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Tracking the Rewards of Low Nicotine Cigarettes

People switching to the low-nicotine cigarettes of today are not likely to smoke more to gain the same effect. They may even smoke less. >

Over 40? Perimenopause May Be Beginning

There's no test for the start of the slow transition to menopause. Symptoms can be debilitating, but few women know what to look for. >

A Discovery that Could Put Aging in the Slow Lane

Researchers may have found a way to slow down the aging process by reducing the chronic inflammation that plagues older tissues. >

Depression And The "Like"

Everyone likes approval. Getting a "thumbs-up" for social media posts may mean more to people who are feeling down than others realize. >

Drought-Sensitive Areas Discover the Price of Water

The cost of water is not something we consider when we think of climate change. But in some places it could become a big financial burden. >

Prices for GLP-1 Drugs Surge

Use of diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound has grown by up to 600%. Prices have also soared. Are the costs sustainable? >

Looking at Handwriting for Signs of Cognitive Decline

Digital handwriting analysis could become an inexpensive and non-invasive way to check up on cognitive health. >

The Prostate Cancer That Isn't

Doctors are obligated to call it cancer, but GG1 is a precancerous condition. For most men, active surveillance is safer than treatment. >

Knee Pain? Ragged Cartilage? Research Suggests Surgery’s Not the Best Answer

Some knee injuries may heal better with physical therapy and time than with surgery. A patient's age and the nature of the injury matter. >

A Breakthrough for Kids Who Avoid Food

ARFID is more than picky eating. It can leave kids malnourished. Two approaches seem to help kids who fear food give it another try. >

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