Cancer screenings exist to try to detect the disease in its earlier stages, and ultimately to save lives. But screenings for lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide—are narrow, and ...

As families gather for Thanksgiving, here's what to know to protect your family from the new subclade K flu strain.

Pneumonia, a largely preventable disease, caused more than two million deaths in 2021, according to the Global Burden of Disease report. Evidence-based guidance on its diagnosis and management is, ...

Nov. 12, 2025 – Two years ago, Lisa Junker left a holiday party early with an intense earache. She was diagnosed with swimmer's ear and sent home with antibiotic drops. But when she awoke days later ...

Adults over 50 comprise the fastest growing group of cannabis users in the U.S., but does that translate to edibles? Cannabis that you eat or drink offers a lot of pluses for people who want to use it ...

Listening to or playing music later in life could do more than lift your spirits – it might also help keep your mind sharp. A study of more than 10,000 older adults has found that people who regularly ...

Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of heart disease, while daytime light may protect the heart by reinforcing healthy circadian ...

Overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants have skyrocketed over the past eight years, according to a study presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ annual meeting. These ...

Halloween isn’t just for haunted houses and kids running around asking for candy; it's also the season for grown-ups to trade in the pumpkin spice for cocktails, music and a little mischief. Sure, ...

A new type of blood test could help detect multiple cancers early. A team of researchers in California studied a new multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test called Galleri, which can reportedly ...

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) will offer free medical check-ups and other services to older adults at the start of November through its 50 and Better Health Fair.The private ...