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Taking a Daily Multivitamin May Help Boost Function As You Age, According to New Research
There’s a surprising amount of controversy surrounding something almost 40% of older Americans do every day: take a multivitamin.1 These supplements are marketed as health-boosting nutritional insurance policies—but some studies have found they don’t do much, beyond wasting consumers’ money. New data only add to the back-and-forth.
Taking a daily multivitamin may help boost function as you age, according to new research
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer New research found that people who took a daily multivitamin had better functional health than those who took a placebo. However, the study has not yet been peer-reviewed, so the findings should be considered preliminary. Experts generally recommend getting vitamins from food rather than supplements, though supplements may be beneficial in certain circumstances.
Taking a Daily Multivitamin May Help Boost Function As You Age, According to New Research
It’s possible multivitamins could help people function better day-to-day, but the science isn’t settled.Credit: UniversalImagesGroup / Contributor / Getty Images • New research found that people who took a daily multivitamin had better functional health than those who took a placebo. • However, the study has not yet been peer-reviewed, so the findings should be considered preliminary.
Which is better for immunity?
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Vitamin D vs. Vitamin C: Which Is Better for Immunity?
With cold and flu season approaching, there’s lots of chatter about whether vitamin C or vitamin D is better for fighting off infections. The truth, however, is a little more complicated: Both vitamins are vital for immune health, but one isn’t universally “better” than the other—and they may not support your immune system in the ways you think they do.
Vitamin D vs. Vitamin C: Which Is Better for Immunity?
Vitamin C and vitamin D both support immune function in different ways, but neither will prevent you from getting sick on their own. • Vitamin C may slightly shorten colds, while vitamin D deficiency can increase infection risk—what matters most is avoiding low levels of either. • Most people can meet vitamin C needs through food, while vitamin D is harder to get and may require testing if you’re at risk for deficiency.
U.S. News Decision Points
A new study finds that routing some emergency patients to chair-based treatment can shorten stays without adding beds, staff or significant costs. In most emergency departments, beds are a hot commodity. But some patients don't actually need a bed for their treatment – and accurately identifying those people is a low-lift but effective way to increase efficiency without sacrificing care quality, finds a study recently published in the journal Management Science.
The doctor, the patient and … the podcaster?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Jamie Ducharme For The New York Times A few years ago, Jenny Ip found herself in a cardiologist’s office after her bloodwork showed her cholesterol levels had shot up. The doctor asked her a few questions about her lifestyle and then recommended a statin, Ip recalled. But Ip, now 46, wanted more testing before starting a new medication. Her doctor wasn’t convinced it was necessary.
'Education at the Bedside': How MDCalc Is Helping Doctors Diagnose
MDCalc's Shazia Siddique discusses how MDCalc's new scores are helping clinicians find the right tool for the job. If a doctor isn't sure how to treat a patient, chances are they'll consult MDCalc . Used by 80% of U.S. clinicians, MDCalc is a repository of more than 800 clinical decision-support tools, including medical calculators, risk assessments, diagnostic aids and other resources that inform patient care. Having access to that robust collection of tools is great.
5 Dietitian-Approved Ways To Make Canned Tuna Healthier Original
Canned tuna is a go-to pantry staple for lots of reasons: It’s tasty, shelf-stable, affordable, and convenient. “Tuna is a great lean source of protein and full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support brain health, help reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of heart disease,” Blair Cooley, RD, told Health.
What Actually Makes People Start Thinking About Aging? It’s Usually Not a Birthday
This article is part of HEALTH’s Longevity Insights Report. Read the full analysis of the key findings here. You might expect a milestone birthday to be the moment you start thinking more seriously about getting older. HEALTH’s new survey suggests that’s not usually what flips the switch. Instead, aging tends to feel most urgent after something makes it personal: a new medical diagnosis, an unexpected symptom, watching someone your own age get sick, or losing a parent or loved one.
