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How fast we lose teeth in old age has been linked to a person's risk of dying in a comprehensive new study, emphasizing the importance of good oral health, and suggesting tooth loss could be a key indicator of other serious health problems. Read More.

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial. Read More.

Bacteria from our toilets, the cold sore virus and thrush-causing yeast can thrive on our toothbrushes. But there are ways to keep your toothbrush a little cleaner. Read More.

A new study has linked two types of depression, atypical and melancholic, to an increased risk of certain cardiometabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Read More.

This study highlights how age and cohort dynamics, rather than smartphones, are key drivers of rising social isolation in the U.S. over the last 20 years. Read More.

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit. Read More.

Researchers at Brown University found that many Rhode Island kids sleep less than their parents realize, with Latino children logging the least amount of rest. Read More.

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit. Read More.

Substance use can affect anyone and feel overwhelming. Discover the support, treatment, and recovery options for substance use. Read More.

Paper in JAMA Internal Medicine finds state-level policies vary widely, claims largely unregulated Read More.

Ruth Lemay credits physical activity and a healthy diet for her longevity. She reveals one exercise that always makes her feel better and a surprising food she calls her favorite. Read More.

When the season changes from summer to fall, bringing shorter days, cooler temperatures and more time indoors, it can be difficult to keep up your regular healthy habits. Read More.

Less than 1% of people infected in the U.S. get tested and treated for kissing bug disease (Chagas disease), potentially raising the risk for serious complications like heart failure. Read More.

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC. Read More.

The global type 1 diabetes (T1D) burden continues to increase rapidly driven by rising cases, ageing populations, improved diagnosis and falling death rates, according to the results of a new modeling study being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Vienna (15-19 Sept). Read More.