The number of people under age 20 with type 2 diabetes in the US may increase nearly 675% by 2060 if trends continue, researchers say, with an increase of up to 65% in young people with type 1 diabetes.
Bakers may swoon at the thought of being able to crank out elaborate sweets and candies over the holidays, but food writer Casey Barber maintains there's one dessert that's perfect for this time of year. And that's ice cream.
Sesame will be included in the list of major food allergens and subject to food allergen regulatory requirements, starting January 1. Here's what will change.
Early this year, even before the national shortage of infant formula or a demand-driven shortfall of pain medications for kids, children's hospitals began to worry about looming shortages of two critical medications for premature infants: sodium chloride and potassium chloride.
Mars may seem like a dry, desolate place, but the red planet transforms into an otherworldly wonderland in winter, according to a new video shared by NASA.
Of the wellness practices that populated TikTok this year, here's what we should leave in 2022 or could take with us into the new year, according to experts.
Experts say there will likely be a post-holiday bump in respiratory virus numbers, and that could put an even greater strain on supplies of some medications that have been hard to find amid a severe illness season.
Every winter, millions of Americans end the year with tighter waistbands, leading to another annual ritual: the New Year's pledge to lose weight. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans vowed to live healthier in 2022, making it the number one New Year's resolution.
After two years of muted celebrations, New Year's Eve events are back in a big way, even as the US faces a triple threat of RSV, flu and Covid-19. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen shares ways to stay safe if you're attending social functions.
"12 Weeks to a Sharper You: A Guided Program" features all the practical tools you need to stave off brain decline, and also help you feel less anxious, sleep better, improve energy, think more clearly, make better decisions, become more resilient to daily stress, and even lose weight and boost immunity.
How do older adults know when the potential benefits from surgery are worth the risks? And what questions should they ask as they try to figure this out? Here, guidance from experts on how to navigate the process with family and doctors.
This year, humankind glimpsed the universe in ways that were never before possible, and space missions took unprecedented leaps forward in unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos.
No matter where they live in the world, no matter what their cultural or family influences: In general, women are better at empathizing with other people than men, according to a study published Monday in the journal PNAS.
Every year, Google lets shares what everyone searched for the most. This year, among health topics, the biggest concerns were exercise and better mental health, according to the results. Here's what to do if you're still searching for answers.
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a connective tissue disorder. When Sarah Lazarus' daughter was diagnosed with it, she discovered that the majority of cases are going undiagnosed for decades.
The emergency contraceptive pill sold as Plan B One-Step does not prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb and does not cause an abortion, the US Food and Drug Administration said Friday. The agency said it is updating the information included on the leaflet provided with the drug.
Seasonal flu activity remains high in the United States, but continues to slow in most parts of the country, according to data published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