Obsessing about ultra-processed foods but ignoring what matters far more: A balanced diet
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Your overall diet may matter more than whether foods are ultra-processed
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Your Overall Diet May Matter More Than Whether Foods Are Ultra-Processed Original
New research suggests there’s room for processed foods, such as some cereals, in a healthy diet. douglas324 / Getty Images New research suggests that the overall quality of your diet may matter more than whether the foods you eat are processed. Diet quality was a stronger predictor of health outcomes than food processing levels. That doesn’t mean ultra-processed foods are healthy, but experts said it suggests that processing level alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
‘ALS Doesn't Wait.' David Betts on Why Healthcare Must Move Faster
David Betts, a healthcare strategist diagnosed with ALS, discusses how the industry can move faster to develop and approve new technologies to help patients. David Betts spent more than two decades working as a healthcare strategist at Deloitte Consulting , largely focused on healthcare consumerism . In 2024, he unexpectedly got a very different window into the system when he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease ALS.
Experimental peptides are being advertised for Long COVID. But the evidence is trailing behind.
Miles Griffis / The Sick Times Key points you should know: Peptides, short chains of amino acids that can have drug-like effects, are booming in popularity — even though many have not been thoroughly studied in humans and are not Food and Drug Administration–approved. Despite the lack of research, some medical clinics and providers are advertising peptides as Long COVID therapies, and they are often hyped up on social media. GLP-1 medications are also peptides.
Estrogen levels by age: What’s normal—and when you should talk to a doctor
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Estrogen Levels by Age: What’s Normal—And When You Should Talk to a Doctor Original
If you’re suddenly dealing with symptoms like irregular periods, fatigue, mood swings, or changes in body composition or weight, you may wonder whether estrogen is playing a role. But the answer isn’t so straightforward. Estrogen naturally rises and falls throughout life—and even throughout a single menstrual cycle—so what’s “normal” depends on your age, reproductive stage, and overall health. What Is Estrogen—and Why Does It Matter?
Why Experts Say It's Time to Change the Conversation Around Pregnancy and Motherhood Original
13 min read OLIVIA SLEDZIK VIVIDLY remembers clutching her phone in bed at midnight, crying and desperately searching the Internet for reassurance. “Do other people feel like this?” she wondered. “Why do I feel so scared?” Sledzik, who is 35 and lives in Rhode Island, was terrified of getting pregnant and having a baby—and during that late-night doomscroll a few years ago, she felt alone in her fear.
The Doctor, the Patient and the Podcaster?
(Science Times) A few years ago, Jenny Ip found herself in a cardiologist's office after her bloodwork showed her cholesterol levels had shot up. The doctor asked her a few questions about her lifestyle and then recommended a statin, Ip recalled. But Ip, now 46, wanted more testing before starting a new medication. Her doctor wasn't convinced it was necessary.
How Task Sharing Can Improve Access to Mental Health Care
Nearly 30% of U.S. adults report trying – and failing – to get mental health treatment, with many blocked by barriers like cost, inadequate insurance and provider shortages. Training and hiring new mental health providers is one solution, but a recent report suggests training other healthcare workers – whether or not they have expertise in mental health – to help deliver this care is another promising option. The report, from the McKinsey Health Institute, focuses on task sharing.
The Doctor, the Patient and … the Podcaster?
The Doctor, the Patient and … the Podcaster? The dynamic in the exam room is changing as more people show up ready to talk about what they’ve heard on podcasts. Credit...Zach Hackman June 24, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ET A few years ago, Jenny Ip found herself in a cardiologist’s office after her bloodwork showed her cholesterol levels had shot up. The doctor asked her a few questions about her lifestyle and then recommended a statin, Ms. Ip recalled.
How some people's brains make an extraordinary recovery from stroke
Scientists are working to enhance stroke recovery A well-known actor who had experienced a stroke was treated by stroke specialist Sandor Nardai. The actor had been left with aphasia, or an impaired ability to speak â brutal for anyone, but âprobably the most devastating thing that could happen to an actorâ, says Nardai. After three months of recovery, though, the actor was able to say some words. After a year, he voiced a commercial.
The Best Time to Wake Up After 60, According to Sleep Experts Original
For many older adults, the teenage habit of staying up late, then sleeping the day away, is a distant memory. Aging often makes us gravitate toward earlier sleep and wake times—sometimes, to an extreme degree.1 "Nobody likes to wake up at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning," but that's exactly when some older adults find their eyes opening, said Brienne Miner, MD, an assistant professor at the Yale School of Medicine who specializes in geriatrics and sleep medicine.
