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Learn why dietitians and cardiologists say that solid cooking fats, processed meats, soda, fried chicken, ice cream and packaged pastries are the six worst foods for high cholesterol.

In this Editorial, Rebecca Grais outlines how COVID-19 transformed viral outbreak responses from a predominantly public health challenge into a political and security concern, highlighting the challenges of ensuring that competing perceptions of risk are mana…

A Johns Hopkins pancreatic cancer vaccine triggered immune responses in 90% of high-risk participants, with some cysts shrinking after vaccination.

The fatality rate of the latest Ebola virus outbreak since mid-May is far higher than in previous outbreaks. No vaccines or treatments exist for the new strain. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday published an overview of new data documenting the…

The New York City health department said it has identified at least 82 cases of the disease in an outbreak in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Sleep is known to be essential for survival, as it allows both humans and other animals to rest, while the brain consolidates memories and clears out metabolic waste products. For many people worldwide, however, falling asleep at a reasonable time every eveni…

The High Court in Bushenyi has acquitted a medical doctor of rape and incest charges involving his daughter after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt, ending a case that has been before the courts since 2022.

The Uganda Virus Research Institute says it has identified 142 viruses during its 90-year history, highlighting the country's growing role in global disease surveillance as scientists continue to monitor emerging pathogens capable of triggering future outbreaks.

An outbreak of cyclospora has some people eating less produce, but a global study found kids eat too few fruits and vegetables. Here’s what parents should know.

Mosquitoes kill an estimated 700,000 people a year worldwide. Experts verify why some people are bigger targets than others this summer.

Developing a new cancer medicine is often measured in years rather than months. On July 14, Ugandan scientist Matthias Magoola reached one of those milestones when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outlined the next steps for his company’s proposed lower-cost version of a widely used cancer treatment. The FDA sent Magoola detailed comments on […] The post FDA opens door for Uganda’s cancer drug appeared first on

Amid funding cuts and political barriers, researchers are asking whether the campaign can ever succeed, and what to do next.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.

A new American Heart Association statement says many adults can safely drink more coffee than they might expect — but there are important caveats.

We asked three board-certified dermatologists to explain why it happens, how to calm it down quickly, and what not to do if your skin suddenly starts feeling prickly.

Find out what sweet and savory options a cardiologist recommends for a heart-healthy breakfast, plus tips for choosing other heart-healthy options.

When the iconic rock band Queen asked, "Who wants to live forever?" the question was rhetorical, but for many people, the answer was "Yes".

But politics could derail the one thing to unlock it.

What should you eat for better memory and attention? Learn from a specialist on which nutrient-rich foods deserve a spot in your diet. | Health

Your risk of falling rises years before you’d expect.

Some young people are designing their own supplement regimens, often without a doctor’s input and using advice from social media.

Philly Pretzel Factory, Campbell's, and Honeygrow are taking notice as one in eight Americans use weight-loss medications.

Funding cuts and program changes required by President Trump's big budget law are forcing states to rethink bipartisan efforts to bring Medicaid into jails and prisons.