In a new study, researchers say different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings.They report that blood pressure readings taken when the arm is resting on a hard surface…

A new survey from Healthline Media and YouGov shows that young adults in the U.S. are increasingly getting their health information from social media.The findings reveal critical gaps in preventive…

Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have starkly different approaches to solving the nation’s biggest healthcare issues. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of where they stand.The state of healthcare has…

McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac is rolling out in restaurants nationwide this week.The sandwich will feature two tempura-battered chicken patties, cheese, McDonald’s special Big Mac sauce, lettuce, and pickles on a…

A study found that vitamin D is linked with better cardiometabolic health.People taking it had better blood pressure, total cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose.Some groups did even better, such as…

Early-onset breast cancer in females under 50 is increasing, a new report shows.Deaths from breast cancer are declining overall, but disparities among women of color persist.Aside from a genetic component…

A North Carolina woman says she lost 35 pounds after consuming nothing but sardines and MCT oil for more than three months.The sardine-only diet was popularized in 2023 as a…

Gold medalist swimmer Caeleb Dressel shares the positive impact his pets have on his life.Dressel says his dog and cat provide him with mental and emotional support.Studies suggest that pets…

A new study has identified a possible link between COVID-19 infection and a raised risk for stroke and heart attack.The population-level research does not explain why this risk is manifesting…

Researchers say males and females respond differently to their breakfast choices.Males do better with high-carbohydrate breakfasts.However, females have a better metabolic response to higher-fat breakfasts.Differences in muscle, hormones, and nutrient…