A large longitudinal study challenges the idea that aging inevitably brings decline, revealing that many older adults improve in key measures of physical and cognitive health.

Experts warn of the potentially severe risks of overdosing on Vitamin D

The alarm was sounded after an unvaccinated child, who was infectious at the time, attended the unidentified program in Sacramento County earlier this week.

A protein best known for its role in Parkinson's disease may help explain why women make up around two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases, according to new research.

These 5 common foods have more fiber than oatmeal to help you get the recommended amount of fiber each day for better digestion and health.

Hawaii has the longest life expectancy in the United States — a point of pride that physicians say is also creating an urgent challenge.

They painted a very different picture of what this would be like.

From endometriosis and cervical cancer, to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency and pollution exposure, scientists are finding period blood offers a window into women's wellbeing.

In a February 2026 study, researchers examined what happened when people cut off food three hours before sleep. Participants simply finished dinner earlier and otherwise stuck to their routines. Less than eight weeks later, they showed healthier blood pressur…

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.

Leafy greens are the best vegetables for gut health. Gut health experts explain why, plus other tips to support your microbiome.

While brain-training apps promise cognitive longevity, the sharpest minds in their 80s and 90s have quietly abandoned six common habits that most of us don't realize are turning our brains into autopilot machines.

The reports of the two deaths of a man and a woman were made to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

The reports of the two deaths of a man and a woman were made to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Extremely rare conjoined twins have been found at a salmon hatchery in Ontario, an extremely rare phenomenon that occurs in very few births.

The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke—including among younger users—Cambridge researchers have concluded after analyzing data from more than 100 million people.

Troublesome people trigger the release of stress hormones, which is detrimental over a period of years, a study found. Spouses, however, do not cause this harm

Naturally occurring chemicals in cannabis have been shown to reduce cholesterol–and the risk of deadly fatty liver disease, says new research.

"As a culture, women have been expected to suffer through symptoms..."

A growing trend called “fibermaxxing” is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight—and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding beneficial gut microbes to helping regulate blood sugar and cho…

Microplastics in soil can create tiny microbial hotspots, potentially reshaping soil health and the long-term sustainability of agriculture.

It sounds like they’re standing firm on this difficult decision.

Her German shepherd saved her life by detecting cancer in its earliest stage–and now an E-nose can detect tumors with AI chemical training.

A group of natural compounds attracting attention for their anti-aging potential has a dark side.