1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men from Generation X and the tail end of the Baby Boom meet the criteria for addiction to ultra-processed foods, researchers say.

63 million Americans are now caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling, or serious health conditions, according to a new report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving.

A new study finds people who take daytime naps face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes and mortality.

More Americans 65 and older are using marijuana for chronic conditions like heart issues, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer, according to a new study.

Women who consume regular coffee in midlife are more likely to reach the age of 70 free of 11 major chronic diseases and with no cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

A new study finds people who stay socially engaged as they age have a lower median biological age, healthier behaviors, and a lower risk of dying.

An important HealthDay conversation with Michael Sapienza, CEO, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, about Kennedy v. Braidwood, a Supreme Court case challenging the legality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to recommend no-cost screenings to the government.

A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.

The divorce rate among people 65+ nearly tripled from 1990 to 2022, and it looks like Baby Boomers are driving the trend.