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Cat lovers may be pleased to hear that their feline friends may not aggravate the effects of asthma in children. A study involving more than 30,000 young people in Sweden found no significant short-term difference in asthma outcomes between children who lived with cats and those who didn't.

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These tools predict answers based on patterns, which can lead to confident but incomplete or incorrect advice.

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Using AI for health questions? Here’s what to know before you trust the answer. These tools predict answers based on patterns, which can lead to confident but incomplete or incorrect advice.

Several theories attempt to explain why it is difficult to lose weight. One aspect is certain: weight balance isn’t a simple math problem to solve.

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

Men have higher rates of chronic disease and shorter lifespans than women. But there are opportunities for change, as declining smoking rates show.

Getting men to adopt healthier habits requires persistence, patience and public attention — but it can be done

People on both sides of the political aisle support more stringent regulations on ultra-processed foods, according to a new survey.

Americans want stricter regulations on ultra-processed food makers, poll shows People on both sides of the political aisle support more stringent regulations, including warning labels on certain products.

Advocates of assisted spelling say it has improved the lives of many people with autism. But many medical experts are skeptical.

MAHA's treatments for autism: camel's milk, stem cell injections — and spelling therapy

With more children going to pediatricians for mental health issues, primary care doctors need more tools, study says.

Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows This underscores the need for pediatricians to receive enhanced training to diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, researchers say.

Many older adults live with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, or depression. Research shows that LGBTQIA+ adults are more likely to experience many of these conditions earlier in life, driven in part by long-term stress, discrimination, and barriers to care.

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Healthy aging in the LGBTQIA+ community An estimated 3 million American adults age 50 and older identify as LGBTQIA+,* and that number is expected to grow to about 7 million by 2030 as the U.S. population continues to age. While LGBTQIA+ adults in general are more likely to experience certain health problems than the general population, t...

Congress' decision not to extend ACA marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternatives to comprehensive health insurance.

Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution

Flavanols help protect against heart disease, but most people don't eat enough of them. Here are foods rich in them.

Flavanols can help prevent heart disease, but most people don't eat enough fruits and veggies to get them Flavanols help protect cells from inflammation and oxidative stress — both of which are linked to chronic diseases.