Once feared as the 'Pharaoh's Curse,' the fungus Aspergillus flavus, discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb, is now a potential cancer fighter. Researchers

A total of 60 opioid overdoses were reported Friday and Saturday — including more than 37 on Saturday alone — triggering the city's spike alert system, city health officials say. When overdose spikes occur, city teams fan out to affected areas with naloxone a…

Arisbeth Muñoz is raising money for prosthetics so she can “be present" for her two sons after a devastating illness

Our brain is one of the most powerful organ, and just like the rest of the body, it needs the right nutrients to stay sharp, focused, and healthy. However, with increasing stress, aging, and lifestyle-related challenges, many people face memory loss, brain fo…

I paired my Oura ring with Dexcom's Stelo AI-powered CGM to track my glucose. Here's what I learned about my eating habits.

And is it safe to let them do it?

A severe bedbug infestation in a condominium complex near Coolidge Corner has been festering for weeks, leaving residents frustrated and alarmed at the situation, and at the slow process of fixing the problem through the health department and the courts. As m…

A new theory suggests that the order of sleep phases—non-REM followed by REM—is essential for strengthening and organizing memories.

A small study offered new data that supports an emerging push to use GLP-1 drugs to manage type 1 diabetes.

Mallory Wilkerson was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder

Dr. Maarten De Brauwer at Curtin University discovered hairy frogfish have fluorescent lures that glow orange under blue light.

A new study from a group of scientists led by Queen Mary University of London, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found that women with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at higher risk for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMD…

Rapamycin may help prolong life as much as some dietary interventions, according to animal research. These findings, though, are yet to be confirmed in humans.

While ketogenic diets have been proposed to offer anti-inflammatory benefits in MS, the findings suggest the type of fat may be critical.

A Brazilian study reveals a simple 'sit and rise' test, assessing the ability to sit and stand without support, can indicate longevity. Scoring low, b

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New research shows that healthy eating boosts your health, even without any weight loss. Learn why your diet matters more than the number on the scale.

For the last 6 years, the answer has been Hancock, Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties, according to researchers at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's tick lab.

For the last six years, the answer has been Hancock, Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties, according to researchers at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's tick lab.

Adults who reported weekly nightmares were more than three times as likely to die before the age of 70.

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The health concerns surrounding endocrine disruptors, such as phthalates, BPA and PFAS, can sound scary. But what we do know suggests the risks are low.

The experimental ALS treatment usnoflast exhibited promising signs of slowed functional decline and improved breathing in a Phase 2 trial.

The good news is that you can do most of these from the comfort of your own home.

Some doctors are concerned that patients taking weight loss drugs like Wegovy may be losing too much lean mass. A combination therapy might change that.