Reoperations, readmissions, surgery complications and emergency visits highest among surgery patients with risky drinking and smoking, but raising awareness of alcohol related surgery risk can reduce use.

Researchers say the study finding is some of the first evidence linking muscle weakness and biological age acceleration

Health providers could help by discussing the topic with patients, analysis of National Poll on Healthy Aging data suggests.

Changes to health plan costs and coverage from healthcare.gov, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the likely end of the public health emergency in 2023, make this an important Open Enrollment season.

To address persistent racial disparities and inequities in maternal health in Black and low-income communities, centering the patient voice is key.

Many parents aren’t sure how to dispose unused medicines, one in five think it’s unsafe to take medicine past the expiration date, national poll suggests.

The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, study suggests.

Some viruses, like HPV, can cause cancer. Recent investigation into a monkey virus called SV40 may help researchers understand how human oncogenic viruses work, and how to develop more effective treatments.

More injuries and deaths from firearms, including guns and rifles, could be prevented if parents and others took steps to lock weapons up, report problem behavior and teach children safety 

If you’re a performing artist, the things that put you at highest risk for injury are under your control.

Here’s why it’s important to check on aging neighbors.

Study finds diet is the greatest contributor to death from cardiovascular disease.

Regional hospitals offer communities tools to improve disaster preparation for children, particularly those with health needs and disabilities.

People over 50 are being hit hard by food cost inflation, but those in poor physical or mental health, and those with low incomes and less education, are being hit hardest.

Only around half of those who have hypertension or conditions linked to blood pressure regularly monitor, but health care providers’ recommendations increase older adults’ monitoring at home.