New health data released last week showed that life expectancy rates for American Indian and Alaska Natives increased by 4.5 years, the largest increase among racial and ethnic groups,according to a ...

Nick Jonas lost his friend Maya Kibbel to Wilson's disease. Here is how the rare genetic disorder can manifest in the human body, along with the available treatment options.

An estimated 36.2% of Michigan adults were obese in 2024, marking the state’s highest rate in more than a decade. U.S. prevalence of obesity was highest in the Midwest region. Michigan found itself ...

Trikafta, a ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug, has the potential to radically improve lung function and life expectancy for patients living with the condition. However, it remains inaccessible for ...

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Social Security and Medicare recipients could see major changes to their benefits if a new bill passes through Congress. Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino, Republican in New York's 2nd District, ...

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The biggest risk for many during their retirement years is running out of money. That’s the core issue that longer life expectancies create. Longevity risk, or the chance that savings don’t last as ...

Piccioli, a mom of three, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer in May 2024. At the time, she said she had visited an ...

UAB surgeons have completed Alabama’s first living-donor liver transplant, expanding lifesaving options for patients facing ...

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Osteoporosis Bone Disease: Some diseases are so rare that they don't easily affect people, but once they do, they can be difficult to avoid. Let's talk about one such disease. What is granulomatous ...