Bennett Cole

When doctors first told her she had HIV in 1996, she refused to accept that diagnosis as a life sentence. Today, at 74, she is … Read more

Doctors and hospitals are noticing a clear shift: more people are choosing medications over operations to tackle obesity. As GLP‑1 drugs like semaglutide gain popularity, … Read more

The detection of hantavirus linked to a cruise ship has alarmed health experts and travelers alike. Officials are racing to trace contacts and assess risk … Read more

Healthgrades’ newest rankings for 2026 put a spotlight on hospitals that deliver not only strong clinical results but also outstanding patient experiences. Readers will find … Read more

Doctors and advocates are shifting the language around a common reproductive condition to sharpen diagnosis and reduce stigma. What has long been known as polycystic … Read more

Walking more each day is a simple habit with outsized effects. New evidence and expert opinion suggest that aiming for roughly 8,500 steps daily can … Read more

A growing online subculture promotes “ballmaxxing” as a route to greater masculinity and sexual confidence. The trend combines DIY physical methods, hormone use, and surgery … Read more

New findings suggest a class of metabolic drugs may do more than control blood sugar and body weight. Researchers are increasingly seeing links between GLP-1 … Read more

New research suggests that taking antidepressants while pregnant does not by itself increase a child’s risk of autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Scientists point to careful … Read more

New evidence suggests your nightly sleep length could affect how fast your body ages at a cellular level. A recent study points to a specific … Read more