A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and learning, new research shows​A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and learning, new research shows 

A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and learning, new research shows​A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and learning, new research shows 

 A cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a vital role in memory and attention, a new study finds.  ​​A cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a vital role in memory and attention, a new study finds. 

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How bad will the flu be? Here’s what to know ahead of an unpredictable season​How bad will the flu be? Here’s what to know ahead of an unpredictable season 

How bad will the flu be? Here’s what to know ahead of an unpredictable season​How bad will the flu be? Here’s what to know ahead of an unpredictable season 

 After a rough, record-setting flu season, doctors and health officials are bracing for another wave of fever, misery and respiratory distress.  ​​After a rough, record-setting flu season, doctors and health officials are bracing for another wave of fever, misery and respiratory distress. 

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Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states​Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states 

Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states​Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states 

 The measles outbreak among children in South Carolina is still growing, even though a small number of the quarantined school kids have been allowed back in class.  ​​The measles outbreak among children in South Carolina is still growing, even though a small number of the quarantined school kids have been allowed back in class. 

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Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug​Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug 

Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug​Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug 

 President Donald Trump announced a deal with the maker of a common IVF drug, which pledged to sell its fertility medications at a discount through the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx website.  ​​President Donald Trump announced a deal with the maker of a common IVF drug, which pledged to sell its fertility medications at a discount through the direct-to-consumer…

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What to Know About Open Enrollment: Costs, Deadlines, More​What to Know About Open Enrollment: Costs, Deadlines, More 

 It’s almost open enrollment season and there could be significant price increases for millions of Americans this year so NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to break down what to know, including rising premiums and copays, how the government shutdown will impact deadlines, contribution limits to FSAs and HSAs, and more.  ​​It’s almost open enrollment season and…

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Exposure to any germs could’ve killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life​Exposure to any germs could’ve killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life 

Exposure to any germs could’ve killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life​Exposure to any germs could’ve killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life 

 New research found that gene therapy for children with “bubble boy disease,” or SCID, was successful in 95% of trial participants.  ​​New research found that gene therapy for children with “bubble boy disease,” or SCID, was successful in 95% of trial participants. 

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Diane Keaton’s Cause of Death Revealed as Pneumonia​Diane Keaton’s Cause of Death Revealed as Pneumonia 

 In a new statement, Diane Keaton’s family is revealing the 79-year-old legendary actor died from pneumonia. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports and medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to explain what makes pneumonia such a dangerous illness.  ​​In a new statement, Diane Keaton’s family is revealing the 79-year-old legendary actor died from pneumonia. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk…

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Idaho’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment starts as premiums are set to rise nationwide​Idaho’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment starts as premiums are set to rise nationwide 

Idaho’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment starts as premiums are set to rise nationwide​Idaho’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment starts as premiums are set to rise nationwide 

 On Wednesday, open enrollment for Obamacare plans began in Idaho, offering a preview to the rest of the country of how much monthly premiums are set to increase in 2026.  ​​On Wednesday, open enrollment for Obamacare plans began in Idaho, offering a preview to the rest of the country of how much monthly premiums are set…

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How to Understand and Manage Perimenopause Symptoms​How to Understand and Manage Perimenopause Symptoms 

 Dr. Heather Hirsch, board-certified internist and author of the new book “The Perimenopause Survival Guide,” joins TODAY to share everything you need to know about perimenopause including how to identify symptoms, get relief and more.  ​​Dr. Heather Hirsch, board-certified internist and author of the new book “The Perimenopause Survival Guide,” joins TODAY to share everything you…

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What to eat to ease chronic constipation, according to new guidelines​What to eat to ease chronic constipation, according to new guidelines 

What to eat to ease chronic constipation, according to new guidelines​What to eat to ease chronic constipation, according to new guidelines 

 New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say that kiwis — along with rye bread and certain supplements — can help improve constipation symptoms.  ​​New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say that kiwis — along with rye bread and certain supplements — can help improve constipation symptoms. 

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