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Some 30% of Americans make at least one New Year’s resolution, statistics show — and they generally focus on exercising, eating healthier and losing weight.Less than 10% of people, however, stick with their resolutions throughout the year, with nearly a quarter quitting in the first week.To boost the success rate of resolutions, two doctors recommend pivoting from "quick fixes" and focusing more on science-based ways to achieve long-term wellness.OPRAH JOINS […]

A promising drug combination could help people with leukemia who don't respond to traditional treatments, according to new research.A team at Oregon Health and Science University made the discovery by analyzing samples from more than 300 patients with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML.More than 20,000 Americans are diagnosed with AML each year, making it one of the most common types of leukemia, data show. It is also one of the […]

A large new study suggests that statins may help more people with type 2 diabetes than previously thought.Researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs reduced the risk of death and serious cardiovascular events not only in high-risk patients, but also in those considered low-risk based on standard 10-year heart disease predictions, according to a press release.While statins are commonly prescribed to people with diabetes, there has been uncertainty about whether patients […]

Chronic and fatal diseases do not choose favorites, as many celebrities faced health scares in 2025.From cancer diagnoses to neurological complications, below are five celebrity health battles that stood out this year.Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm after undergoing a brain scan with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen of Amen Clinics.KIM KARDASHIAN'S BRAIN ANEURYSM SCARE: DOCTORS REVEAL WARNING SIGNS TO NEVER IGNOREThe 45-year-old reality TV star revealed in a […]

Scientists may have pinpointed a way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease in an animal study.The study, led by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, found that restoring a central cellular energy molecule in mice’s brains reversed the markers of the disease, including brain changes and cognitive decline.Researchers analyzed two Alzheimer’s mouse models — as well as human Alzheimer’s brain tissue — and found severe levels of NAD+ decline.NEW VITAMIN COMPOUND SHOWS PROMISE […]

The New York State Department of Health reported a record surge in influenza activity, with 71,123 positive flu cases recorded statewide during the week ending December 20.Health officials said the figure represents the highest number of flu cases ever reported in a single week since influenza became a reportable disease in New York in 2004.State health data show the weekly total reflects a 38% increase from the previous reporting period, […]

If the stress of the holidays wreaked havoc on your gut, you’re not alone — 76% of Americans experience gastrointestinal distress during the holiday season, according to a recent national survey from Oshi Health and YouGov.Digestive problems can be triggered not only by holiday overeating, but also by stress. Financial worries, disrupted routines, fatigue and interpersonal dynamics rank as some of the top causes."I see an uptick in psychiatry-related GI […]

Regular exercise may do more than strengthen the heart. It could also reprogram the nerves that control how the heart beats, new research has found.The discovery could eventually help doctors better treat common conditions such as irregular heart rhythms, chest pain, angina and stress-related "broken-heart" syndrome, according to scientists at the University of Bristol in the U.K.The study, which looked at lab rats trained over 10 weeks, found that moderate […]

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