Americans burn more daily calories than people in less developed countries, but they gain more weight. A new study explains why.

A recent study reveals that prolonged sitting can lead to brain shrinkage and cognitive decline, even among those who exercise regularly. This emphasizes the critical need to reduce sedentary behavior to mitigate risks for Alzheimer's disease.

The tenaculum still used in IUD insertions was modeled after a Civil War-era bullet extractor...

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Shaquille Edwards, a 30-year-old father of one, is considering legal action after what he describes as medical negligence at the Arima District Hospital which left him with limited use of his left hand.

Modern weight loss medications represent a breakthrough, but they are most effective when combined with the right lifestyle strategies. Here's what that looks like.

Dogs can be trained to reliably sniff out Parkinson’s disease from a person’s sebum, or skin secretions, a new study found.

Learn what a new study found regarding cancer and the keto diet, plus how to reduce your risk of cancer.

The mpox vaccines were pledged under the Biden administration.

Charlotte York has long been, to me, the least relatable character in the Sex & the City universe—she’s privileged, has a lighthearted outlook no matter what...

A baby girl developed unusually large genitals after accidental exposure to testosterone gel.

Children have poorer sleep and feel lonelier compared to the past, and are more likely to die than kids in other high-income countries.

“Food Court 5000" is a walking group that encourages members of all ages to don fun costumes while power walking the mall in Portland, Oregon.

Genetic Breakthrough: UK confirms 8 babies born using 3-person IVF technique to block inherited diseases; MDT offers new hope for families.

Despite a phase 3 flop, Bristol Myers Squibb—encouraged by “clinically meaningful results” and bruised by three other recent pivotal trial failures—still plans to discuss a potential approval filin | With the Reblozyl flop, all four of the pivotal trials that…

More people under 50 are being diagnosed with GI cancers, with rates rising particularly rapidly in the U.S.

A person in Arizona has died from the plague, local health officials reported on Friday.

A surprising new study reveals a twist in the gut-brain connection. While anxiety and depression are linked to distinct gut bacteria, commonly prescribed medications show an even stronger association with microbiome changes than the mental health conditions t…

What to know about COVID symptoms, testing and incubation as the new "razor blade throat" Nimbus variant has caused a summer 2025 spike.

A new study shows eggs don’t raise bad cholesterol when eaten in a low-fat diet. The real problem for heart health is saturated fat.

Supplements mostly appear as health boosters, tiny pills or powders that promise stronger bones, better skin, or increased energy. But behind the glossy labels and “all-natural” claims, there’s a side that rarely gets spoken about: the hidden harm they can ca…

Discover the best vegetable you can eat for your heart health, per a cardiologist. This food is packed with good fats, fiber, and more, and can be worked into many meals.

Explore how pistachios may benefit gut health, heart health, blood sugar control, and weight—plus what makes them a standout snack nutritionally.

The worst habits for brain health are poor diet and sleep, lack of novelty and too much alcohol, social media and smoking, says a neuroscientist.