Specific Health Conditions

Taking Notes: Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments

New perspectives in Alzheimer’s disease research from experts at the 2016 Association of Health Care Journalism conference.

By Jill Metzler Patton

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Inflammation

Low-Fat Dairy May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study found that people who opted for full-fat dairy products were 50 percent less likely than low-fat fans to develop the disease.

By Kaelyn Riley

Healthy Aging Inflammation

Connecting Acid Blockers & Adult Food Allergies

Emerging research has linked acid blocking drugs with adult-onset food allergies.

By Heidi Wachter

Allergies Gut Health

How to Heal a Frozen Shoulder

The cause of frozen shoulder is a mystery. For millions of Americans, its symptoms are debilitating. Fortunately, the condition can be cured and, in many cases, prevented altogether.

By Kermit Pattison

Arthritis & Joint Health Pain Relief

Fitness Fix: Weak, Unstable Shoulder Blades

Try these three moves to help strengthen your scapulae.

By Andrew Heffernan

Arthritis & Joint Health Fitness Tips

Excessive Social-Media Use Linked to Depression in Young Adults

New study suggests heavy users are nearly three times more likely to be depressed.

By Craig Cox

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

Is Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer?

Researchers continue to debate about the safety of the personal-care product after court orders Johnson & Johnson to pay damages for death of baby-powder user.

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Cancer Personal Care/Beauty

Heart-Disease Risks Can Begin in Childhood

Ongoing research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle can impair arterial health in young children.

By Heidi Wachter

Family/Parenting/Kids Heart & Cardiovascular Health

Fiber: An Important Breast-Cancer Fighter

New study finds that high intake of fiber-rich foods during adolescence may reduce breast-cancer risk.

By Heidi Wachter

Cancer General Health

Beating Addictions, Mindfully

A new clinical trial reveals that mindful meditation may help you kick your smoking habit — for good.

By Margret Aldrich

Addiction Food Addiction

For Heart-Healthy Benefits, Organics Top Conventional Milk and Meat

Major new study shows organic milk and meat offer significantly more omega-3 fatty acids.

By Craig Cox

Food Culture Heart & Cardiovascular Health

Research Casts Doubt on Seasonal Affective Disorder

An Auburn University study leaves the idea of SAD out in the cold.

By Heidi Wachter

Brain Health Depression & Anxiety

Snacking When You Should Be Sleeping May Impair Memory

UCLA study suggests late-night meals could lead to cognitive disorders.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Mindful Eating

Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study links testosterone-lowering therapy with brain disease.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Cancer

PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer

As men increasingly opt out of PSA screenings, new research shows how healthy-living habits can protect your aging prostate — whether or not you sprout a moustache.

By Craig Cox

Cancer Men's Health