France said a doctor back from a humanitarian mission was infected and in stable condition, while experts said the outbreak in Africa could be the worst ever recorded.

The secret to a better brain workout might already be sitting in your bathroom.

I'm not this selfless.

New research finds that rates of GLP-1 use and misuse are shockingly high among people with a history of eating disorders.

The study also looked at rats. While researchers say rats are not mutating in the same way, they are still evolving, learning to avoid traps and other extermination methods.

The record commitment was made by the Brockman family through their eponymous Brockman Medical Research Foundation.

A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.

"Injecting yourself full of peptides is a truly horrifying trend. You don't have to be a healthcare expert to know that randomly injecting yourself with...

A new review suggests palmitic acid in saturated fats may impair insulin response, while oleic acid in olive oil may help protect against type 2 diabetes.

NPR reports from Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight to contain the virus faces obstacles from lack of supplies to residents who doubt that the virus is real.

The kids are growing up so fast these days, but maybe not in the way you think.

Black and American Indian/Alaska Native communities have the highest cancer rates of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S.

We all know getting a good night's sleep is vital to the healthy functioning of our bodies, but the importance of sleep goes much further than you might realize.

This test can actually save your life.

Travelers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport may have been exposed to the measles.

NEW YORK — A study on covid-19 vaccine effectiveness has finally been published after being blocked from a government health journal. The vaccine was found to be about 55% effective against covid-19-associated hospitalizations and reduced covid-19-relat…

Ticks may be tiny, but their bite can pack a threatening punch. Keep these pests at bay with expert approved ways to tick-proof your own backyard.

Looking to lower your triglycerides? Dietitians say these are four evening habits you’ll want to avoid, from sugary snacks to too much time on the couch.

The CDC's tracker shows ER visits for tick bites at the highest rates since 2019. And some people are getting sticker shock over the cost of testing.

The face may get all the attention when it comes to cosmetic treatments, but the neck deserves love too. Novel technologies that go beyond creams deliver lifted, sculpted necks—without surgery.

“It was completely harrowing," Jack Dilger said of his mother's diagnosis, which eventually led to 13 brain surgeries in two years

Two instances of a fatal and infectious disease that strikes rabbits has been found in two Utah counties, the state's Division of Wildlife Resources reports.

Sally Phillips said the community center provided physical and social opportunities for her husband Ken Titus after he was diagnosed with dementia

Shope papillomavirus causes the alarming horn-like growths on US rabbits. It poses no risk to humans, but pet rabbit owners should take precautions.

This dietitian-created meal plan is free of added sugars, rich in fiber and lower in sodium and saturated fat to promote heart health.

“Optimizing a woman’s heart health before and during the time of the pregnancy may be possibly one of the earliest opportunities that we have to influence lifelong health outcomes for both th…

While many turn to a popular supplement to ease joint pain, new research suggests they could actually speed up cognitive decline.

The improvements were not limited to a small group of exceptional individuals and, notably, were linked to an often overlooked factor.

Which fruits have the most prebiotics? Fruit rich in prebiotic fiber to feed good bacteria in the gut includes bananas, apples, blueberries and nectarines.

The author of ‘Why We Sleep’ has suffered from insomnia himself, and swears by banishing blue light and a strict nightly digital “detox.”

The impending loss of coverage on July 1 has some of the state’s lowest-income residents, who rely on Medicaid, searching for extra cash to pay for the medicines out of pocket. The costs are steep, typically up to $450 per month.

Even if you’ve never worked out, starting in middle age — even with brisk walks — can have a bigger impact on your brain than you think.

New findings suggest the heart’s mechanical activity actively restrains tumor growth, revealing a pathway that could inspire future cancer treatments.

These diseases usually cause mild symptoms (or none at all), but they can have more serious complications in certain people.

A Penn State clinical trial finds just four minutes of daily strength exercise can improve mobility, balance, and leg strength in older adults.

A swollen lip was the first sign of a life-threatening reaction to a medication she’d been on for 10 years.

<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how early detection and treatment can save lives and reduce lifelong disability for millions of children.</p><p>A new WHO report, <a hr…

A major review of 69 trials finds calcium and vitamin D supplements do little to prevent fractures or falls.

One of the most popular supplements sold in the US could be having an unintended side effect, research suggests.

Recent CDC reports found dozens of tetanus deaths since 2011 and four cases in children in 2024. CNN’s Dr. Leana Wen explains how people can protect themselves.

Coherence Neuro has started testing a brain-computer interface that could one day use electrical stimulation to prevent tumors from growing.

What matters isn’t the condensate—it’s whether tubulin is present, an associate professor told Newsweek.

On a remote beach near Esperance, Western Australia, two sick seabirds have brought the bird flu crisis to Australia.

A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing knee replacement surgery. Early studies suggest the procedure can provide years of relief by reducing in…

The COVID vaccine was linked to a new side effect for older adults.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Experts say two invasive tick species have made their way to Connecticut, particularly in three coastal counties. Lone star ticks and Asian longhorned ticks are not native to the nutmeg state. Last week, the species had established p…

How many people in Utah got measles in this outbreak? What causes measles? Is the measles outbreak in Utah over? What are measles symptoms?

Researchers from Tampere University and the University of Helsinki have identified an unexpected chemical process that may influence the formation of air pollution particles in urban environments. The study shows that nitric oxide (NO)—a pollutant primarily e…

Autoantibodies may be disabling one of the body's anti-inflammatory brakes in some IBD patients, a new study finds.

Genital herpes is a lifelong infection. While available treatments can manage symptoms, they cannot cure the infection or prevent transmission. Now, Yale School of Medicine researchers have taken a significant step toward a genital herpes vaccine that—in prec…

The slimming effect of medications such as Zepbound expands beyond appetite suppression alone, new imaging insights reveal.

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Some popular supplements, like green tea extract and turmeric, have been linked to liver injury. Here's what to know and how to choose safely.