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Preventive Health
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Estimated CTE Rate Among Deceased NFL Players Remains High After Donation Bias Adjustment
A study estimated CTE in 74.5% of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023, while stressing that the figure is modeled, not a direct count.
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Retatrutide Outperformed Semaglutide for Weight Loss in a Type 2 Diabetes Trial
In an 80-week study of about 1,300 adults, retatrutide led to greater weight loss and a larger average A1C reduction than semaglutide.
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Candy and Health: How to Enjoy Treats With Less Sugar
Dietitians compare the sugar and nutrients in popular candies and share practical ways to enjoy an occasional treat with more intention.
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Nine Cold and Flu Season Essentials for a Better Prepared Medicine Cabinet
A focused home kit can ease common symptoms and support timely care. Experts explain what to keep on hand and where caution matters.
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Missed HIV Medication Doses: What to Do and When to Call Your Care Team
One missed dose is usually manageable. Repeated gaps call for prompt guidance because they can raise viral load and increase resistance risk.
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Fried Foods and Skin Health: What Research Suggests About Acne and Aging
Frequent fried foods may be linked to acne and skin inflammation, but evidence is limited and occasional servings are unlikely to determine skin health.
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Store-Bought Soups: How to Choose Options Lower in Sodium and Saturated Fat
Dietitians favor vegetable, bean and broth-based soups, while some creamy or condensed varieties pack much more sodium or saturated fat.
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Supplement Stacking and IBD: What to Know About Side Effects and Interactions
Multiple supplements can add up, trigger digestive symptoms or complicate medication use. A gastroenterologist can help assess what’s needed.
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Why People Lie and How to Respond When Trust Is Shaken
Lies can have different motives and effects. These measured steps can help you assess what happened, talk it through and decide what trust requires.
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BRCA1 Previvor on Halloween, Added Sugar and Building Healthy Habits
A physician and mother explains why one piece of Halloween candy isn’t the concern, and how family traditions can support lasting healthy habits.
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Chase Mattson’s Training and Nutrition Routine for Gaining Lean Muscle
The actor says he gained 30 pounds while balancing strength training, tracked meals, family life and physically demanding filming.
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Tardive Dyskinesia and Anxiety: Seven Ways to Cope in Daily Life
Practical coping techniques can ease anxiety around tardive dyskinesia and help people stay engaged in activities that matter to them.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: Signs of Slower Progression
DMD treatment often aims to slow muscle decline, not reverse it. Regular movement, breathing and heart checks help track change over time.
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Colon Cancer Treatment: Surgery, Medicines and Follow-Up Care
Colon cancer care depends on the tumor and the person’s health. Learn how surgery, medicines, radiation and follow-up may fit into treatment.
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Supplement Claims, Study Spin and Gaps in Product Checks
Research found widespread hype in supplement industry statements, while product checks can miss undeclared ingredients. Here’s what consumers should know.
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Diabetes Association Report Details Event Response and Planned Changes
An internal review found unclear event rules and communication gaps; the association apologized and outlined changes to event procedures and board leadership.
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Why an AI Kill Switch May Not Be Enough to Control Advanced Systems
Advanced AI relies on distributed infrastructure and human choices, so oversight needs to address both—not just an emergency off switch.
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Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltán Báthory on Music, Community and Judo
The musician describes how fan communities and lifelong judo practice shape his work, including efforts to help more US athletes train and compete.
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Broccoli Sprouts, Garlic and H. pylori: What the Evidence Shows
Small studies suggest broccoli sprouts may reduce H. pylori activity, while garlic’s possible long-term benefits remain uncertain.
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Actor’s 25-Pound Role-Related Weight Change Offers a Caution About Rapid Body Shifts
Kristoffer Polaha gained about 25 pounds for a role, then changed his eating and activity habits. He describes the physical effects and challenges of losing wei...