Health

Researchers found that TIMP2 supports microglial function and reduces age-related cellular changes associated with inflammation in mice.

The man’s daughter, Connie Hodgkinson, now calls the choking incident a “blessing in disguise”

It’s often only after a drug is released do we learn women might be affected totally differently from men — as with the case for two recent major studies.

Pineapple is refreshing and packed with nutrients, but should you eat it every day? Registered dietitians explain the benefits, possible downsides, and how to enjoy it in a balanced way.

When heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) strike, it's because a coronary artery supplying the heart muscle gets blocked, cutting off the oxygen and nutrients the heart needs to keep going.

Conspiracy theories around the vaccine have continued to spread with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, helming Trump's HHS.

BUNIA, Congo — Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country’s health minister said.

Recently updated data from the Florida Department of Health shows that another person has died in the state from the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus.

Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated — even if people identify a promising match, there’s a slew of potentially thorny factors, including geographic incompatibility, and financial and time considerations.

Sabina McMahon was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, when she was 12 years old. After chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to remove the affected leg bone, she was cancer-free for more than a year, but the cancer ultimately spread to her lung…

Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, may help improve speech and swallowing problems caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a new University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study published in Nature Communications.

Some vegetables are healthier cooked than raw, as cooking can make certain nutrients more available to the body. Nutrition experts share five everyday vegetables you should be cooking rather than eating raw.

“I felt embarrassed,” Rafiya Sherin recalled of the moment medical professionals doubted her symptoms

Sardines are dietitian’s top choice for tinned fish. Learn about what nutrients sardine’s provide, plus tips for how to enjoy them.

Let that percolate. Katy Salter explains the health benefits of a nice brew

Research suggests there’s a good reason to avoid convenience: The closer you live to a dry cleaner, the more likely you’ll develop a debilitating disease that slowly kills cells in the …

Peppermint oil may have an unexpected benefit for people with mildly high blood pressure. Adults who took a small dose twice daily for 20 days saw their systolic blood pressure fall by an average of 8.5 mmHg, while a placebo group showed little change. Resear…

Learn how to get more fiber with easy food swaps, simple meal add-ins, and when a psyllium supplement may help in the short term.

Many beans provide fiber and protein, but dietitians say black beans are great for supporting brain, heart, and gut health. Here’s what makes them so good for you.

The emergency surgery was a first at Woodland Park Zoo, and made for a profound experience as specialists who care for animals and humans came together.

Masaka hospital overwhelmed as 160 preterm births recorded monthly Daily Monitor

Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball. Many of these tests are backed by science and tell doctors a lot about how someone is aging. But experts say to be war…

Frozen and dried fruits can be just as nutritious as fresh fruit. However, it’s important to check the nutrition labels for added sugars.