It’s tough to avoid the current hype about the health benefits of injecting peptides. Although these substances – essentially, synthetic bits of protein in solution – have long made the rounds in the fitness world, their popularity has exploded. Social media influencers, podcasters, wellness clinics and online sellers promote peptides ...Read more

Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions.

But the real superpower of an active lifestyle is what it can do for health and quality of life over time. Scientific evidence repeatedly demonstrates that physical activity reduces the risk of ...Read more

Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn’t rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall and winter, immigration attorneys say.

The waiver program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, allows ...Read more

Complaints about hospital food are certainly not new, and Jell-O and fruit juice are often the butt of related jokes. But the Trump administration has recently upped the ante.

It is urging the public to report hospitals and nursing homes that serve sugary drinks, nutrition shakes, or meals that it says don’t meet dietary guidelines ...Read more

MIAMI — Ozzie Echemendia’s “second chance of life” came in the form of a wire that runs from his brain all the way to his upper chest.

Echemendia is in a battle with Parkinson’s disease, a movement disorder that affects the nervous system and usually worsens over time, causing tremors and making it difficult to walk and speak. It wasn...Read more

The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction crisis calls for a number of ambitious public health approaches that some experts say are laudable but will be hampered by the administration’s own actions.

The sweeping 195-page National Drug Control Strategy, published May 4, advocates for making ...Read more

In 2019, Mia Tretta, then a high school freshman at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, was struck in the stomach by a round from a .45-caliber semiautomatic handgun fired by a schoolmate. Two students were killed during the attack, including her best friend, and two others were injured.

When she graduated from high school, she ...Read more

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting "988.”

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Someone in America dies by suicide every 11 minutes. It's that common. But not normal.

Humans have evolved over centuries to survive. So when people try to kill themselves, something has gone ...Read more

In an unexpected twist, President Donald Trump’s administration moved to abandon its legal fight to obtain private medical records of youth who received gender-affirming care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Late Wednesday, a U.S. Department of Justice lawyer filed a two-sentence motion to “voluntarily dismiss” its appeal of ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Eleven people have been diagnosed with measles in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania health officials said Wednesday.

After three people with measles were hospitalized in the central Pennsylvania county, state Department of Health staff conducted contact tracing in the area, located east of Harrisburg and north of Lancaster.

They ...Read more

Annual medical checkups typically cover the basics: diet, exercise and mental state. Surprisingly, many primary care providers fail to ask about one of the fundamental contributors to well-being: sleep.

We are two neuroscientists who study sleep and memory. We have both experienced this omission with our own doctors, even though we ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve always been active, but after being diagnosed with breast cancer and starting my treatment, I’m a little worried about getting back into my routine. Is it OK to exercise during cancer treatment?

ANSWER: It’s well known that exercise decreases the risk of developing cancer. Studies have shown there is a 30%-35% ...Read more

High in protein and nutrients, lentils have stepped into a diverse range of nutritious recipes for Meatless Monday and beyond.

The folklore

Lentils have sustained ancient cultures all over the globe for 10,000 years. The oldest cultivated legume, lentils have been Biblically and historically referenced, yet have the long-time reputation as “...Read more

If you’re prone to motion sickness, you’re probably familiar with some of the simple steps to quell the nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats that this common problem can trigger. For example, when traveling by car, insist on driving or ride in the front seat. On a boat, stare at the horizon or close your eyes.

“Motion sickness was long ...Read more

Spring is in full swing, which means the growing season is officially underway in many parts of the country. Soon, local and seasonal produce will be available at your local grocery store, farm stand, farmers’ markets, or even in your very own backyard.

“Seasonal eating means consuming produce at its peak ripeness, which helps retain more ...Read more

If you or someone you know is seeking help for addiction recovery, contact the free and confidential treatment referral hotline, 1-800-662-HELP, or visit findtreatment.gov.

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A day after Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in late September 2024, Toni Brewer had no power or water. The storm had strewn fallen trees across ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Art Curtis was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2009, the losses came one by one: first driving, then reading, then the ability to bathe on his own. His husband, Gene Girimonte, stayed by his side in their San Rafael home, balancing caregiving with a full-time job.

In that moment, Girimonte became ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My child seems more tired than other kids, they don't keep up like they used to and have complained of chest discomfort when playing or running. Could these be signs of a heart condition?

ANSWER: Symptoms like fatigue or chest discomfort in children are common and often have simple, nonserious explanations. Chest pain is one ...Read more

A new artificial intelligence model developed by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, can help specialists detect pancreatic cancer up to three years before most clinical diagnoses, allowing curative treatment.

The AI identifies subtle signs of disease before tumors are visible on routine abdominal CT scans, Mayo reports.

“The greatest ...Read more

Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense, and even in moments that should be restful they feel a lingering sense of urgency. Conversations replay in their mind, unfinished tasks resurface, and their nervous system seems unwilling to power down.

You may recognize this ...Read more