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Cheese has landed in the dementia debate — and not in the way most people would expect. A new observational study from Japan suggests that people who regularly ate cheese had a slightly lower risk of developing dementia. Still, researchers and nutrition experts warn that the finding comes with major limitations. Read More.

The warm spices in gingerbread, the woodsy aroma of pine and fir trees, and the fruity tang of mulled wine are smells synonymous with the holiday season. Read More.

There are several modifiable risk factors that can help a person possibly lower their high blood pressure risk, such as eating a heart-healthy diet. Read More.

A sweeping review of more than 2,500 studies reveals that despite booming public enthusiasm, cannabis has strong scientific support for only a few medical uses, leaving most popular claims—like relief for chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia—on shaky ground. The findings spotlight a persistent gap between what people believe cannabis can do and what clinical evidence actually shows. Read More.

A striking new case highlighted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania is offering a rare window into how Mounjaro — one of the most talked-about weight-loss drugs on the planet — Read More.

'Tis, as Taylor Swift will tell you, the damn season. But Christmastime can boost your health, if you let it. That's according to counselling psychologist Niamh Delmar on Drivetime, who tells Katie and Colm that singing – and especially singing in a choir or a group – has lasting health benefits: Read More.

Most Americans already consume too much added sugar—to the tune of about 17 teaspoons per day—which is linked to higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and poor sleep. Read More.

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals a major life event that can unmask a woman's heart problems, even if she's had no prior warning signs. Read More.

Dark chocolate just scored a shocking new win in the longevity world — and no, this isn’t social-media pseudoscience. A large European analysis, highlighted in SciTechDaily, suggests that theobromine, a bitter compound naturally found in cocoa, may be linked to slower biological aging. Read More.

In his campaign to “Make America Healthy Again,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has drawn attention to what he says is the overmedication of children. Read More.

Prompt treatment after a head injury, even if symptoms seem minor, could halve the risk of Alzheimer’s, new research suggests. Read More.

Pilates workouts aren't going anywhere for 2026. Strength has become the new health currency, and suddenly everyone’s rolling out a Pilates mat: your friends in their thirties, your neighbours in their fifties, even relatives in their seventies. Read More.

“Cortisol face” is the internet’s rebranding of symptoms linked to hypercortisolism, a state where the stress hormone cortisol stays elevated for too long. Read More.

A recent study found that adults over 50 who used phones, computers, and tablets had a 42 percent lower risk of cognitive impairment and a 74 percent lower rate of cognitive decline. Read More.

American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines for cervical cancer have been expanded to include self-collection for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, according to an article published online Dec. 4 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Read More.