EmPATH Units: Better Care Brings Better Outcomes to Mental Health Crises in the ER
EmPATH units are demonstrating what emergency psychiatric care can look like – to the benefit of hospitals, providers and patients alike. A loud, crowded, chaotic emergency room is among the last places many people would want to be during a mental health crisis. But that's exactly where many patients are forced to wait, sometimes for hours or even days on end, until an inpatient psychiatric bed opens up.
‘You Don't Have Time to Mess Around': Author James Morone on the Brutal Politics of Healthcare Reform
‘If you're looking for a little easy victory, healthcare is not the place.' Author James Morone on the polarized politics of healthcare. What unites Presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden? All three, in very different ways, brought healthcare to the forefront of American politics, says James Morone , a professor emeritus of political science at Brown University.
トランプはなぜ「ベイプの味方」を演じるのか
2019年12月、当時米食品医薬品局（FDA）のタバコ製品センターを率いていたミッチ・ゼラーのもとに、同僚から緊急の電話が入った。 その数カ月前、ドナルド・トランプ政権は若年層によるフレーバー付き電子タバコ（ベイプ）の使用拡大を受け、タバコ味以外のすべてのフレーバー製品を市場から排除する方針を打ち出していた。当時、米国ではティーンエイジャーの約30％がニコチン製品を使用していたという。 ところがゼラーによると、同年12月になってホワイトハウスは方針を転換し、FDAに対して、禁止対象をJuulのようなポッド型ベイプに限定し、メントールフレーバーは除外するよう指示したという。ゼラーはこの方針転換について、2020年の大統領選を控えたトランプが当初の規制案に対する反発を懸念した結果だと指摘している。 「ホワイトハウスは、自ら掲げた政策から後退したのです」とゼラーは語った。 「ベイプ票」に揺れたトランプ政権...
A Focus on Patients Instead of Paperwork
Many doctors’ attitudes toward electronic health records boil down to an old cliche: can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. “I don’t know anyone who would say, ‘I’d rather go back to paper.’ But [the electronic health record] has objectively made the experience of practicing medicine worse for clinicians,” says Robert Fields, M.D., executive vice president and chief clinical officer at Massachusetts’ Beth Israel Lahey Health.
Trump Wants to Be the Hero Vapers Don’t Really Need
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Trump Wants to Be the Hero Vapers Don’t Really Need
In December of 2019, Mitch Zeller, who at the time ran the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, got an urgent phone call from a fellow staffer at the agency. A few months earlier, President Donald Trump and his administration had vowed to take e-cigarettes in every flavor except tobacco off the market to quash a youth vaping epidemic that, at the time, saw almost 30 percent of American teens using nicotine.
Tips on stepping back from screens and starting a new hobby
DURING the winter of 2024, Rachel Martin came to a startling realization: She spent most of her free time staring at screens. “I couldn’t really think of hobbies or things that I did that took a break from the digital world,” she said. With pastimes like watching television, playing video games and creating digital art, Martin, 33, sometimes spent more than 12 hours per day looking at screens. She longed for an analog alternative.
I Tried the 'Women's Anatomy' Push-Ups Everyone's Talking About—But Are They Actually Better?
A push-up tweak for women is taking off online. Drazen Zigic / Getty Images Online, some people claim that a slight tweak to the standard push-up is better suited to women’s bodies. The variation involves turning the hands slightly outward during the exercise. Experts say the adjustment may make push-ups feel more comfortable, but proper form matters most for effectiveness. I’ve been a regular gym-goer my entire adult life.
Why Female Doctors Are Walking Away From Medicine – and How to Keep Them
Female physicians often provide better patient outcomes, yet they leave the workforce years earlier than men. Lisa Rotenstein on how to tackle the attrition gender gap. By 2036, the U.S. is projected to be short up to 86,000 doctors. Bringing new physicians in the door is one way to bridge that gap – but it's also important to keep existing ones from walking out.
