A hidden gene holds the key to a mysterious nutrient vital to life. The discovery reshapes what we know about diet, disease, and human genetics. An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the University of Florida and Trinity College Dublin,…

Whether you had breakfast this morning or not, your pancreas is working quietly behind the scenes.

State and county health agencies are on high alert after North Carolina’s first measles case of 2025 was confirmed on Tuesday, June 24.

Seeing a woman in a weighted vest has become "how to tell someone's in perimenopause without them saying it."

A clinical study reveals that consuming two ounces of pecans daily significantly reduces LDL cholesterol levels.

The test can measure whether an abnormal reaction in the womb could make pregnancy loss more likely.

Research suggests a surprising link between blood type and stroke risk, with people carrying one specific group A blood type facing a higher likelihood of stroke before age 60.

Under-eye wrinkles are a common and often unavoidable part of the natural aging process, but certain at-home products, in-office treatments, and lifestyle habits can help minimize the intensity of their appearance. Here's everything you need to know.

How to evaluate your risk, how to test immunity and where to find boosters.

Connecticut reports first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of 2025, urges preventive measures.

There are two new measles cases in King County, after Public Health - Seattle & King County confirmed that a child and their adult family member have the virus.

A large Swedish study found that ADHD medications reduced risks of traffic crashes, injuries and criminal behavior.

Researchers have now shown that, despite individual differences in neuron activity, a shared underlying structure guides the brain toward unified decisions.

Psychosis may start not with hallucinations, but with subtle motor changes like reduced grip strength.

U.S. health officials have expanded warnings about a rare heart side effect associated with the two leading COVID-19 vaccines. The Food and Drug Administration announced the update Wednesday, providing more detail about the problem and the number of people wh…

Ticks are harmful parasites that can carry disease, so you'll want to keep them out of your garden at all costs. Here's how to prevent them from overrunning your lawn or yard, according to experts.

A UC Davis study found some disposable vapes emit more toxic metals — including lead and nickel — than traditional cigarettes, raising serious health concerns.

Airport screening has detected the variant in travelers arriving in California, Washington, Virginia, and New York.

A new study finds that evening-type teens, who already struggle with depression and irritability, adjust their bedtimes and wake times differently when given longer nights of rest, suggesting that internal body clocks shape how adolescents benefit from more s…

Ticks infected with the parasitic disease babesiosis have been found in Chesapeake and Portsmouth.

A new study challenges long‑held ideas about anxiety and attention. It finds that when motivated, anxious people can shift focus from threats just as quickly as others — suggesting that “dwelling” on threats may be more about circumstance than an inherent def…

A new study challenges long‑held ideas about anxiety and attention. It finds that when motivated, anxious people can shift focus from threats just as quickly as others — suggesting that “dwelling” on threats may be more about circumstance than an inherent def…

BEDFORD – As temperatures soar across much of the U.S. and Europe, medical professionals are urging people with diabetes to take extra precautions. According to...

A new study has found a link between daytime napping and increased risk of all-cause mortality in middle-aged and older adults. Excessive napping may thus be an indicator of underlying health issues.

The World Health Organization has classified NB.1.8.1 has a “variant under monitoring.”