Health

Given how flatulence can give us insight into gut health, it’s surprising how little we know about the line between what’s good and what’s excessive, researchers say.

Researchers studying pregnant women found that mycotoxin levels were higher in the urine of those who consumed more corn and grain products

New research suggests that hair loss can be a real, if tiny, risk of starting a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis, especially in low-and middle-income countries where antibiotic access is insufficiently regulated and health systems are under-resourced. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the community is often the prima…

Introduction The lack of a robust and comprehensive civil registration system undermines efforts to develop policies that address emerging health issues in a population. While Ghana has made significant strides in birth registration, progress in death registr…

Statins may cause muscle weakness, which may stem from an immune response. Learn what a new study found and when muscle pain or fatigue should be checked.

July 17, 2026

Researchers used a model to determine the maximum human age if "aging hallmarks were eliminated except somatic mutations."

New study shows short pulses of inhaled CO2 activate the brain's glymphatic system to flush tau and amyloid proteins linked to Alzheimer's.

A 25-year study found that frequent consumption of soda, sports drinks, and fruit juice beginning in childhood was linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure in adulthood. Swapping one daily drink for whole fruit, milk, or water could significantly reduce…

Delaware recorded its first case of cyclosporiasis this week as the parasitic infection spreads across the country.

UPMC Mercy Hospital and two of its physicians are being sued by a Jefferson Hills woman who says her husband contracted and died from Legionnaires’ disease while a patient.

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the fastest-growing in history, with over 1,000 deaths

Nordic walking poles go behind you for propulsion and burn 20% more calories without feeling harder.

"Proteinmaxxing" and "fibermaxxing" are all over social media. But is it necessary? Or even healthy? Nutrition experts weigh in.

Diet can help prevent heart disease, yet most Americans miss out on the benefit of fiber for heart health. A doctor explains why it can lower LDL cholesterol.

A gentler stem cell transplant rejuvenated aging blood and immune systems in mice.

Medical workers in a Nairobi clinic used an AI tool to check their work. A new study evaluates the result.

Medical workers in a Nairobi clinic used an AI tool to check their work. A new study evaluates the result.

"No dreams, no lights, no voices, just nothing."

Cases are rising in Florida as investigators continue examining links to a wider multistate outbreak.

To get slightly ahead of the virus, health officials need to quickly identify people at risk of infection, a practice known as contact tracing. That's a challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

I was exhausted constantly and thought it was perimenopause. After a sleep study, my doctor told me I had severe sleep apnea, and I was shocked.