Medical News

• Oct 29, 2026 Cooling Mattresses: What Experts and Editors Say About Four Picks Cooling materials and airflow may help reduce heat buildup during sleep. Four editor and expert picks offer different feels, materials and support.
• Oct 29, 2026 Gift Ideas for Teen Boys: Useful Picks for Hobbies, Comfort and Everyday Life A parent-informed gift list spans creative tools, games, clothes and comfort items, with practical details to consider before choosing.
• Oct 29, 2026 Prime Editing Enters a Wilson Disease Trial, With Human Results Still to Come A first patient has received an in-body DNA editor for Wilson disease. The early trial will test safety and whether it can reduce copper buildup.
• Oct 29, 2026 10 Balanced Breakfast Ideas With Nutrients Linked to Brain Health These breakfasts combine protein, whole grains, produce and healthy fats. Their ingredients may support steady energy, while evidence for brain benefits varies.
• Oct 29, 2026 Why Cold Weather Can Make Joint Pain and Stiffness Feel Worse Cold may worsen joint discomfort through several possible pathways, though it doesn’t cause arthritis. Learn what may help and when to seek care.
• Oct 29, 2026 Colorectal Cancer Rates Rise Across Age Groups Under 70 A U.S. analysis found colorectal cancer rates rose in 2023, including among adults in their 60s. The reasons remain unclear.
• Oct 29, 2026 Kona Ironman Finish Reversals Show the Limits of Endurance Taylor Knibb won after a late reversal at Kona, a year after her own race ended in heartbreak. The finish offers no diagnosis of what happened to Solveig Løvset...
• Oct 28, 2026 Four Skechers Sneakers Ranked for Walking Comfort and Running Performance A hands-on ranking compares four Skechers styles, from plush daily walking shoes to a lightweight race-day model, with trade-offs in support and feel.
• Oct 28, 2026 Laura Geller’s 12-Day Beauty Advent Calendar Offers $256 in Products for $99 Laura Geller’s first beauty advent calendar includes 12 makeup products and tools, with a stated $256 value at a $99 price.
• Oct 28, 2026 Daily Sun Protection and Gentle Skin Care May Help Prevent Dark Spots Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is the main defense against dark spots. Antioxidants and gentle skin care may help, while some pigmentation needs medical review.
• Oct 28, 2026 Miyoko’s Plant-Based Butter Recall: Lot Number, States and Health Risks A recall covers 1,304 cases of Miyoko’s plant-based butter sold in 10 states. Check the lot and best-by date, and don’t eat affected tubs.
• Oct 28, 2026 12 Dermatologist-Recommended Cleansers for Mature Skin Dermatologists explain what to look for in a mature-skin cleanser, with 12 picks for dry, sensitive, combination, and oily skin.
• Oct 28, 2026 Sleep Tips for Adjusting to the Fall Time Change A sleep specialist suggests gradual schedule shifts, morning light and steady routines to help ease the change to standard time.
• Oct 28, 2026 Julius Thomas on Emotional Regulation, Recovery and Life After Football The former NFL tight end turned clinical psychologist says recovery and emotional skills can support performance through demanding work and major life changes.
• Oct 27, 2026 Cold-Linked BH2 Pathway Extends Roundworm Lifespan, but Human Benefits Remain Unclear Cold-grown worms produced more BH2 and lived longer. Human cell findings are promising, but they don’t show that supplements slow aging in people.
• Oct 27, 2026 Choosing a Home Blood Pressure Monitor: Accuracy, Cuff Fit and Useful Features A home monitor can show how blood pressure changes over time. Accuracy depends on a validated model, a well-fitting cuff and consistent measuring habits.
• Oct 27, 2026 Mattress Picks by Sleep Position, Temperature Needs and Joint Comfort Expert guidance and editor testing point to different mattress features for side, back and stomach sleepers, hot sleepers and people with joint discomfort.
• Oct 27, 2026 Protein Needs: What Adults Should Know About Food, Age and Activity Protein supports muscle and other body functions, but needs vary. Food choices and overall diet matter more than maximizing intake.
• Oct 27, 2026 Menopause-Related Dry Eye Can Trigger Watery Eyes: What May Help Hormonal changes can disrupt the tear film and make eyes water in wind. Small studies suggest intentional blinking and certain supplements may help.
• Oct 27, 2026 New Ferritin Cutoffs Could Help Identify Iron Deficiency Earlier Updated ASH ferritin thresholds may identify iron deficiency sooner, including in people whose hemoglobin levels appear normal.