Category: Health

This Ultraprocessed Food Is The Worst Kind For You...

Consider this a reason to rethink your next deli order.

These “Healthy” Ingredients Are Hurting Your Brain...

Sugar-free doesn't mean risk-free

U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus,...

Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.

Insulin inhaler could become alternative for Type ...

A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin wi...

The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs

Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of m...

Safety concerns over doctors prescribing experimen...

There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been ...

Flying with cannabis? TSA's new guidance comes wit...

The TSA has updated medical marijuana guidelines, but experts warn against using cannabis on flights due to health effects at alti...

Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certai...

University of Sydney researchers suggest alcohol may increase a hormone that drives savory-food cravings, leading to overeating ul...

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laug...

New research suggests laughter is a vital catalyst for child development, enhancing the brain growth, emotional well-being and soc...

Why do some people get sepsis while others don't? ...

A healthy gut microbiome may protect against severe sepsis, experts say, as new research links certain gut bacteria to stronger in...

This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and he...

A Harvard study of over 147,000 adults found that 90 to 119 minutes of weekly strength training was linked to a 13% lower risk of ...

Doctors thought this kidney drug helped some patie...

A trio of major studies found that finerenone may protect the kidneys and heart in far more people than previously thought. The dr...

Ancient Chinese medicine could transform hair loss...

A traditional Chinese medicinal root used for over a thousand years is attracting new scientific attention for its potential to co...

Dementia risk linked to nitrate in drinking water,...

A major long-term study of more than 54,000 adults found that where nitrate comes from may matter far more than how much you consu...

Scientists discover the brain chemical that helps ...

Scientists have uncovered a key brain signal that helps us break old habits and adapt when circumstances suddenly change. By watch...

Scientists found a new Alzheimer’s trigger and a d...

Researchers have identified a new Alzheimer’s target and created an experimental compound that blocks a damaging process inside br...

Drive Reduction Theory and Human Behavior

How Arousal Theory of Motivation Works

Arousal Levels Can Affect Behavior and Performance

Signs of an Emotional Breakdown

5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job Immediately (If Y...

Red flags that signal it might be time to move on

Adderall Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Treat...

How to Be Successful in Reaching Your Goals

9 Psychological Strategies to Get Ahead in Life

Factors Associated With Risk-Taking Behaviors

What Can Help When You're Feeling Hopeless

Marriage Counseling Questions to Ask Your Partner

Ask these questions to get more clarity on next steps in your marriage

What Is Object Relations Theory?

Healthiest supermarket ice-creams: Nutritionist re...

Whether it's paired with hot cake, served alongside a toasty apple pie or even just enjoyed on its own, ice cream is a hit among f...

I've seen so many patients suffering embarrassing ...

There are few things more capable of making adults feel unexpectedly elderly than leaking urine while sneezing. For many, pelvic f...

One in four births in England are now delivered by...

One in four babies are now delivered in emergency operations, with experts suggesting the rise in older mothers, obesity and high ...

Everything smelled and tasted like rotting bodies ...

Bella Davis had developed a little-understood, but surprisingly common condition that severely distorts a person's senses, causing...

WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebol...

While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cl...

What makes promising pancreatic cancer drug differ...

A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook ha...

FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill...

The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step...

Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyon...

New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk and support long-term b...

Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs...

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious sympto...

Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagn...

A new JAMA Oncology study finds veterans with cancer face elevated suicide risk that can persist for up to five years following th...

Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep a...

A new study found that a structured yoga program helped cancer survivors experience major improvements in sleep, mood, fatigue and...

Could cancer vaccines be next? New treatment cuts ...

A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrenc...

This common amino acid helped mice survive deadly ...

A Salk Institute study found that a simple dietary amino acid, methionine, dramatically improved survival in mice facing severe in...

One fat helped pancreatic cancer grow while anothe...

A surprising new study suggests that when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the kind of fat you eat may matter more than how much. Re...

Scientists discover gut bacteria that may help pro...

A major study suggests that some of the groundwork for brain development may be shaped before birth through a surprising partnersh...

Your brain starts making social decisions before y...

Researchers found that social behavior begins in the brain before it becomes visible as movement. In zebrafish, a coordinated patt...

A single protein may be holding back CAR T cancer ...

A newly identified protein may be one of the biggest obstacles holding CAR T-cell therapy back. Researchers found that NFIL3 cause...

40 Questions to Build Intimacy in a Relationship

Finding connection in inquiry

Honestly, the Talking Stage of Dating Isn't *That...

This might be an unpopular opinion but the talking stage of dating is a must

What to Know About Adlerian Theory

This theory suggests people need to feel a sense of belonging in order to thrive

Can You Overdose on Sleeping Pills?

60 Ways to End a Conversation Gracefully

No more awkward goodbyes

Understanding the Male Gaze and How It Objectifies...

Perception and sexualization

What to Do When You Feel Like Running Away

Why we feel like escaping and how to cope.

