Do fish oil supplements actually protect your heart, joints and brain? Learn about fish oil supplements and whether they live up to their reputation.

Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria, but some infections have become resistant to drugs. It is estimated drug-resistant bacterial infections cause nearly five million deaths per year worldwide.

A decade-long investigation has revealed that natural lithium in the brain helps shield against Alzheimer’s disease by maintaining healthy function across all major brain cell types.

Gastrointestinal cancers are alarmingly rising in adults under 50, prompting experts to highlight the importance of early detection. Mark Sevillano's

COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country. Data shows overall respiratory virus spread is very low in the U.S. But COVID-19 is rising in most states, with more people of all ages going to emergency rooms because of it. The stratus variant is most com…

Researchers tracking over 13,000 U.S. adults for two decades found that sexual minority individuals face higher levels of social isolation than heterosexual peers. The disparities begin in early adulthood and persist—sometimes growing—through early midlife.

If you’re looking to lower levels of inflammation and have more energy, this dietitian-created 7-day meal plan is here to help. Check it out.

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The researchers demonstrate that an engineered antibody improves a class of drugs that has struggled to make good on its early promise.

A third of people don’t even know this STD exists, a new study finds.

A Harvard startup is developing a softer device to monitor head injuries — one that doesn’t damage surrounding tissue.

After years of unexplained pain in her joints, nerves, and stomach, this writer finally found some relief—and a new community.

French fries may raise type 2 diabetes risk by 20%, but boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes don’t.

Notoriously hard to treat, pancreatic and colorectal cancers each have high recurrence rates in the years following treatment.

Signs of cervical cancer often don't show up until the later stages of the illness. Here, 10 that may appear early and when you should give your doctor a call.

These symptoms often go unrecognized.

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Counting steps is easy using a phone, a wearable or fitness tracker. And Scientists have lots of data to figure out how many daily steps you need to improve health. Here's what they've found.

A study has linked ADHD drugs to reduced substance misuse, suicide, transport accidents and criminality.

Dad couldn't swallow for months, was diagnosed with Stage 2 esophageal cancer. He's part of a trend of increasing GI cancers in young people.

New research shows vitamin D may help people with prediabetes reach normal blood sugar levels. Experts weigh in on what it means for diabetes risk.

People with multiple sclerosis tend to have frequent doctor's appointments up to 15 years before diagnosis, recent research has found.

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Many young adults make the choice to hook up and have sex in college, but they’re not always educated about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Jill Grimes has advice for students.