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Americans born after 1970 are dying faster than their parents, with higher rates of heart disease, cancer and overdoses between ages 30 and 49.

Dirty sodas combine soft drinks with syrups, creamers and fruit juices, delivering up to 400 calories and 70 grams of sugar per drink, doctors warn.

A diabetes drug called dapagliflozin may help prevent heart failure in people with genetic variants linked to cardiomyopathy, a new study finds.

A woman with advanced Alzheimer’s reportedly showed significant brain function improvements after taking psilocybin mushrooms, per a case report.

A healthy gut microbiome may protect against severe sepsis, experts say, as new research links certain gut bacteria to stronger inflammatory responses.

A Harvard study of over 147,000 adults found that 90 to 119 minutes of weekly strength training was linked to a 13% lower risk of death from any cause.

New research suggests laughter is a vital catalyst for child development, enhancing the brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding of children.

The TSA has updated medical marijuana guidelines, but experts warn against using cannabis on flights due to health effects at altitude.

University of Sydney researchers suggest alcohol may increase a hormone that drives savory-food cravings, leading to overeating ultra-processed foods.

Is alkaline water actually better for you? Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School experts weigh in on the claims, benefits and potential dangers.

Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here’s what you missed in Fox News Health this week

Rice University researchers developed a “living bandage” that uses engineered cells to deliver healing proteins directly to wounds in animal trials.

Virginia Beach mother Audrey Leishman shares her harrowing sepsis survival story to raise awareness after NASCAR star Kyle Busch’s death from the condition.

New UC San Diego research suggests the keto diet may help reduce anorexia nervosa symptoms, with 72% of participants scoring in the recovered or normal range.

A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving the next morning, researchers say.

Researchers accidentally find that H3N2 and H1N1 flu strains use different strategies to enter cells, revealing new paths to prevent influenza infections.

Processed meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stomach and esophageal cancer, according to a large European study spanning 14 years.

A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrence or death by nearly half.

A new study found that a structured yoga program helped cancer survivors experience major improvements in sleep, mood, fatigue and overall well-being.

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.