7 ways to keep your bones strong as you get older
Jamie Ducharme Fact checked by Nick Blackmer As people age, their bones become weaker, increasing the risk of falls. However, you can take several steps to keep your bones strong as you age. Exercising, getting regular check-ups, and prioritizing certain nutrients can all support bone health. Many adults over 50 have osteoporosis or osteopenia, meaning their bones have weakened and become prone to fractures.
7 Ways to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Get Older Original
Milk is rich in calcium, which supports healthy bones. manusapon kasosod / Getty Images As people age, their bones become weaker, increasing the risk of falls. However, you can take several steps to keep your bones strong as you age. Exercising, getting regular check-ups, and prioritizing certain nutrients can all support bone health. Many adults over 50 have osteoporosis or osteopenia, meaning their bones have weakened and become prone to fractures.
Your heart rate is more uneven than you think. This is what it says about your health Original
By Jamie Ducharme7th May 2026 Micro-fluctuations in the time between heartbeats are proving a helpful indicator of mental health, stress levels and exercise capacity. They could even provide insight into how well you are ageing. A Artem Kirillov is not, by nature, the kind of person to take it easy. "I prefer to push myself further, even if I feel a bit off," says Kirillov, who is 40, lives in London and works in health tech.
Patients Already Trust AI With Their Health Questions. This CEO Wants to Meet Them There.
CEO Jeffrey Flaks explains why his health system built an AI chatbot instead of warning patients away from them. One in three U.S. adults has turned to an artificial intelligence tool, such as a chatbot, for health information and advice – despite serious concerns about the accuracy of such programs. Rather than fighting against the influence of “Dr. AI,” Hartford HealthCare President and CEO Jeffrey Flaks decided to lean in.
When to Get a First Mammogram? Many Women Aren’t Sure, Survey Finds
Pop quiz: When should you get your first mammogram to screen for breast cancer? These days, many medical experts agree that age 40 is the rule of thumb — but their patients don't necessarily know that. In a recent survey, 44% of women said they thought mammograms should begin at age 50.1 The confusion is understandable, since guidelines on this topic are ever-evolving and sometimes contradictory.
When to Get a First Mammogram? Many Women Aren’t Sure, Survey Finds
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Most medical organizations recommend that women get their first mammogram at age 40.<br>Credit: Tom Werner / Getty Images A new survey suggests many women are confused about when to begin getting mammograms. The survey found that 44% of women believe screening should start at age 50. This runs counter to recommendations from most medical organizations, which advise starting screening at age 40.
Peptides are unproven as health aids. FDA may unleash them anyway
Pick an ailment — joint pain, brain fog, insomnia — and there’s probably a peptide therapy promising to treat it. Never mind that many of these amino acid–based products are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, have hardly been studied in people and may not be intended for human use at all. Some people aren’t afraid to go DIY, buying peptides from online retailers or overseas suppliers and injecting them at home, whether their doctors know about it or not.
Psychiatrists’ use of biomarkers could open a new window into mental health diagnoses
Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression. After she gave birth, her depression worsened. It was joined by a slew of unexplained health problems. Miller, a neuroscientist, said she saw several psychiatrists and got prescriptions for drug after drug. Over two years, she tried four antidepressants and two antipsychotics. None of that helped — until her primary care doctor noticed high levels of an autoimmune marker in her blood.
'Bilim kurgu gibi': Yeni bağışıklık sistemi tedavileri kanserle nasıl savaşıyor?
Kaynak, Emmanuel Lafont/ BBC Fotoğraf altı yazısı, Uzmanlar, vücudun kendisine benzemeyen hücreleri tespit etme ve ortadan kaldırma konusunda doğal bir yeteneğe sahip olduğunu söylüyor. Haber bilgisi Yazan, Jamie Ducharme 6 dakika önce Okuma süresi 6 dk 71 yaşındaki Maureen Sideris, 2008 yılında kalın bağırsak kanseri tedavisi görürken ameliyat olmak zorunda kaldı. Tedavisi başarılı oldu ama ameliyat sonrası iyileşme süreci oldukça zorlu geçti.
