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Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you need to know about the pricey screenings.

A Georgia woman said her GLP-1 weight loss drug made her blind.

Kenyan activists accuse authorities of violating a court order to halt the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center in the country

A Penn State study found eating one avocado a day may lower a key heart disease risk factor in adults with obesity.

Officials said Douglas County epidemiologists have identified eating at Taco Bell as the most common exposure for the cases reported in the area.

According to the Division of Public Health, a confirmed case of measles involves an unvaccinated man in Kent County.

Northeastern researchers examine how the psychedelic Mescaline drug affects the brain using MRI imaging and lab testing.

Boost iron absorption by pairing beans with vitamin C-rich foods. Learn easy, expert-backed tips from dietitians for maximizing plant-based iron intake.

There have been no West Nile-related deaths in Louisville since 2023.

The Delaware Division of Public Health has announced the first confirmed case of measles in the state in over ten years.

Four counties have 52% of Florida's new leprosy cases. They're all located along I-4, home to the nine-banded armadillo. It's no coincidence.

Dokolo, Uganda | Health leaders in Dokolo District have raised concern over the growing shortage of nurses and midwives, warning that the increasing population and overwhelming workload are stretching the…

Adolescents and young adults in the U.S. are increasingly using popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs alone or in conjunction with metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) to manage obesity, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers published …

The strongest effects, which researchers compared to those gained from frequent exercise, were seen in those who regularly participated.

Three senior officials of Iganga General Hospital have been remanded to Luzira Prison after appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges related to the alleged theft and mismanagement of more than Shs1.8 billion in public funds.

A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces and South Korea have agreed to strengthen military cooperation, with expanded collaboration in healthcare, medical training and defence modernisation forming part of renewed bilateral engagements.

Drinking up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults, and regular consumption may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart failure.

"Sperm can get out of the uterus through the fallopian tube into the pelvic cavity. Everyone did a collective WHAT in lecture that day."

"Sperm can get out of the uterus through the fallopian tube into the pelvic cavity. Everyone did a collective WHAT in lecture that day."

An international team led by the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim has presented the largest genome-wide association study on borderline personality disorder to date. Data from about 13,000 affected people and more than 1.1 million controls from …

CDC: West Nile virus cases are surging nationwide

Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.

What happens to your liver when you take vitamin D supplements every day? Learn how vitamin D is processed by the liver, whether daily supplementation is safe, the risks of excessive intake, and what research says about vitamin D’s role in liver health.