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Brain disorders affect everyday life, but the early effects are often subtle enough to be ignored, cautions Dr Nitti Kapoor Kaushal. | Health

The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus that is currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing to spread, as health care workers struggle to contain the outbreak. At least 930 people have died, although that number is likely larger and…

In the case of the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, the “hallmark” symptom appears to be the more explosive type of diarrhea.

A recent case report details how the women developed a rare condition nicknamed "happy heart syndrome."

The American Heart Association says up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily may lower risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes — with a key caveat.

A viral voice memo opened up a debate on modern dating, sex and consent. Relationship and sex therapists explain why it has the internet so triggered

Kabale District has begun distributing 170,000 long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets across its 79 parishes as part of the Ministry of Health's nationwide campaign to eliminate malaria. Officials have urged residents to use the nets for their intended purpose and warned against misuse and illegal sale.

Sugar-free foods and drinks may help your waistline, but they could come at a cost to your brain.

Stefani Ellison, of Cedar City, lost her husband Stephen Ellison one year ago to suicide, due largely to post-sepsis syndrome. She hopes sharing their story will help others.

DRC's health ministry confirmed 930 Ebola deaths from 2,344 cases on July 20. WHO says this is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. Here's the current situation.

Skylar Jordan Linn got two ankle tattoos in 2023 and the one on her right hurt far more than the other— but she had no idea why.

Learn how vitamin D supplements may affect your blood pressure, who may benefit most, and how much to take safely—especially if you’re low in vitamin D.

Watching television very often in midlife may be linked to troubling brain changes decades later. In a study of about 1,700 adults, frequent TV viewers later showed smaller brain regions involved in memory, decision-making, and visual processing, along with m…

Strength training can lower your biological age by 8 years, per one study. A trainer explains how to start. It may “limit disease and slow the aging of cells...

Less than 5 percent of known rare diseases, of which there are more than 10,000, have approved treatments.

An estimated 1 billion people worldwide suffer from the horrifying condition. Why isn’t it easier to get some relief?

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer shares her favorite functional exercises to boost lower body strength and make climbing the stairs feel easier.

Two cardiologists explain the lifestyle habits that may increase your stroke risk, plus what else you can do to lower your likelihood of the disease.

"I knew that no doctor makes an 'all clear' phone call at 8 a.m. I realized, instead, she was going to tell me bad news. And she did."

In a new study, over 70% of people with severe Valley fever infection improved after going on the medication.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have handed Republican leaders a political grenade with the pin pulled. On June 1, the agency awarded Pfizer contracts worth roughly $1.24 billion for COVID-19 vaccines for the remainder of fiscal 2026 and fi…

It can be challenging to meet your daily fiber goals, which is why I always keep these high-fiber snacks stocked in my pantry.

US News: In many parts of the eastern United States, getting rid of mosquitoes has become just another household service. Homeowners hire private companies to .