Health

“One finding remains constant: The parent present at the visit is overwhelmingly the mother ― about 90% of the time.”

Despite advances in neuroscience, the underlying biology of mental illness has remained elusive. The DSM-6 will attempt to integrate neurobiology into how clinicians diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions.

You can build resilience that will work with the changing rhythms in your life.

Unlike mammograms, breast MRIs aren’t universally covered as zero-cost preventive care.

While avocados are nutritious fruits rich in many vitamins and minerals, combining them with specific foods and supplements may lead to adverse effects in some individuals.

The state of Florida is officially moving to eliminate several mandatory vaccine requirements for public and private school students in a major shift for pub...

The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles year since 1991, with 2,777 cases reported as of Thursday.

As you age, the link between weight and health is more than just a number on the scale. CNN contributor Dr. Leana Wen explains what a new study reveals about BMI and body fat.

Garlic and ginger both have anti-inflammatory potential, but is one better than the other? Dietitians break down the research and share tips for including both in your diet.

Britain’s postwar sugar rationing created a rare natural experiment that let researchers examine how early sugar exposure might affect health decades later. People who experienced more rationing during their first 1,000 days had lower rates of several cancers…

The default body for crash-test dummies has always been male. That’s starting to change.

Both men and women can get EMPD, and it’s often mistaken for a benign rash, such as eczema. Here are the signs to know.

Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.

Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.

A lead researcher calls it "the first study to demonstrate an association" between these beverages and the fifth-most-common cancer.

Researchers found that early-life sugar rationing in post-war Britain correlated with lower cancer risk and slower aging roughly 50 years later.

These delicious baked oats recipe, inspired by the classic dessert bananas foster, is perfect for an easy make-ahead breakfast.

Two health workers serve thousands as Butebo health centres struggle Daily Monitor

The response to Congo’s raging Ebola epidemic has been hampered by a severe lack of funding and pervasive misinformation, according to people on the front lines.

Research suggests a run can feel surprisingly easy and still benefit your thinking skills.

Respiratory vaccines—for flu, RSV, and Covid-19—will be available at no cost this fall.

While biohackers are “optimizing,” regular people are left wondering how rigid their routines really need to be for better health and well-being. And something crucial may be being forg…

A Richmond, Virginia, doctor woke up last week to find a bat trying to get into her mouth — and her viral story carries an important warning for anyone who encounters a bat inside their home.