Health & Wellness

Attention spans are shrinking, with research showing the average person’s has declined from 2.5 minutes in 2004 to 47 seconds now.

A particular fast food order — called the “McDonald’s migraine meal” online — might hold the sweet, salty power to stop a migraine in its tracks.

As demand for GLP-1 medications grows, patients are skipping the doctor’s office and opting for quick, virtual prescriptions.

Learn how Signify Health can bring expert healthcare straight to your doorstep with in-home healthcare solutions.

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded, the CDC reported Wednesday.

Amid an ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. that’s killed two children and one adult — all unvaccinated — the health secretary has pushed unproven remedies.

The return of the spring garden can be dreaded by many allergy sufferers. Here’s a list of allergy-inducing plants to avoid this season.

U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people.

Sleep doctor Dr. Samanta Dall’Agnese shares some of the most common reasons why you might find yourself up in the middle of the night, and how to handle it.

Walgreens is expanding the number of its retail stores served by its micro-fulfillment centers as it works to turn itself around and prepares to go private.

In a survey, patients reported dismissive comments and being told to lose weight, go to therapy or drink more alcohol to cope with sexual dysfunction.

A new U.S. government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50.

Menopause expert, Dr. Heather Bartos shares how you can embrace menopause with confidence and clarity.

Ethel Caterham became the world’s oldest living person, per the Gerontology Research Group, after a 116-year-old Brazilian nun and teacher died on Wednesday.

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you?

Now, there’s an increasing amount of evidence to suggest that timing plays an important role when it comes to reaping coffee’s health benefits.

Let’s Talk Menopause is helping women navigate the challenges of midlife health.

Lawmakers in Florida gave final passage to a bill banning fluoride in public water systems on Tuesday, with the state House voting 88 yay and 27 nay.

Americans’ life expectancy increased throughout the 20th century, but in some states people aren’t living much longer than they were 100 years ago.

Women health CEOs say the presumption it’s OK for women to ‘suffer,’ from early parenting to menopause, needs to be replaced by actual treatment and services.

Dr. Arif Kamal, an oncologist at the American Cancer Society, explains what kind of sunscreen to use with your children and how often to reapply it.