New research reveals how damaged mitochondria in brain cells trigger sleep pressure, offering insights into fatigue disorders and sleep regulation

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County has found four confirmed cases of “locally acquired” dengue, a news release stated.

According to a new tool that assesses heart health based on standard measures like blood pressure and cholesterol, most Americans are not aging well.

Do collagen creams really work? Nine doctors weigh in, revealing everything you need to know about choosing a collagen cream for a more youthful complexion.

A new mRNA-based vaccine triggers a response from the innate immune system to help arm the body against cancer, a mouse study finds. It's now in early human trials.

New research confirms eggs don’t raise cholesterol—saturated fat in breakfast sides does. Experts explain what to eat for a heart-healthy morning start.

Once dismissed as just snoring, sleep apnea is now emerging as an early warning sign for serious conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and depression.

For nearly three decades, Mayo Clinic researcher Christopher Evans, Ph.D., has pushed to expand gene therapy beyond its original scope of fixing rare, single-gene defects. That has meant systematically advancing the field through laboratory experiments, pre-c…

Westmoreland Conservation District is urging residents to take precautions against tick and mosquito bites as samples of the pests collected in the county have tested positive for Lyme disease, West Nile virus and a less familiar new threat — Jamestown …

Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.

And 4 blood sugar-friendly ways to satisfy your sweet tooth

A structured lifestyle program targeting multiple risk factors significantly improves cognitive function in older adults at risk for cognitive decline, outperforming a self-guided program.

FDA Recommends Removal of Voluntary Hold for Elevidys for Ambulatory Patients

Living near the ocean is linked to longer life expectancy in both urban and rural areas. A new study explores what makes the difference.

The best foods to eat for migraines may help provide relief or lessen frequency. More research is needed to understand the link between food and headache.

The city health department is urging residents to monitor for flu-like symptoms.

BARRON COUNTY, Wis. -- The first West Nile virus human case has been confirmed in Barron County, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Monday afternoon.

An ancient bacterial protein known as “flagellin” signals to our neurons in our gut when we’re full, directly showing how our microbiome and brain communicat...

You can actually die of a broken heart after the death of a loved one, especially if the grief is overwhelming, new research shows.

Experts call magnesium a “hidden hero” of nutrition, but many people don’t get enough. Here are signs of a magnesium deficiency doctors want you to know.

Over billions of years, the drive to survive, reproduce, and outcompete rivals has pushed plants and animals to incredible extremes. From strange to unbelievable, every wild behavior has deep biological roots.

40% of those with hepatitis C are unaware of their status. Observe World Hepatitis Day by getting a test

A dead raccoon in Piscataway has tested positive for rabies, local officials say.

She had never had a seizure before and has no family history of them.

People taking GLP-1 agonists for diabetes have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia compared to those using metformin, a new study has found.