Tips for When and How to Get Back With Your Ex

How and when to reconnect with a former flame

Field Sobriety Tests to Assess Drunk Driving

Why Do People With Anxiety Shake?

'Holy Grail' blood test could prevent one in five ...

A pioneering blood test that can detect more than 50 cancers before symptoms appear could save tens of thousands of lives a year, ...

Millions of healthy people 'should be treated with...

A study by Imperial College London found that using the drugs earlier can slash the risk of suffering heart issues later on.

Breast cancer patients can safely skip invasive su...

Thousands of women could now be spared one of the most debilitating side-effects of breast cancer treatment - lifelong swelling of...

You can still lose a stone in time for summer... W...

Leading nutritionist, Emma Bardwell, was in the throes of perimenopause and battling debilitating fatigue and insomnia. Here is th...

When obesity, smoking and alcohol aren't to blame:...

A lack of sleep could be quietly fuelling a rise in young people being diagnosed with cancer , experts have warned.

This Liver Condition Is Linked To A 69% Higher Car...

The “silent” condition cardiologists are paying closer attention to

This Amino Acid Helps Maintain Power & Speed Durin...

And the different "optimal" doses for men and women.

Trump has third medical exam of the past year

President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.

HGTV host Ty Pennington opens up about his mom's b...

HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition th...

Americans on health insurance: "I pay a lot of mon...

In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city t...

Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quaranti...

U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily hal...

Marco Rubio says no more Ebola patients will be al...

The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the ...

Sleep doctor reveals the brutal health downside of...

Dr. Wendy Troxel says permanent daylight saving time is not supported by science and could harm sleep, mental health and safety fo...

ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn ...

Kyle Busch's passing spotlights how pneumonia can lead to fatal sepsis. A doctor explains the warning signs and when to seek emerg...

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in ...

CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a ti...

Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as c...

The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening sho...

What to know about thyroid cancer prognosis follow...

Former AG Pam Bondi was reportedly diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department. Here's what to know about t...

Scientists thought brain inflammation was driving ...

A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms aft...

New depression treatment targets the immune system...

A surprising new approach to depression treatment is showing early promise — not by targeting brain chemicals, but by calming the ...

Researchers block key protein that helps Parkinson...

A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease spread through the brain. Researchers...

A 100-year-old piano mystery has finally been solv...

For more than a century, pianists and music teachers have argued over whether a performer’s touch can actually change the tone col...

Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction wit...

Researchers are developing a futuristic alternative to LASIK that reshapes the eye without lasers or incisions. Using mild electri...

Sleep Fixes Proven to Strengthen Recovery and Ment...

Discover proven sleep fixes that support mental health recovery. Learn how CBT-I, sleep tracking, and smart medication choices can...

Why Can't I Remember My Dreams?

Everyone dreams—whether you remember them depends on a few factors

10 Topics to Spark New Conversations With Long-Ter...

How to keep your connection fresh, even after all these years

What Is Reliability in Psychology?

IQ vs. EQ: Which One Is More Important?

Cognitive skill and emotional savvy are both important for success

Sent an Embarrassing Text? Practical Steps To Reco...

Wait, where's the 'unsend' button?

Unconditional Positive Regard in Psychology

8 Tips To Network Like a Pro and Build Meaningful ...

Even if you're an introvert or hate small talk

17 Signs You're in a Narcissistic Marriage or Rela...

How to BDSM: A Beginner's Guide to Safe and Consen...

145 Words of Encouragement for Any Situation

Just how risky is going vegan? From bone disease t...

The death of a university student linked to a vitamin deficiency has fuelled renewed concerns about the safety of plant-based diet...

After my C-section I tipped the scales at 15 stone...

Amanda Nkomo had managed to avoid the common pregnancy pitfall of piling on too much weight - but the 32-year-old stay-at-home mum...

STI tsunami: England revealed to be worst hit in E...

Figures published today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) show the number of STIs across the contin...

Concerns of global Ebola spread grow as workers cl...

Health officials are raising the alarm over the rapid spread of Ebola in an outbreak that has killed more than 130 people and infe...

Scientists pinpoint the best diet to help midlife ...

Among the many symptoms that middle-aged women have to deal with during menopause, stubborn weight gain is perhaps one of the most...

These 4 Nutrients Are Consistently Linked To A Bet...

And how to get more of them.

WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "p...

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional...

Noah Wyle on his push to help healthcare workers

Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental h...

Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis

Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment...

Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?

Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins wit...

New drug approach offers hope for patients with re...

Merck announces that sac-TMT, a new cancer drug, demonstrated strong results in phase 3 trials for advanced or recurrent endometri...

‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s as ...

The peptide market is surging alongside GLP-1 demand, creating tension between compounding pharmacies and commercial drug companie...

New obesity treatment may help preserve muscle dur...

Gwyneth Paltrow and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explore retatrutide, a new triple-agonist GLP-1 therapy said to reduce side eff...

Scientists discover the nutrient that can supercha...

Researchers discovered that leucine, a nutrient found in protein-rich foods, can supercharge mitochondria by protecting crucial en...