Health

A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it's challenging but not "daunting."

American health officials have issued another travel notice as the record Ebola outbreak in Africa continues to spread to new countries.

Facial appearance offers a non-invasive window into health. Anyone can now upload photos to try Mass General’s FaceAge tool.

An employee failed to wear gloves while giving a customer a set of acrylic nails, and the customer got herpes, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Multnomah

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Emerging research suggests extended sedentary time, in and of itself, could increase certain cancer risks — regardless of your weight or physical activity level.

In a new pilot study, 10 minutes of transcranial ultrasound stimulation reduced patients' delusion severity, scientists report.

Higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods was associated with silent vascular brain injury in middle age, even in the absence of measurable cognitive deficits.

The blood vessels feeding your brain can sustain damage without an obvious warning.

Don't ignore these warning signs. Here's how DVT blood clots happen and what to do if you have one.

Pizza beans are the viral take on pizza that combines white beans with tomato sauce and pizza toppings to create a high-fiber, gut-friendly meal. One serving of pizza beans with white beans, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese provides 7.5g of fiber and 13g o…

Colon cancer is now the second-leading cause of cancer death — and rates are rising in people under 50.

Colon cancer is now the second-leading cause of cancer death — and rates are rising in people under 50.

Morning exercises to strengthen your knees after 65, picked by an orthopedic surgeon who says skip the deep squats.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, and even severe muscle damage. Using advanced imaging technolog…

In the brains of people with Alzheimer's and certain other types of dementia, two proteins called amyloid-beta and tau start misbehaving in different ways – though it's not clear if these abnormalities are drivers of the disease, or consequences of it.

Researchers say they’ve developed an AI model trained on more than 40 million photographs that can help predict mortality risk.

Both turmeric and magnesium can offer health benefits, but which is better for inflammation, heart health, and relaxation?

Childhood trauma leaves a physical mark on the brain's structure, but heavy drinking might hide the evidence. A new brain imaging study reveals how alcohol use disorder can overwrite the subtle neurodevelopmental scars left by early life abuse and neglect.

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor shares his favorite simple weight-bearing exercise to challenge the body and to boost bone density.

The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change could be an evolutionary adaptation that hel…

npj Acoustics - Transcranial ultrasound stimulation of the right globus pallidus interna in schizophrenia: A randomized, sham-controlled pilot study

Strengthening your everyday movement skills can help you stay functionally active for decades to come. Mobility coach Dana Santas shares three key exercises.