An organ was long dismissed as ‘irrelevant’ for adults—this may soon change

The health of this small organ, which was previously thought to be inactive in adulthood can be crucial in cancer treatment.

What to know about colon cancer as cases rise in younger adults

With March marking National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here’s what to know about colorectal cancer — including ...
Variety

Call the Doctor: As Hollywood Gigs Dry Up, Actors Are Playing Fake Patients in Real Hospitals

Peter sits in a hospital gown and raises his voice at the doctor. “I’m not crazy!” the middle-aged man insists as the young woman in the lab coat asks if he has received therapy. He has lymphoma, and ...
Yahoo

Doctor says adults over 60 can feel terrified, vulnerable in wake of Nancy Guthrie abduction

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan, a psychiatrist at Tufts University, said that adults over 60 may feel vulnerable after the abduction of ...
KWCH

Pickleball injuries rise as older adults push themselves too hard, doctor warns

HOLYOKE, Mass. (Aging Untold) — Pickleball, a mashup of ping-pong, tennis and badminton, has been around since 1965, but has recently exploded in popularity. While the sport offers numerous social and ...
Brattleboro Reformer

MedStar Health Survey Finds Nearly Three-Quarters of Adults Are Concerned About Heart Health, But Many Aren't Telling Their Doctor

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national MedStar Health survey found 71% of adults are at least somewhat concerned about their heart health, but their worry is not turning into ...
Fox 23

Local medical professionals share tips to stay safe, warm during winter weather

TULSA, Okla. — Winter weather is moving into the area, bringing dangerously cold temperatures, icy roads, and increased safety risks for families across Green Country. Medical professionals say ...