Surgical 'Add-On' Lowers Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

A simple surgical add-on can dramatically reduce a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, a new study says.

Proactively removing the fallopian tubes during routine gynecologic surgeries like hysterectomy or tubal ligation can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by nearly 80%, researchers reported Feb. 2 in JAMA Network Open.

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Americans Optimistic About Heart Health Prospects, But Face An Uphill Battle, Survey Suggests

Americans could be facing an uphill battle when it comes to protecting their heart health as they age, a new Cleveland Clinic poll reveals.

Nearly 3 of 4 Americans (72%) feel confident in their ability to maintain heart health as they age, the survey found.

But nearly as many (69%) also report that they have at least one known risk f...

Born to the Beat: Newborns Show Innate Understanding of Musical Rhythm

Even before they can crawl or speak, infants are essentially "wired" for music.

A new study reveals that humans enter the world with a built-in ability to anticipate musical beats, though the capacity to track a melody takes a bit more practice and time to develop.

The research, published Feb. 5 in PLOS Biology, explored whe...

Diabetes Drug May Slow Kidney Aging, Study in Fast-Aging Fish Finds

A group of medications often used to treat diabetes may also help protect aging kidneys, according to a new study.

Published recently in the journal Kidney International, the study tested drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors in African turquoise killifish, a small fish that lives only 4 to 6 months. 

Because the fish age so qu...

Plastic Surgeons Urge Waiting Until Age 19 for Gender Surgery

A major group of U.S. plastic surgeons is now urging doctors to delay gender transition surgeries for young patients until they are at least 19 years old.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announced the change Tuesday. It said there is not enough quality research showing long-term benefits of surgery for teens, and that newer...

New Mexico Baby Dies From Listeria Linked to Raw Milk, Health Officials Warn

New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw milk after a newborn died from listeria, a dangerous foodborne illness.

The New Mexico Department of Health said officials suspect the infant became infected because the baby’s mother drank unpasteurized milk while pregnant. While they can't confirm the exact source, they ...