Let's Address Tomorrow's Antivax Arguments Today: Pediatrics Expert

Public health officials must prepare to counter ongoing anti-vaccine sentiment in coming years, argues a leading pediatrician-scientist.

“Antivaccine activism became a major lethal force in America” during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an estimated 200,000 deaths among the unvaccinated, according to an article in the jour...

Airport and Aircraft Noise Can Hurt Your Heart

Folks who live near airports are used to the regular roar of jet airliners taking off and landing.

But they likely don’t know that all this ruckus could be harming their heart health, a new study says.

People exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing their risk of heart at...

Sugary Drinks Are To Blame for Millions of Diabetes, Heart Disease Cases Worldwide

Sugar-sweetened drink consumption accounts for more than 2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes, and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease worldwide annually.

According to new research published Jan. 6 in the journal Nature Medicine, people all over the world are impacted by this growing problem. Colombia, Mexico, and South Afric...

Can the Mediterranean Diet Boost Your Memory?

The Mediterranean diet is renown for its ability to improve heart health and help folks lose weight.

Now a new rat study says this eating pattern also might provide folks a boost in brain power.

Lab rats fed a Mediterranean diet developed changes in gut bacteria that researchers linked to better memory and improved cognitive performa...

Morning Coffee Linked to Longer Life, Heart Health Benefits

For many, coffee is a beloved morning ritual, fueling the day ahead. But what if the time you drink it could influence how long -- and how well -- you live?

New research published Jan. 8 in the European Heart Journal suggests that when you enjoy your cup of Joe might be just as important as how much you drink.

The study show...

Diabetes Prevention Program Saves People Money, Study Shows

Preventing diabetes can be as good for a person’s wallet as it is for their health, a new study says.

People participating in a diabetes prevention program saved more than $5,000 in direct medical costs over two years, researchers reported recently in the journal Diabetes Care.

These prediabetic folks saved money by no...