Healthline Editor-in-Chief Robin Hough reads a bedtime story with his children, Amelia and Henry. Photo courtesy of Robin Hough. October is Health Literacy Month: a reminder that even the best health information only helps if people can read it and understand it. That’s what the Healthline…

New research shows that having obesity in your 20s and 30s may increase your risk of developing cancer before midlife. Anchiy · E+/Getty Young adults with obesity may face a higher risk of developing cancer before midlife compared to those at a moderate weight, according to new research. Cancer…

2018 Star Trek Convention Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 04: Actor Sir Patrick Stewart speaks during the 17th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 4, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) Actor Patrick Stewart, best-known for his…

Research suggests that fish oil supplements may offer no benefit for Alzheimer’s prevention. Anastasiia Sienotova/Moment/Getty Images A 2-year clinical trial found that high dose omega-3 supplements didn’t improve memory, thinking skills, or brain structure in older adults at increased risk of…

A CDC report shows an increase in drug-resistant superbugs across the United States. Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez · Moment/Getty Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi cause roughly 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Recent research has found that regularly drinking tea may help reduce your risk of heart disease. Guido Mieth · Moment/Getty Regular tea drinkers may have an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, including a 37% lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 17% lower risk of heart attack, according to a large…

Healthgrades announced its 2027 Specialty Excellence Outpatient Awards and Specialty State Rankings, recognizing hospitals with outstanding patient outcomes across 19 specialty care areas and outpatient procedures. Getty Images Healthgrades announced its 2027 Specialty Excellence Outpatient Awards…

People who walk faster may have better underlying health. Lol2368/E+/Getty Images A study found that walking speed can help predict people’s risk of dying from any cause. Both a clinical test and a test done in daily life were able to predict mortality risk. Experts say walking speed predicts death…

New research shows that using hormone therapy with a GLP-1 during menopause may lead to greater weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty A study presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society found that women using menopause hormone therapy (MHT) alongside semaglutide (Ozempic,…

After trying diets and GLP-1 medications without lasting weight loss, former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler (pictured above) lost more than 80 pounds following a minimally invasive procedure. Photo: Dana Bichler Former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler lost more than 80 pounds after…

A regular exercise routine has been shown to help with perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes and anxity. Galina Zhigalova/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that exercising more frequently may help alleviate perimenopause symptoms. While increased physical activity was linked to improved…

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have changed daily life for millions of people, though side effects are common. Photo by Getty GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can lead to significant weight loss and may help reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and quiet…

Recent research has found that ADHD medications may help reduce menopausal brain fog. WhiteTea · E+/Getty A recent review found that ADHD medications like lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) and atomoxetine (Strattera) may help improve self-reported symptoms of brain fog in perimenopausal and postmenopausal…

Researchers may have uncovered the surprising connection between endometriosis and migraine. South_agency/E+/Getty Images Those with endometriosis had 2.3 times the odds of also having migraine, according to a new analysis of more than 13 million females. The researchers said the two conditions may…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins U.S. President Donald Trump as he signs an executive order calling for childhood vaccine shots to be spaced out into separate visits during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 10, 2026, in Washington, DC. Anna…