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… 93. In contrast, if she didn’t have any of these habits, she would live on average to age 79. For a 50-year-old man, the average lifespan was about 88 years old with healthy behaviors and … without. “This study underscores the importance of following healthy lifestyle habits for improving longevity in the U.S. population,” says Dr. Frank B. Hu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of …

… or probiotic, in their gut may be less likely to have harmful “staph” germs. Staph is short for … Staphylococcus aureus … . It’s a very common germ. Staph usually doesn’t cause problems. … staph didn’t grow in the gut. “Probiotics frequently are recommended as dietary supplements to improve digestive health,” says Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of …

… larynx, or voice box. Many voice issues resolve on their own over time. Most difficulties can improve by treating the underlying cause. Surgery or behavioral treatments are sometimes needed. …

… retinal vein blockages. Participants received an injection with an anti-VEGF drug once a month for at least six months. After one year, participants continued treatments at their doctor’s … Some switched their patients to the other anti-VEGF drug. After five years, many showed improvement in the sharpness of their vision compared with the start of the study. Both drugs had …

… serious infections in hospitals and other health care settings. Scientists have been looking for new ways to kill drug-resistant bacteria. One idea has been to use bacteriophages, also … kill the bacteria he was infected with. The man then received treatment with these phages for over a year. His infection eventually disappeared, and he was able to have a lung transplant. … they treated 19 other patients with the phages. In total, eleven of the patients’ infections improved or went away. Four patients saw no benefit. The results from the other five weren’t …

… Abaci of Columbia University, who led the study. “They would dramatically minimize the need for stitches, reduce the length of surgeries, and improve the look of repaired skin.” …

… —is supported by NIH research. It’s a flexible and balanced eating plan designed to improve the health of your heart, especially if you have high blood pressure (hypertension). …

… A study found that the drug teplizumab helped people at risk for type 1 diabetes. The drug delayed the average time to the start of the disease. Some who were … sugar. Insulin is a hormone that helps blood sugar enter the body’s cells, where it’s used for energy. If not well managed, type 1 diabetes can cause serious health complications. It’s … during the study. In contrast, 22% of the placebo group did not develop it. Insulin production improved in people given the drug. The results suggest that a single course of the drug may have …

… saliva production—will keep your throat moist. It’s also important to drink plenty of fluids.” For young children who might choke on hard candies or lozenges, try cold liquids and popsicles. … give aspirin to young children. Contact a doctor if your sore throat is severe, doesn’t feel better after a few days, or is accompanied by a high fever or swollen glands. These symptoms …

… Endometriosis is linked to pain and infertility for many women. It arises when cells like those that line the uterus (the endometrium) attach to … have been gradually adding to our understanding of the condition. They’re working to find better ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis, and maybe even prevent it. Many scientists think …