Run to Stay YoungRunning may reverse aging in certain ways, a noteworthy new study of active older people finds, while walking does not.
Mediterranean Diet Is Good for Your DNAThe Mediterranean diet is associated with longer telomeres, the protective structures at the end of chromosomes that are tied to longevity and age-related illness.
Circumcision Guidelines Target TeenagersDoctors should start telling sexually active teenage boys who aren’t circumcised that the surgery can reduce their risk of contracting H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted infections from female partners, federal health officials propose.
Therapy Prevents Repeat Suicide AttemptsShort-term psychotherapy may be an effective way to prevent repeated suicide attempts.
I Was My Own Trauma UnitThe victim of a cycling accident found that his body shielded him from much of the pain.
Diabetes in Midlife Tied to Memory Problems Late in LifeResearchers have found that people diagnosed with diabetes in their 50’s are significantly more likely than others to suffer mental decline by their 70’s.
When Everyday Noise Is UnbearableHyperacusis, or sound sensitivity, sometimes comes with excruciating ear pain, too. This poorly understood medical condition is just beginning to receive more serious attention.
Ask Well: Eating Fat to Boost Vitamin D and CalciumA reader asks: Must you eat fat to absorb calcium and vitamin D?