7 everyday mistakes could be quietly damaging your vision, eye doctor warns
An NYU ophthalmologist reveals how sun exposure, eye rubbing, dehydration and poor sleep may silently accelerate aging in the eyes and impact vision.
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This Dyson vacuum is at its lowest price ever ahead of fall Prime Day
The Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum is $270 on Amazon, its lowest price ever, ahead of October Prime Day. Here’s what to know about the 31 percent off deal.
Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
I found out I had cancer when my son kicked me
Ben Lidgey was accidentally kicked in the testicles by his son, which may have saved his life
From floating saunas to clinical trials: How heat might help mental health
While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna and other forms of heat exposure exercises our cardiovascular system, they know relatively little about its impact on mental health.
Republicans and Democrats find a unifying target: Pharmacy benefit managers
Republicans and Democrats, both patients and politicians, seem united in their disdain for the healthcare companies known as pharmacy benefit managers. Tennessee and Arkansas are regulating them now.
Early Lampard findings could come within weeks
Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.
Could breakthrough new treatment cure Type 1 diabetes?
A groundbreaking clinical trial at the University of Chicago has potentially cured all 12 participants of Type 1 diabetes. The procedure involves transplanting cells on the pancreas - called islet cells - in combination with a new drug to prevent rejection. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has a closer look.
What does marathon training do to your body? A reporter becomes the test subject
Before running the New York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny gets a bone scan, blood work and a treadmill test to settle a question from Mom: Is this bad for my body?
Subtle change in how you speak could be early sign of dementia risk, new research suggests
A new Drexel University study of 833,417 participants links voice disorders to a 58% higher likelihood of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.
This Doctor Soothes Patients by Performing Music on the Cello
Music is being used more as a complimentary treatment for everything from depression to cancer, and one doctor in California is seeing results while playing the instrument himself. Harry Smith returns to Sunday TODAY with a Sunday Spotlight on the doctor who soothes his ailing patients by playing the cello.
10-minute fitness habit can help adults over 40 maintain muscle and stay strong
CEO Carl Daikeler compares metabolism to a furnace: Muscle is the coal and cardio stokes it, urging a balance of strength training and cardiovascular work.
Is It Healthy to Eat Nuts Every Day? Yes, If You Avoid These 3 Things, Dietitians Say
Nuts are delicious, but is it healthy to eat them every day? Dietitians share what to keep in mind if you eat nuts daily and the healthiest types.
Silent heart threat found in adults under 30 with no known cardiovascular disease
Silent artery plaque was detected in over half of healthy adults in the REACT study, yet traditional cardiovascular risk scores missed many of those cases.
One group of married Americans is having more sex — and happier marriages
The Institute for Family Studies research finds regular churchgoers report more frequent sex and greater sexual satisfaction than nonreligious spouses.
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
Doctors nationwide have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children
Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
Emily Pearson was diagnosed with a rare condition that left her vulnerable to sun as a teenager. A new medication offers hope.
'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'
Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.
4 ways to battle performance anxiety, according to a confidence coach
Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers creative strategies to overcome the jitters and build confidence in the moment.
With more deaths than births in Ukraine, having babies becomes an act of national pride
With deaths outnumbering births in Ukraine by more than 3 to 1, having babies in a war-torn country becomes an act of national pride, and even survival. NBC News' Richard Engel reports from an underground bomb shelter turned delivery room.
Research shows colorectal cancer is on the rise for younger people and more severe
Jo Henderson was just 17-years-old when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. New research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital shows colorectal cancer cases are on the rise with more young people being diagnosed with severe cases. NBC News’ Erika Edwards reports.
When did Walmart’s clothes get this good? An editor shares her favorite under-$100 pieces
I tested clothing and accessories at Walmart to find the best pieces under $100, including workwear, fall jackets, sneakers, boots and bags.
We tested recovery shoes for 1 month — these are 11 pairs our feet thanked us for
NBC Selected’s staff tested recovery shoes for a month from Hoka, Oofos, Kane, Nike and more to find the best ones. Plus, podiatrists’ share who should use them and when.
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
Taking daily supplement may help preserve muscle as you age — even without exercise
New research in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition links daily creatine to memory gains and sarcopenia prevention.
'Here for Chris' mental health initiative launched
Chris Kamara has helped launch 'Here for Chris' a new men's mental health initiative in Guernsey.
Men are hiding potentially deadly disorder amid pressure to build the 'perfect' body
Sylvester Stallone's bulimia revelation spotlights a crisis experts say is surging among men and boys driven by looksmaxxing and musculature ideals.
An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
Congo's Ebola outbreak has resulted in over 4,000 deaths, with authorities struggling to contain the virus
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June.
Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.
Kratom industry warns synthetic opioids should not be called 'kratom'
The American Kratom Association claims products found near two dead Ole Miss students were synthetic opioids, not natural kratom, amid pending toxicology.
Heat-related deaths in Phoenix rise, after two years of decline
Metro Phoenix has so far seen twice as many heat deaths as this time last year. Authorities are trying to understand why and how to intervene.
As of Oct. 1, refugees lose access to Medicaid across the country
Starting Oct. 1, refugees and asylum seekers are losing access to Medicaid across the country because of H.R. 1, the Trump administration's major budget bill Republicans passed in summer 2025.
'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.
The drug used in Tennessee's failed execution has come under past scrutiny
The lethal drug administered in Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute Christa Pike has been used in multiple states that carry out the death penalty
After an outfield collision left him paralyzed, every gain in rehab is a big win for A's Ryan Lasko
Ryan Lasko was a promising outfielder in the Athletics organization on a path he hoped would one day make him a major leaguer, having established himself in Double-A ball
Woman's Hour
We find out more about a rape investigation at a US university that's sparked rage online.
'Why I'm donating 100 litres of my breast milk'
Emma said donating her breast milk had been "such a worthwhile thing to do".
3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states' abortion 'shield' laws
Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana have gone to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge abortion “shield laws” in California, Massachusetts and New York that protect providers who prescribe abortion pills across state lines
Pennsylvania records a fifth measles death as the nation endures its worst year since 1991
Pennsylvania health officials have reported a fifth measles-associated death
The rise and fall of America's deadly love affair with the cigarette
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Dr. Céline Gounder asked America.gov 37 questions on autism, vaccines and more. Here's what it got right — and wrong.
Senate committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier's nomination for surgeon general
Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump's third nominee for surgeon general, is moving closer to confirmation
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Women live longer than men, but they also spend more time being sick. The Society for Women's Health Research is trying to change that.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."