You might not think much about how lazy you are, but it turns out that inactivity is a big deal. It's linked to all sorts of health problems like heart disease and early death. Even though doctors know that exercise and a good diet can help, they often don't check if their patients are active or not. This study wanted to see if checking for laziness could make a diff...

You probably know that smoking isn't great for your lungs. But did you know it might also be hiding some issues in your brain? Specifically, we're talking about unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) – those are weak spots in your brain's blood vessels. Usually, these aneurysms don't cause any problems, but when they rupture, it can lead to serious health issues. ...

A recent survey showed that most adults in the US want their primary-care doctors to ask about their mental well-being. But surprisingly, only one in three say this actually happens during checkups. What's going on? Dr. Turner from Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles shared some thoughts. He says that mental health discussions aren't always easy. "You can't guess what ...