The broccoli and Brussels sprouts that often get pushed to the edge of the plate might aid in reducing the risk of colon cancer.

West Michigan's first confirmed case of West Nile Virus in a human resulted in that person's death, said health officials.

More Americans are receiving computed tomography (CT) scans than ever before, and while this technology can save lives, some scientists are concerned that low doses of ionizing radiation could increase cancer risk.

Sugar substitutes are safer than table sugar if you have Type 2 diabetes. But they may not be the healthiest choice.

It may also lessen the severity of the infection.

Study challenges the textbook idea that the brain region that processes body sensations reorganizes itself after limb amputation.

A new study led by Dr. Tim Cannon, a medical oncologist at Inova Schar Cancer in Fairfax, revealed a potential link between extreme endurance exercise and increased risk of advanced colon cancer in younger adults.

Specific minerals — particularly potassium and zinc — may help in reducing a person’s depression risk, a recent study suggests.

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Recently updated blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology make some new recommendations around prevention and treatment. What are the risks from high blood pressure? How do you know if you need to ma…

Why Microsoft is wrong about my profession when it comes to AI.

A team at the University of Virginia has developed a monoclonal antibody to stop sepsis, the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals.

Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run.

DOH-Duval aims to spread awareness of the virus to avoid risks of further infections.

Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice.

Perineural invasion and cancer-induced nerve injury of tumour-associated nerves are associated with poor response to anti-PD-1 therapy, which can be reversed by combining anti-PD-1 therapy with anti-inflammatory interventions.

Three doctors want to expand the definition of death to include comatose patients on life support. But medical ethicist L.S. Dugdale cautions that expanding the definition of death to harvest organs means killing life to save it.

Analysis uncovers seasonal patterns of the mosquito-borne disease across the Americas, which could anticipate future outbreaks.

It's a fact of life: Some people age better than others. Some ease into their 90s with mind and body intact, while others battle diabetes, Alzheimer's or mobility issues decades earlier. Some can withstand a bad fall or bout of the flu with ease, while others…

COVID cases seem to be growing nationally, with specific states facing a higher risk.

Colon cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, is increasingly affecting younger individuals. Those born in 1990 face twice the risk compared

Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.

What's the world's most dangerous animal? Surprise, it's not alligators. There are 80 types of this animal in Florida, some of them transmit diseases.

The activity of the tumour-suppressor protein p53 is repressed in the thymus to augment fluctuations in background chromatin accessibility as a means of mediating ectopic gene expression and immune tolerance.