Arthritis might be thought of as a problem for seniors and retirees, but a new study says the condition also dramatically impacts the American work force.

Nearly 40% of young and middle-aged Americans — nearly 10 million people — say arthritis limits their ability to work, according to findings published recently in the journal... Full Page

The shingles vaccine can do more than simply protect folks from a maddening skin disease, new research shows.

Incredibly, the shingles jab also appears to slow down the aging process, contributing to slower biological aging in seniors, researchers reported.

People 70 and older who got the vaccine had less inflammation, fewer genetic ... Full Page

Smartwatches can greatly improve doctors’ ability to detect hidden-but-dangerous heart rhythm problems, a new clinical trial has found.

Doctors detected heart arrhythmia four times more often in patients who wore an Apple Watch, researchers reported Jan. 22 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

More tha... Full Page

Childhood ADHD can set a person up to have poor health in middle age, a new study says.

People with ADHD traits at age 10 are likely to have chronic illness and disability at age 46, researchers reported Jan. 21 in JAMA Network Open.

The study said these health problems can include asthma, migraines, back problems, cancer, e... Full Page

Kimchi — the spicy, salted and fermented vegetable side dish that’s a staple of Korean cuisine — is already known for its probiotic benefits. 

Now, new research suggests it may also help the immune system stay balanced, boosting defenses without causing harmful overreactions.

The research, published in the jour... Full Page

A 10-month-old boy in Portland, Oregon, is still recovering after becoming seriously ill from infant botulism linked to recalled formula that was donated to families in need.

Ashaan Carter was hospitalized twice and now relies on a feeding tube after drinking ByHeart infant formula that was later pulled from shelves nationwide.