Marilynn Larkin

Older adults who are sensitive to the distress of others are more likely to feel anxious or depressed themselves because of a psychological mechanism called “emotional contagion,” researchers suggested.

Cardiorespiratory fitness emerged as a stronger predictor of all-cause mortality than did any traditional risk factor across the spectrum of age, sex, and race in a modeling study that included more than 750,000 US veterans.

Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT can detect extensive coronary artery calcium (CAC), an independent predictor of all-cause death and cardiovascular events, new research suggested.

Weight loss drugs, compounding, vitamin D, and AI all piqued readers’ interest — and sometimes, ire — this past year.

Two pilot projects will investigate how space technology can reduce emergency department visits and improve outcomes for patients without a family doctor.

Two pilot projects based on space technology hold the promise of reducing emergency department (ED) visits and improving patient outcomes in Canada.

Although universal coverage of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices in 2021 led to improved care for children with diabetes in British Columbia, equity gaps for the most deprived persist, a new analysis showed.

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule that updates the “healthy” nutrient claim on food labels, although compliance by manufacturers is voluntary.

The scientific report that offers evidence-based guidance for the next iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has been submitted to

The federal government is seeking comments on the document used to inform the coming update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.