Cardiovascular Health And Exercise: How Much Aerobic Activity Do You Really Need?
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — As a physician, I am often asked by patients how much aerobic exercise is truly necessary for optimal cardiovascular health….
Mindfulness, Tai Chi Can Ease Pain, Fatigue Among Cancer Survivors
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Mindfulness meditation or tai chi can help cancer survivors feel better, a new study says.Patients had less pain, fatigue and…
Interest In Dementia Vaccine High In U.S., Survey Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Americans’ skepticism of vaccines does not appear to extend to brain health, a new study says.Nearly 3 out of 4…
Wildfire Smoke Might Be More Toxic Than Other Air Pollution, Studies Say
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Wildfire smoke might pose a greater health risk to humans than other sources of air pollution, two new Mount Sinai…
Vitamin D Levels May Raise Preterm Birth Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Vitamin D may play a bigger role in pregnancy than simply supporting bone health.A new study suggests that optimizing vitamin…
Scientists create a needle-thin brain implant that can do three jobs at once
A new needle-thin brain implant can record neural activity, deliver drugs, and stimulate multiple brain regions using a single flexible fiber. Successful tests in mice…
Chronic stress may be quietly reshaping your heart
Chronic inflammation tied to stress, lifestyle, mental health, and socioeconomic conditions may silently change the heart for years before any symptoms appear. People with the…
Social Media Posts Mislead About Blood Tests For Alzheimer’s
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Social media posts are making too many false promises about the newly available blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease, a new…
8 common food additives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease
Common preservatives hiding in processed foods may carry unexpected heart risks, with heavy consumption linked to substantially higher rates of high blood pressure and cardiovascular…
Ancient DNA reveals how plague kept returning for 400 years after the Black Death
Ancient DNA reveals that plague repeatedly returned to Europe for more than 400 years after the Black Death, evolving into new lineages and spreading through…