Health

Inspired by the work of the RNA Therapeutics Institute at UMass Chan Medical School and the development of the COVID vaccine, Marcus Ruscetti, Ph.D., and Chaitanya Naimesh Parikh, Ph.D. '26, have developed an immunotherapy using a cocktail of messenger RNAs (…

A 25-year-old woman presents with episodes of diarrhea, painful abdominal bloating, and low back pain that is hindering her ambulation. What's the diagnosis? Case by Dr El-Nakeep.

Follow-ups have confirmed that the tissues have reattached correctly, and that Elena is regaining sight in her right eye.

The state of Florida wants to roll back a requirement that public and private school children receive four vaccines before enrolling. A proposed rule from the state’s Health Department would allow students to attend school and enroll in daycare without first…

Scientists from the Liverpool School of Tropical medicine have revealed the countries where the most incidents occur every year.

Psst — no supplement is going to stop you from aging.

Buganda leaders have urged communities to embrace biogas as a cleaner source of energy that can protect health, reduce deforestation and create economic opportunities.

Nothing ruins a peaceful evening on the patio quite like pesky mosquitoes. Thermacell’s repellents are the ultimate upgrade, and they’re at their lowest prices ever.

The Trump administration is weighing changes to the government’s recommended vaccine schedules that experts say would, if adopted, have far-reaching conseque...

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Whether you're seeking stool regularity or struggle with constipation, these are the best fiber supplements based on research and insights from experts.

The boy developed a severe vitamin deficiency and neurological disease normally linked to chronic alcohol misuse.

GLP-1 drugs are effective for weight loss and diabetes, but may have many more health benefits. Doctors explain impact on heart health, cancer risk, longevity.

Grace tells PEOPLE she thought her appendix had ruptured during the first episode of severe pain

Blueberries can help lower blood pressure, making them a great addition to your diet if you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension.

Two unvaccinated people have died of measles in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County, the state’s health department confirmed Tuesday.

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Here's what to know about the amoeba and how to protect yourself.

One big change in particular could point to an increased risk for women of a certain age, according to a groundbreaking new study.

Whether or not to let people wear shoes in your house isn’t just a matter of etiquette. Health issues could be involved. Here’s what you need to know.

Doctors are seeing more COVID-19 cases over the summer, including patients with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Doctors are seeing more COVID-19 cases over the summer, including patients with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.