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Why girls are underdiagnosed with autism — as Grimes, 37, reveals she just found out she’s on the spectrum

Canadian singer Grimes recently revealed her autism diagnosis at 37, highlighting a troubling trend where girls are often diagnosed much later in life — or not at all.

I'm a cardiologist — the 4 worst drinks for heart health including a 'dangerous' Starbucks order

Cardiologist Dr. Evan Levine shares which drinks are most toxic for your heart. Prepare yourself — at least one of them is bound to break your heart.

Jenny McCarthy 'almost died' as a vegan — but experts warn of health risk of her new diet

Jenny McCarthy says the carnivore diet was a gamechanger for her digestion, but experts warn of potential health risks like cancer and kidney stones.

I gained weight during the 'newlywed phase' of my marriage — here's how I dropped 200 pounds with one change to my routine

A mom who piled on the pounds after gorging on nightly dinner dates in the "newlywed phase" has lost almost 200lbs so she can play with her son.

Majority of Gen Z and millennials are in a 'constant' state of worry — with 10% scheduling daily worrying time: survey

The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 10% of younger Americans (Gen Z and millennial respondents) schedule a specific time in their day to worry.

Deadly cholesterol that doesn't show up on routine tests is slashed by 94% with single dose of new drug

“This is a major source of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We have never been able to treat lipoprotein(a) until now.”

This natural South American drink works like Ozempic — and can lower your risk of heart disease

Skinny jab? Try skinny juice. For centuries, it's been enjoyed by people in South America — and it's long been linked to weight loss.

Inside Switzerland's medical 'palace' where wealthy Americans spend at least $10K a week to make over their health

Visitors to Chenot Palace Weggis get a customized plan that includes a strict diet, hydrotherapy, massages — and whatever extras they’d like to add on.

You're brushing your teeth wrong — 5 mistakes that can lead to damage, decay and bad breath

Dentist Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh shares five common mistakes people make while brushing their teeth — they lead to weakened enamel, gum damage, and bad breath.

Night owls are more likely to be depressed — what you can do about it

A new study has shed light on why night owls are at greater risk of depression than early birds and has identified a few strategies that can help.

This 62-calorie snack can prevent cancer, improve your sleep and even slow aging

Once regarded as a symbol for luxury, this low-calorie snack has a bunch of health benefits, including helping you sleep, slowing down aging, protecting your heart, boosting your brain and...

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools to combat child obesity: 'Farewell, junk food!'

A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.

Feds announce urgent recall of breakfast favorite over fears toxic cleaning solution contaminated batch

Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being recalled nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced.

Low sex drive? This diet boosted libido in mice so much that elderly ones had more kids

A new study discovered that a particular form of intermittent fasting boosted the sex drive in mice, prompting questions about whether it could have a similar effect in humans.

44% of people don't even want to tell their doctor about this embarrassing health issue — plus the lengths they go to hide it

A new Carewell survey reveals that nearly half of people are too embarrassed to talk to their doctor about a common health issue and go to great lengths to hide...

Your zero-calorie sweetener is actually changing how your brain works

A new study found that a popular zero-calorie sugar substitute disrupts regions of the brain responsible for regulating hunger and appetite, particularly in people with obesity.

Heart disease risk higher for women who have these unhealthy lifestyle habits

Impact was not as high for men with the same habits, study found.

Over-60s who took these supplements had better memory than their twins

A new study found that taking a daily prebiotic supplement can improve scores in memory tests used to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease. And to really control for genetic...

Cervical cancer rates are rising in women in their 30s and 40s — why, and what you can do about it

Cervical cancer rates are on the rise among younger women, owing in part to a lack of screening and prevention.

Are full-body MRI scans worth the hefty price tag? Doctors dish on all you need to know

With celebrities singing the praises of full-body MRI scans, a growing number of people are coughing up the cash for the preventive measure, but is the peace of mind worth the...