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Physical activity on the job may actually increase dementia risk, a new study finds. It reiterates the physical activity paradox, the idea that not all exercise is beneficial.
A new study challenges the idea that marijuana is not addictive, finding the number of Americans with cannabis use disorder increased from 15.3 million in 2021 to 19.4 million in 2024.
Are electric toothbrushes vastly superior to manual ones? Not necessarily, a Temple University dentist says. Here's how to choose the right brush for you.
Traffic fatalities are more common on days that new albums from megastars are released, a new study finds. Researcher suspect this increase is due to drivers being distracted by their attempts to play new music from their phones.
The Lindsay Clancy trial has put focus on postpartum psychosis, a rare mental health disorder that causes hallucinations and mania and can put people's lives in danger.
Running isn't the only way to get a good workout. In fact, some of the best forms of exercise put very little stress on your joints. Low-impact exercise offers many of the same health benefits as higher-impact workouts while being gentler on your knees, hips, and ankles. That makes it a good choice for people who are new to exercise, recovering from an injury, managing joint pain, or simply…
Childhood vaccination exemptions reached a record high during the 2025-2026 school year, a new CDC report says. Of children entering kindergarten, 4.2% had at least one exemption, up from 3.6% the previous school year.
A 'brain dump' is a type of therapeutic journaling that involves writing down thoughts and worries for a specific amount of time in an effort to alleviate anxiety and stress. Here's how to do it.
Many teens are turning to AI chatbots for companionship, emotional support and mental health advice. Because teens are still forming their sense of self and often craving social validation, they may be prone to experiencing these simulated relationships as real. Here are tips to help parents set boundaries for safe use.
Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater, is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts. Here’s why health officials are so concerned about this deadly infection – and ways to avoid contracting it.
