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If your goal is to manage your weight long term and eat healthfully, try one of these science-backed diets that work. Each earns top marks from our panel of leading medical and nutrition experts, specializing in diabetes, heart health and weight loss. Our panelists evaluated each diet plan for nutritional completeness, health risks and benefits, long-term sustainability and evidence-based effectiveness. They also considered each diet’s strengths and weaknesses and the specific goals each diet might be most effective at addressing. The result is our list of best diets for 2025. Read More.

A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts. Some parents thought the app should be offered early in the mourning process. Read More.

The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Read More.

The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in 2024, marking a transformation largely driven by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). Read More.

Mental health disorders are on the rise in the military, now accounting for more hospitalizations than any other ailment, according to a new Defense Department health report. Read More.

Every child feels lonely now and then. But kids can feel better when parents work with them to practice skills that help with bonding, belonging, and feeling close to others. These are called social connection skills. Read More.

The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first suspicion. But further tests pinpointed what they — and the boy — had been missing: iodine. Read More.

A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening Read More.

Taking care of oneself requires a multi-faceted approach: brain, heart, and metabolic health. What research in 2024 has shown us is that improving our health in these areas comes down to three main factors: sleep, diet, and exercise. But how does one start taking action with this intention? And how can we break down such lifestyle changes into manageable steps? In this podcast episode, Medical News Today shares three actionable resolutions that can help improve your health in the new year. Read More.

Bubba Wallace has shared an update on his mental health and preparations ahead of the upcoming 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. The 23XI Racing driver has been vocal on social media about his determination to leave behind the struggles and disappointments of the past two years and step into the new season recharged and ready. Read More.

Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, is primarily known for regulating sleep-wake cycles. However, emerging research suggests that melatonin, like that contained in 4GreatSleep (www.4greatsleep.com) may have potential in cancer prevention and treatment, due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties. Here’s a summary of the evidence: Read More.

Stress and anxiety have similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short term and in response to a recognizable threat. Anxiety may linger and not have an easily identifiable trigger. Read More.

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are especially popular among youth and pose significant health risks. Despite being marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, they contain harmful substances like nicotine and heavy metals. Critics say the industry targets young people with appealing flavors and designs, leading to addiction and long-term health problems. Read More.

Eczema can be maddening, causing thick, scaly patches of dry skin that itch like the devil. There’s no cure for the skin condition, but a new study shows that self-guided talk therapy can help a person deal with the itching. Read More.

A lot of things can sink your erection: poor heart health, smoking, and certain medications are all culprits of problems below the belt. Read More.