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Adults with heart or blood vessel disease who started treatment with a statin alone had rates of heart attack, stroke and other heart problems over three years similar to those who started with a statin plus ezetimibe (a nonstatin medication to help limit cholesterol absorption in the intestine) when medications were adjusted to reach an assigned goal for low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol, according to new, independent, preliminary late-breaking science presented Saturday at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 in Chicago.

Dr. Raj Panjabi is the author of Safer: A Playbook. His goal is to help people face a personal crisis — health, workplace, family conflicts — and "turn fear into action."

With increasing research on the interplay between genetics and environmental risk factors in the early stages of celiac disease, the need to harmonize scientific terms and concepts in this field has increased. In an effort led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the Mayo Clinic, 22 scientists from seven countries have published a review on the stages of early celiac disease. The paper is published in Gut.

Alta Pierson competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games and won hearts on social media when a video of her running went viral. The centenarian’s tips for a long life.

Recurrent visual field progression after a first guided progression analysis (GPA) progression event is common, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

One doesn't have to step onto a football field to get a concussion; it can happen anywhere. A fall during an everyday activity or a minor car accident can deliver the jolt to the head that causes one. While headaches, memory problems, disrupted sleep and difficulty concentrating usually fade without a trace, up to 30% of people continue to experience these symptoms for years.

Osseointegration is a reconstructive surgery for patients in which a prosthetic implant is connected directly to the bone. The field has advanced significantly in recent years, with research showing potentially numerous benefits for patients over traditional socket prostheses.

Kick off November with Start TODAY’s plan for building a walking streak over the next 75 days. Fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour and nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer serve up motivation and healthy recipes to help you reach your goal.