Health

Getting parents in Africa to bring their kids back in for that final booster shot has been a challenge

A Neanderthal fetus's bones looked much like a modern baby's, but its arm and leg bones, plus two baby teeth from the same site, held real surprises.

Dental experts share the effects of flossing on your overall health—and why you should be practicing this habit daily.

New research has found the brunch menu staple is associated with a major health benefit for the heart.

Most people think about the liver only when alcohol enters the conversation. But the truth is far more surprising. The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the body. Every day, it filters blood, breaks down medicines, stores nutrients, regulates chol…

Researchers found that two very important gut bacteria were directly impacted by one particular sweetener.

HIV prevalence among girls and women in this age group is roughly double that of their male peers.

"Turn off that TV, it'll rot your brain!" has been a household refrain for decades. While "rot" might be too strong a term, researchers are finding that the overall sentiment could have some merit.

Nebbi Municipality MP Emmanuel Ongiertho has pledged to make healthcare a priority after raising concern that the urban area has no government health facility, forcing residents to travel long distances for basic medical services.

If you’re looking to support your digestion after lunch, a warm cup of ginger tea may be the best option. Here’s what dietitians have to say.

The Health Department closure sign on the front of Tal Bagels on the Upper West Side. Photo by Nate Jones.

A major global study found that the leading modifiable risk factors for dementia vary significantly from one country to another, challenging the idea of a universal prevention plan.

We often imagine the brooding genius burdened by intellect, or assume that ignorance is bliss. But what does the data say? Decades of psychological research reveal a highly complex relationship between cognitive ability, emotional skills, and human joy.

Some dietary changes and patterns, like intermittent fasting, may be effective for shrinking visceral fat, which could protect your health.

I want to believe his doctor, but I'm not convinced.

Health experts have urged Ugandans to undergo early screening for sickle cell disease, warning that many people are living with the inherited blood disorder without knowing it, leading to avoidable complications, delayed treatment and preventable deaths.

A video captures the core memories formed between Golden Retrievers and a baby. Every family with both a pet and a newborn has those little moments that stay...

With Sunday marking National Ice Cream Day, experts are giving the scoop on how the sweet summer treat can actually be good for your health.

Kinyara Sugar Limited has commissioned a Shs600 million state-of-the-art maternity unit at Kinyara Health Centre III in Masindi District, a facility expected to improve access to emergency obstetric and newborn care for thousands of mothers in the district and neighbouring areas.

"I’m the one that has to live in my body, I’m doing what I need to get my life back, and that’s all that matters."

If you’re watching your blood sugar, dietitians say you don’t have to choose between potato salad and pasta salad. Here’s why.

New research suggests that GLP-1 medications may slow the aging process. Here's why.

Health News: \"Knowledge is power,\" said philosopher Francis Bacon, and nowhere is that more relevant than when it comes to heart surgery. Hearing the words robotic.