Health

Though rotisserie chicken is high in essential nutrients and offers a convenient protein source, there are some downsides to consider.

Health officials confirm an NC teen's death from a brain-eating amoeba. CDC and NCDHHS are investigating; experts advise precautions to prevent water entering the nose.

New research shows beets can help lower blood pressure, thanks to their nitrates. Learn how much to eat and why your mouth bacteria matter for heart health.

Mityana General Hospital is struggling to cope with rising patient numbers and critical cases without an Intensive Care Unit, forcing doctors to stabilise and refer severely ill patients elsewhere.

In a highly unusual move, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not counting two measles-associated deaths reported by the state of Pennsylvania in its measles death tally, saying it doesn’t have enough information to determine whether measles …

At least 21 cases of Salmonella have been confirmed during an outbreak of the bacterial infection in Cache and Box Elder counties.

Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.

The neuroactive potential of bacteria living in the human gut is associated with levels of key chemicals in the brain, according to a new study published in Molecular Psychiatry. The research team from the University of Surrey and the University of Roehampton…

“I am soaking in every moment with him and not taking anything for granted,” new mom Ally Abbott tells PEOPLE

For Frederik, the engagement offered a distinctly modern addition to the royal calendar

Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, infecting fewer than 10 people annually in the U.S., though they are almost always fatal.

Govt plans to integrate AI into healthcare, Baryomunsi says Daily Monitor

A cardiologist shares his favorite everyday snack and explains why hard-boiled eggs can be a heart-healthy choice, plus tips for building better snacks.

Sometimes more is less with exercise. But not always.

Important signs of healthy aging are often found in everyday habits, with some big ones being overlooked.

“We extend our condolences to the family, friends and community impacted by this loss,” a spokesperson for North Carolina health department said.

Mom diagnosed with melanoma during pregnancy had surgery under general anesthesia to remove the skin cancer and lymph nodes before giving birth.

The goats were likely infected by a skunk a month ago.

Odds are you know someone affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The condition affects nearly six million Americans, and that number is expected to almost triple by 2060. But despite that grim statistic, there’s good news to report: What you put on your plate today…

Michael Coren's column will explore the choices that shape how we live — from climate and technology to health and money.

A Pittsburgh woman is suing a Squirrel Hill rehabilitation center alleging that her husband died after being found hypothermic earlier this year when the heat in his room was not working properly. Tina Williams of the Hill District filed the wrongful death su…

The CDC estimates that, as of August 26, COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 49 states.

A study has found that patients who received immunotherapy early in the day survived for nearly twice as long