounts...
Who can benefit most from popular weight loss drug for obesity and sleep apnea?
A new study has found that some people with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity may benefit much more from the GLP-1 medication tirzepatide than...
Smoking makes human lungs stiffer like scar tissue
A new study has provided some of the clearest evidence yet of how smoking physically damages human lungs.
For the first time, scientists directly measured...
Where you get rectal cancer treatment could affect your survival
A new study suggests that the hospital where a person receives treatment for rectal cancer may strongly affect the quality of care they receive...
How you write may help detect dementia earlier
For many older adults, changes in handwriting can happen gradually over time. Letters may become uneven, writing may look less smooth, or it may...