Health

For many people, sagging jowls — loose skin that develops along the lower cheeks and jawline— are one of the first unexpected signs of aging.Dr."To understand why jowls form and how to treat them, [...]

The percentage of American adults who smoke cigarettes has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded, according to a new study.About 9.9% of U.S.adults reported smoking cigarettes in 2024, a drop f[...]

A Los Angeles mother said her jarring symptoms were dismissed by doctors for years, chalked up to a side effect of childbirth — but they turned out to be signals ofcolorectal cancer.Marisa Peters, [...]

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An excess of sugary drinks can specifically lead to ahigher risk of anxietyamong teens, a new study shows.In a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, U.K.researche[...]

Surrounding yourself with difficult people couldshorten your lifespan, according to new research.A study published in the journal PNAS found thatnegative social tiescontribute to a faster aging pac[...]

Aging can't be stopped, but a daily pill could slow it down, according to new research led by Mass General Brigham in Boston.Among people who took amultivitamin every dayfor two years, biological a[...]

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is now theleading cause of cancer deathin adults under 50 and the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., highlighting the importance of routine screenings.Adults [...]

Aging is often depicted as a steady decline, but new research suggests that many older adults actually improve over time.Using more than a decade of data from a large, representative study ofolder [...]

Scientists and physicians agree that there’s been a general decline inmale fertility— but they aren’t sure why.Social media buzz has pointed to a few environmental exposures as potential factors, i[...]