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A new Duke University study suggests that obesity affects teenagers differently than adults. The findings offer hope that the health problems linked to excess weight may be more reversible during adolescence than previously thought. Published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the research found that teenagers retain metabolic flexibility, the body’s ability to adapt to…

It sounds like something out of a utopian vision of the future from a 1970s science-fiction movie: What if you could reap all the benefits of exercise without lifting a finger? Or, more accurately, you lift a finger to pop a pill that produces some of exercise’s benefits without ever actually moving? A drug that…

A health vending machine in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood is serving free medical supplies

It’s often tempting to dwell on the negative, especially when it comes to mental health. The signs of mental illness, like depression or anxiety, are often the focus when we talk about our psychological wellbeing. But what about the positives?

If you travel a lot as I do, you know the feeling of collapsing into a hotel bed for a luxurious night of sleep. Especially after a packed or otherwise stressful day, there’s nothing like it

Although there have been plenty of points of frustration for fans of the Vancouver Canucks in recent seasons, one of the most consistent ones has been the uncertainty surrounding the health and status of veteran goaltender Thatcher Demko. Demko has simply been unable to remain healthy for any consistent length of time across several seasons,…

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 77-year-old man who’s prediabetic. I was told by a longtime diabetic that sugar (candy, soda, cake, etc.) doesn’t need to be avoided — just carbohydrates such as pasta, potatoes, etc. I was surprised to hear this. Is it really true?

Five years ago, actress and beauty founder Shay Mitchell went viral for doing a 58-step skin-care routine. Today, she has no regrets about it. “If I have the time, like right now — my kids aren’t here — I could do 78 steps.” It’s not excessive to her; it’s self-care, which is what she’s instilling…

Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium in Seminole, Texas. Jan Sonnenmair/hide caption

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