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We emit a barrage of whiffy chemicals through our pores and in our breath. Some are a sign that we might be getting ill – and could be used to diagnose diseases up to years in advance. Read More.

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have issued its first set of guidelines to help reduce hypertension since 2017. Read More.

While cannabis has become a mainstay in recreational dispensaries and medical clinics, scientists are still learning about its long-term psychological impacts. The drug’s increasing popularity—both recreationally and to treat conditions like chronic pain and anxiety—is making some researchers and consumers concerned over one of its most severe side effects: psychosis. Read More.

For generations, music has been a reliable soundtrack, even as times (and people) keep changing. And while the styles have changed, too, from the early rock and roll that Boomers lived by to the gangsta rap and grunge that haunted the forgotten Gen Xers. Read More.

An increasing number of Americans are languishing in ERs for hours or even days, waiting for a hospital bed to open for them, a new study says. Read More.

Forest bathing is becoming more and more popular. Here's what it is and how it can positively improve your mental health. Read More.

Nearly 300 people have participated in the Northwestern University SuperAging Program since 2000. Read More.

The New York City shooter who sought to attack NFL offices said he had a degenerative brain disease, called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, thought to be related to playing contact sports like football. Read More.

Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom. Read More.

Experts are warning that Benadryl, a common allergy medication, might cause long-term problems. Read More.

In an age where digital dependency is second nature and schools prepare to open for the 2025-26 school year, one Birmingham-based leader is encouraging famil… Read More.

The more we learn about inflammation, the more it's abundantly clear that managing a healthy inflammatory response is essential to wellbeing and longevity. Read More.

Scientists analyzing human tissues across five decades found substantial aging changes between ages 45 and 55, particularly in cardiovascular system and blood vessels. Read More.

Food manufacturers across the U.S. face hurdles as they seek to replace synthetic food dyes with natural colors based on spices, seeds and vegetables. Read More.

Major hospitals including Rush Medical Center halt gender surgeries and hormone treatments for youth under age 18 following President Trump's executive order against procedures for minors. Read More.