Health

This biblical disease isn't widespread in the United States – but at least one state is trying to pinpoint its uptick in numbers.

Florida confirmed the state's first death this year from the flesh-eating bacterium Vibrio vulnificus. Though cases are generally rare, here's how to prevent...

During a recent press conference, Joseph Ladapo seemingly endorsed the misleading claim that the MMR vaccine is made using aborted fetuses.

A new ALS blood test could predict onset up to 5 years ahead, with muscle proteins hinting at surprisingly early changes.

Dietitians explain the six best diets for men, their health benefits, what makes a good diet, and how to pick the best diet for you.

Melys says her diagnosis triggered grief, anger and denial, and she felt "detached" from herself.

A dangerous social media trend jokes about getting "Cyclospora skinny," but doctors warn the intestinal parasite causes deadly dehydration and illness.

The start of a new school year is only about a month away, with classes scheduled to start on Aug. 27 for Akron Public Schools.

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It might not be something you think about all that often, but at any given moment, your body is busily digesting all the food you've recently consumed.

Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.

The cases are part of a multistate outbreak.

Not all vegetables are created equal. Two registered dietitians reveal their top pick for brain, heart, and gut health—plus a few honorable mentions worth adding to your rotation.

A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated — and potentially deadly — threat. The findings, published this...

A new U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated threat. Researchers found about 450 cases in Atlanta-area hospitals over five years, with a third of patients dying in the hospital. The findings were published this week by the CDC…

Limiting the daily eating window may provide brain benefits beyond those associated with weight loss.

“These two cases are a reminder that West Nile Virus can cause very serious illness.”

A standard chemotherapy drug loaded in nanoparticles has been able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier when administered shortly after resection of the tumor, new research has suggested. | A standard chemotherapy drug loaded in nanoparticles has been able to…

Besigye collapses in court as he protests Judge Baguma decision for Trial to Proceed After Courtroom Outburst Over Legal Representation Kampala, Uganda | URN & THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Kizza Besigye has been rushed to hospital after he collapsed this afternoon in court. Reports indicate he was rushed to Luzira and thereafter to Mulago … The post DR BESIGYE COLLAPSES IN COURT appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

New research suggests that a large percentage of U.S. adults eligible for hypertension treatment aren't getting it.

County officials are investigating a market in Ramona after 13 salmonella cases were linked to mayonnaise sold at the San Diego area store.

Former CDC official says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership has weakened America's ability to respond to measles and future outbreaks.

He couldn't be more wrong.