Jinsi tiba mpya ya kuongeza kinga mwilini inavyoondoa saratani
Usomaji maandishi tu kupunguza gharama za data Chanzo cha picha, Emmanuel Lafont/ BBC Maelezo kuhusu taarifa Author, Jamie Ducharme Nafasi, BBC Dakika 3 zilizopita Muda wa kusoma: Dakika 6 Baada ya karibu miaka 100 ya maendeleo, sasa matibabu yanayoimarisha mfumo wa kinga ya mwili ili kupambana na saratani ili kuokoa maisha ya wagonjwa yamepatikana. Maureen Sideris mwenye umri wa miaka 71 alipotibiwa saratani ya utumbo mpana mwaka 2008, ilibidi afanyiwe operesheni.
Como uma nova onda de imunoterapia está eliminando cânceres
Ilustração de células T com forma humana com lanternas, investigando um tumor em meio a células normais Maureen Sideris tem 71 anos e mora em Nova York, nos Estados Unidos. Em 2008, ela recebeu tratamento de câncer do cólon e precisou passar por uma cirurgia. Seu tratamento foi bem sucedido, mas o processo de recuperação do pós-operatório foi cansativo. Quatorze anos depois, Sideris foi diagnosticada com câncer do esôfago.
Como uma nova onda de imunoterapia está eliminando cânceres
Maureen Sideris tem 71 anos e mora em Nova York, nos Estados Unidos. Em 2008, ela recebeu tratamento de câncer do cólon e precisou passar por uma cirurgia. Seu tratamento foi bem sucedido, mas o processo de recuperação do pós-operatório foi cansativo. Quatorze anos depois, Sideris foi diagnosticada com câncer do esôfago. Mas, desta vez, seu tratamento, baseado em um teste clínico, parecia radicalmente diferente.
Como uma nova onda de imunoterapia está eliminando cânceres
Crédito, Emmanuel Lafont/BBC Article Information Author, Jamie Ducharme Role, BBC Future 15 abril 2026 Tempo de leitura: 9 min Maureen Sideris tem 71 anos e mora em Nova York, nos Estados Unidos. Em 2008, ela recebeu tratamento de câncer do cólon e precisou passar por uma cirurgia. Seu tratamento foi bem sucedido, mas o processo de recuperação do pós-operatório foi cansativo. Quatorze anos depois, Sideris foi diagnosticada com câncer do esôfago.
Como uma nova onda de imunoterapia está eliminando cânceres
Após um século de desenvolvimento, começam a ser usados os tratamentos que promovem o sistema imunológico do corpo para combater o câncer — e eles já estão salvando vidas. Maureen Sideris tem 71 anos e mora em Nova York, nos Estados Unidos. Em 2008, ela recebeu tratamento de câncer do cólon e precisou passar por uma cirurgia. Seu tratamento foi bem sucedido, mas o processo de recuperação do pós-operatório foi cansativo. Quatorze anos depois, Sideris foi diagnosticada com câncer do esôfago.
Como uma nova onda de imunoterapia está eliminando cânceres
Maureen Sideris tem 71 anos e mora em Nova York, nos Estados Unidos. Em 2008, ela recebeu tratamento de câncer do cólon e precisou passar por uma cirurgia. Seu tratamento foi bem sucedido, mas o processo de recuperação do pós-operatório foi cansativo. Quatorze anos depois, Sideris foi diagnosticada com câncer do esôfago. Mas, desta vez, seu tratamento, baseado em um teste clínico, parecia radicalmente diferente.
Long COVID is significantly underreported across the globe
Miles Griffis / The Sick Times. Image source: Pexels Key points you should know: Long COVID, which has affected more than 400 million people around the world, is often underreported, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Some people with Long COVID are missed because of limited medical and public health resources, as well as a lack of guidance from governments and public health authorities.
How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness
Fifteen years ago, a string of women at a neurological hospital in London all showed signs of the same strange illness. Some were stiff and stuporous, while others were experiencing seizures or issues with movement. But their experiences had all begun with what seemed like textbook episodes of psychosis, complete with agitation, hallucinations and delusions. In the throes of those symptoms, some had gone to emergency departments or psychiatric hospitals.
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