Health

A Long Island patient was hospitalized after researchers confirmed the first Bourbon virus case in New York, transmitted by the common lone star tick.

Children who saw the attack were traumatized and continued to have nightmares afterward.

Rates of conditions such as ADHD and autism seem to be ever growing, but some adults diagnosed in childhood are happy to be free of their labels

If you find a bat in your house, learn how to stay calm, help it exit through windows or doors, and know when to call a wildlife expert.

Testosterone is so hot right now. And many men believe boosting this hormone can make them hotter. That’s just one of the strange beliefs highlighted in a new Men’s Health survey of 2,2…

Health officials are urging caution as cases climb heading into August.

Ebola has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo, marking a 50% increase in about a week. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo virus, has seen 3,442 cases as of Tuesday.

The danger proved far greater than the newlyweds initially realized.

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

A dad’s diet can affect a baby’s health before they’re even conceived, a new study from Brazil suggests.

For decades, treating cavities has almost always meant drills, fillings, and, in severe cases, surgery. But new research suggests many young children could avoid those procedures thanks to a simple liquid that stops tooth decay before it worsens. A large U.S.…

Almost everyone has experienced a painful mouth ulcer at some point. It may sting while eating, make brushing uncomfortable, or simply become an annoying little sore that eventually disappears. That familiarity is exactly why many people stop paying attention…

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Three cases of a rare tick-borne illness have been confirmed on Long Island, prompting a warning from health officials, multiple news outlets are reporting. Tularemia, more commonly known as rabbit …

Can traffic noise affect your brain health? Neurologists explain how everyday noise may impact stress, hearing, sleep and cognitive health.

"Once that inflammation reaches a tipping point, you are at much greater risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and multiple types of cancers."

Hampton and Derry are now the latest communities where mosquito batches have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus.

Different forms of magnesium aid with different conditions. Learn the best magnesium for your needs.

For years, anti-smoking campaigns focused on cigarettes. The message was clear, and millions of people gradually understood that tobacco smoke could lead to lung cancer, heart disease and several other illnesses. But while cigarette use has declined in many p…

It’s natural for testosterone to fluctuate, but sleep, diet and other factors can affect a man’s levels on a daily basis.

A zero calcium score is useful, but it should not be used to dismiss sustained LDL-C elevation in young adults.

Megan Koverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County on Friday notified residents and visitors of a recently confirmed locally acquired case of dengue.

Her symptoms looked like panic attacks, and epilepsy medication made her sick. Finding an answer took years.