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Some treatments are recommended by experts for hair loss, while others are currently under research. Image Credit: agrobacter/Getty Images Several new medications to treat hair loss in males and females are currently in clinical trials. Stem cell and fatty acid treatments are also being studied as potential treatments for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia. […]

The actor credits cutting gluten from his diet with helping him lose weight for his role in director Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey.” Getty Images Actor Matt Damon has credited a gluten-free diet with helping him lose weight. The star said it helped return him to his “high school” weight. However, experts say there’s

There is no link between MHT and dementia risk, according to a new review. Image Credit: SVPhilon/Getty Images A new analysis is easing long-standing fears about menopause hormone therapy and dementia. Reviewing data from more than a million women, researchers found MHT neither raises nor lowers dementia risk. Experts say that decisions about hormone therapy

A new report shows that more Americans are surviving cancer than ever before. Getty Images Cancer survival rates have reached a record high, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The positive trend is attributed to innovations in precision treatment, expanded screening, and reduced tobacco use. Despite the overall improvement in

Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. made new policy announcements regarding dietary guidelines, including those related to drinking alcohol. Image Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images RFK Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently announced new dietary guidelines, which include guidance on alcohol consumption.  The new guidelines remove the old standard guidance of

A fasting-mimicking diet may help improve symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Image Credit: Lawren Lu/Stocksy A short-term calorie deficit may be beneficial for people with Crohn’s disease. Research suggests that a calorie deficit for five consecutive days out of every month for three consecutive months could improve symptoms and biological indicators of the disease. Experts say

Research shows that people who stop taking GLP-1 medications regain weight within 2 years. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A new study has found that people regain weight within 2 years of stopping a GLP-1 drug. Metabolic improvements also tend to fade within that time, researchers found. Experts advise that slowly tapering off the medication

The 2025–2030 dietary guidelines include a new inverted food pyramid. Experts have mixed reactions to these changes. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images New federal dietary guidelines recommend increasing protein and full-fat dairy intake while reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and alcohol. Some experts argue that the protein recommendations place too much emphasis on meat and

A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that exercise may provide similar results for depression as therapy.  Exercise is a low cost, widely available option that has various other benefits. This makes it an attractive option

Ultra-processed meats and foods are linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy Research shows that ultra-processed foods can affect type 2 diabetes risk.  A recent study found that eating the equivalent of 2 slices of ham a day can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 15%. 

Researchers say that standard units for cannabis use, similar to those set for alcohol, could help guide safer consumption. Image credit: Wizemark/Stocksy Similar to alcohol consumption, cannabis users could benefit from a similar “standard drink” framework, researchers say. A new study suggests that setting limits could help guide safer consumption among those who frequently use

Research suggests that coffee may offer more benefits than initially thought. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy A 2025 study found that coffee drinkers may have a 40% lower risk of AFib recurrence.  More research from 2025 shows that drinking black coffee daily can lower a person’s overall mortality risk and their risk of death from cardiovascular

Foods found in the Mediterranean diet, such as fruits and vegetables, may contribute to a longer life span. Image Credit: Adrian Rodd/Stocksy Nutrition is believed to play an important role in longevity. Foods like those found in the Mediterranean diet, as well as coffee, can contribute to a longer life span. Red meat, sugary beverages,