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April 24, 2024

Some patients who see female doctors could live longer, study suggests: ‘Higher empathy’

Patients who are treated by a female physician could live longer and have a reduced risk of hospitalization, new research has found. Doctors react to the findings.

April 20, 2024

Americans need more sleep, less stress, experts say, as Gallup poll reveals troubling findings

A Gallup poll revealed more adults than ever are under-slept and stressed out. 91±¬ÁÏ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel and sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel weighed in with recommendations.

April 11, 2024

Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent'

Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.

March 28, 2024

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.

March 22, 2024

COVID pandemic led to thousands of missed prostate cancer cases, new study finds

Many thousands of prostate cancer cases were missed during the disruption of the COVID pandemic, a new study has found. Dr. Marc Siegel offered insights on the findings.

March 14, 2024

Woman’s life is saved when full-body scan detects deadly condition with no symptoms

Mary Ann Waldron, a healthy Arizona woman, got an elective MRI full-body that detected a deadly condition, leading to a life-saving surgery. She shared details as doctors weighed in as well.

March 11, 2024

Improve your sleep by optimizing 6 biomarkers: ‘Integral to health’

Certain biomarkers — also referred to as biological markers or medical signs — can have a direct impact on sleep. Two experts shared the important measurements and how to optimize them.

March 8, 2024

To live longer, do these 5 things every day, says a brain health expert

There are some things people can do to extend their lives. Dr. Gary Small, a memory, brain and aging expert at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, shares the five most important behaviors.

March 3, 2024

Health's weekend read includes kidney donations, cancer prevention, measles vaccinations and more

This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, including key insights on COVID and autoimmune treatments.

February 29, 2024

Hair loss and prostate medication could also reduce heart disease risk, study finds

Finasteride, a drug that has long been used to treat two common men’s health conditions, could have some unexpected benefits, a new study found. Doctors weigh in.