The sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin, widely used to treat type 2 diabetes, also shows improvements for patients with progressive liver disease, finds a clinical trial from China published by The BMJ.

This miraculous meetup has people reaching for tissues.

Many people are quite concerned about the amount of radiation that comes with a CT scan. Radiation can increase the risk of cancer down the line… but by how much? A new study was published in JAMA recently that updates our best estimates. As a primary...

The raccoon was confirmed to be rabid by the state laboratory, according to authorities.

In a unique real-world study, researchers examined the psychological effects of trauma on survivors of the October 7 Nova Festival attack in Israel, focusing on their use of mind-altering substances.

Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data. That includes counties in states that are battling outbreaks this year. The Johns Hopkins Univers…

Career award among the casualties of "terrifying" cuts affecting lab of David Sinclair, which studies aging and disease.

Health officials are asking residents to make sure their pets' vaccinations are up to date and to avoid touching bats or wild animals after a bat found in Morgan County tested positive for rabies.

Dr. Jay Butler declined to say exactly why he stepped down from the CDC, but he was critical of recent public health decisions under the second Trump administration.

Thyroid hormones may play a much larger role in emotional memory than previously thought. A new study shows that thyroid signaling in the brain’s fear center is both necessary and sufficient for storing fear memories, with implications for PTSD treatment.

The research adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests weed may not be as safe as people think it is.

Discover how a fiber-rich, heart-healthy lunch like this Black Bean Fajita Skillet can help manage your cholesterol levels.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has received reports of three cases of tularemia in the health district over the past month. Tularemia can be spread by tick bites…

Human cases of bird flu have plateaued since February of this year, and experts are wondering why.

A large international study has uncovered four psychological profiles of video game players, each shaped by emotional regulation, attachment style, and mental health. The findings offer new insight into which gamers are most at risk for problematic use.

Health officials are warning the public after a person who came down with measles visited a Putnam County restaurant while still contagious.  The individual, who contracted the illness while tr…

European colonizers were thought to have brought leprosy to the Americas, but a new study reveals it existed there for thousands of years and was spread by a recently discovered bacteria species.

A Penn State study reveals that daily consumption of prunes improves muscle mass and bone density in people over the age of 45.

A new study is among the first to show the benefits of phytosterols as part of a regular diet.

Research shows you don’t have to cut out dairy to maintain or lower your cholesterol levels. In fact, these products may be beneficial for heart health.

A doctor in New York City has discovered a worrying trend between one drink almost two-thirds of Americans enjoy and aggressive cancer

The state’s measles outbreak is the worst since 1978 and leads all states in cases per 100,000 residents.

Experts share how nutrition can strengthen bones with foods like tofu, prunes and yogurt, which are rich in calcium, vitamin D and other vital nutrients.