Being active may help ease ongoing cancer pain. That’s the key takeaway from a study of more 10,600 people with a history of cancer and over 51,000 without the disease. A team led by Erika Rees-Punia of...

Think twice if you’re pregnant and craving a packaged pastry or a take-out burger and shake. That indulgence can do more than cause unwanted weight gain. A new study shows that phthalates, chemicals associated with plastics, can...

Sleep apnea appears to be linked to an increased risk of heart failure among cancer patients, a new study says. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when relaxed muscles cause a blockage of the windpipe, interrupting breathing and causing...

The doctor tapped at his computer, ordering a routine prostate exam for an 80-year-old man, when a dramatic yellow alert popped up on the patient’s electronic health record. “You are ordering a test that no guideline recommends,”...

Kids are more likely to lie to their parents if their parents have been lying to them — even with positive “white” lies, a new study shows. But researchers found a difference between encouraging white lies and...

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound can lead to better heart health for people struggling with excess weight or diabetes, a University of Michigan cardiologist says. However, these medications help the heart best when combined with...

FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 (healthDay News) — Super Bowl party spreads famously include nachos, wings, burgers, hot dogs and other unhealthy fare, but one expert offers some advice on how to make watching the game a healthy...

FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024Fabrizio wasn’t sure what to expect of his newly outfitted prosthetic hand, until he touched one of the researchers who’d given it to him. “When one of the researchers placed the sensor on his...

While marriage can be hard work, a new survey suggests it can also be a powerful elixir for happiness. Adults who are married report being more satisfied with their lives than those in any other type of...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is cracking down on air pollution. Specifically, the agency introduced a tougher air quality standard that takes aim at fine particulate matter — the tiny bits of pollution...