Health

Ants live in highly organized colonies and cooperate daily to tackle a wide range of problems. Their striking group behaviors have fascinated biologists for centuries and even inspired the development of various artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

As more Americans use GLP-1 medications for weight loss, doctors are reminding patients of the importance of medical necessity and supervision while using the…

Just revved up your appetite after going for a long walk? Dietitians share the best food to eat, and hint: it’s not a protein bar.

Researchers discover how orexin neurons regulate motivation and effort-based decision-making.

Researchers found that people can consume three daily servings of full-fat dairy without adversely affecting body weight, body composition, energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels.

A NIGHTMARE fungus capable of resisting every standard treatment has spread across nearly half the country as health officials race to contain it. Candida auris, compared to the deadly infection in … [+3575 chars]

The days of free testing are long over, but you don’t have to pay full price.

A promising new therapy, the FDA approval of Lipfendra, and updated cholesterol guidelines are expanding treatment options for people with high LDL cholesterol. Here's what these recent developments mean for cholesterol care.

Children who had liquid fluoride applied directly to their teeth were less likely to experience further teeth decay.

“They gave me three days up to a month to live,” said the woman.

More than 230 members of the Batwa community and residents of Nyagakenke Village in Kisoro District have received free medical services during a health outreach aimed at improving access to healthcare for vulnerable communities.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the throes of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. Could it have been prevented?

Learn about Bourbon virus, first found in Bourbon County, Kansas in 2014, its lone star tick spread, symptoms, lack of tests or vaccines, and prevention steps.

One workout a week may be just as effective to burn belly fat as three spread throughout the week, according to one study.

Kikuube District has provided 74 bicycles to Village Health Teams to strengthen nutrition screening and referral services for children and pregnant women, especially in hard-to-reach communities.

Ohio has seen multiple cases of Hansen's disease this year. Here's what health officials say about the illness.

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Recently, the FDA has approved an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, Lipfendra, for the treatment of high cholesterol. A cardiologist explains how it compares to statins, who this treatment is for, and why.

In a recent study, prebiotic supplements helped ease knee pain from arthritis. Here, experts break down the findings.

A single 75-minute session of brisk interval walking performed just once a week can trim belly fat and boost cardiovascular fitness as effectively as spreading the same exercise across three separate days, according to new research from the University of Hong…

A new study suggests that its not your genes that impact how fast you age, but rather lifestyle and environmental factors. Here's what experts want you to know.