New research presented at an American Heart Association meeting suggests lower blood-pressure goals may help some people after stroke, while benefits were not seen in a diabetes trial.
A Washington state resident has died after exposure to infected cattle, renewing attention on how bird flu can affect people who work around sick animals and contaminated farm environments.
A measles death in New York, the state’s first in three decades, is drawing attention to falling vaccination coverage and the continued danger of a preventable disease.
New guidance highlights that cardiovascular risk in women is not static. Blood pressure, pregnancy complications, menopause, and other transitions can all change the picture.
New studies are renewing interest in whether menopausal hormone therapy affects brain health, but the evidence still does not support using it to prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia.
As daylight fades after the time change, some people notice seasonal depression symptoms. Experts point to light therapy, steady sleep habits and clinical care when symptoms linger.
Telehealth is emerging as a way to ease long waits for memory evaluations, but experts say it works best as part of a broader diagnostic process that still may require…
Lenacapavir may make HIV prevention easier for many people, but the latest reporting shows a familiar gap: regulatory progress is moving faster than real-world supply.
A newly approved generic version of lenacapavir may make one of the newest HIV-prevention options more accessible in lower-income countries, while questions remain about rollout, supply and local approval.
A Washington Post health column on menopause and aging points to a few everyday habits that can support heart health, blood sugar, sleep and bone strength over time.
Updated guidance on menopause symptoms emphasizes individualized care, with hormone therapy still central for many people and nonhormonal options for those who cannot or prefer not to use it.
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