Women are more likely to experience chronic pain, studies have found, and their pain lasts longer, on average. New research suggests it’s because of immune system differences.  ​​Women are more likely to experience chronic pain, studies have found, and their pain lasts longer, on average. New research suggests it’s because of immune system differences. 

 Being an expert birdwatcher may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests.  ​​Being an expert birdwatcher may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests. 

 Dr. Casey Means will appear before the Senate on Wednesday in a long-awaited hearing to discuss her highly scrutinized nomination for surgeon general  ​​Dr. Casey Means will appear before the Senate on Wednesday in a long-awaited hearing to discuss her highly scrutinized nomination for surgeon general 

 Without better prevention and early detection, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease will increase substantially in the next 25 years, the American Heart Association said.  ​​Without better prevention and early detection, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease will increase substantially in the next 25 years, the American Heart Association said. 

 Novo Nordisk will slash U.S. list prices of its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 50% starting next year, the Danish drugmaker said on Tuesday  ​​Novo Nordisk will slash U.S. list prices of its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 50% starting next year, the Danish…

 They’re prominent talking points for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  ​​They’re prominent talking points for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 

 The U.S. has officially logged 982 measles cases in 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.  ​​The U.S. has officially logged 982 measles cases in 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. 

 A new CDC report finds more pregnant women are delaying prenatal care until later stages or going without it altogether.  ​​A new CDC report finds more pregnant women are delaying prenatal care until later stages or going without it altogether.